As popular mistrust of expert opinion grows, we increasingly encounter the following skeptical argument about science: Historically, even well-established theories and findings have been overturned; ...

It's a question that has plagued philosophers and scientists for thousands of years: Is free will an illusion? Now, a new study suggests that free will may arise from a hidden signal buried in the ...

To mark the launch of Nature’s 2022 #ScientistAtWork photo competition, three experts offer tips on how to best capture your science on camera. The use of good imagery can be a boon to a researcher’s ...

After mentoring several premeds and medical school students with a computer science background, I see a consistent vision among them: They aspire to be game-changers and bring systemwide improvements ...

Around the world, poverty and social background remain huge barriers in scientific careers. Last year, Christina Quasney was close to giving up. A biochemistry major at the University of Maryland, ...

New study shows that eighth-grade science teachers without an educational background in science are less likely to practice inquiry-oriented science instruction, possibly contributing to the US lack ...