Sri Lanka is set to make scientific history by hosting the world’s first global conference dedicated entirely to snake research, conservation and public health, with the World Congress on Snakes (WCS) ...

In 1869, John Wesley Powell was studying layers of rock in the Grand Canyon when he noticed an unconformity in the layers. Around a billion years were missing, and the problem turned out to be global.

Early mammalian ancestors were nocturnal, sleeping during the day while the dinosaurs dominated the land. However, some mammalian lineages, including human ancestors, independently transitioned to ...

Pleasant Valley School District’s students are struggling to reach state proficiency levels in English, math and science — particularly in the high school and middle school — but the state’s overall ...

The Center for Women’s Studies, LGBTQ+ Initiatives and Robert H.N. Ho Mind, Brain, and Behavior Initiatives hosted an ...

“The electrocytes in electric eels are ultra-thin biological cells, capable of generating over 600 volts of electricity in a ...

An actuarial life table details the likelihood of an individual dying within the next year. Discover how it predicts mortality risks and helsp determine pricing.

Researchers have identified klotho, a protein that appears to shield certain brains from age-related decline, potentially ...

A protein named after a Greek goddess is reshaping how scientists think about cognitive decline — and it turns out the brain doesn't just age passively. It negotiates with aging every day, through ...

Members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science have elected Eric D. Isaacs, Ph.D., president of Research ...

The Beyond Center hosts lectures and events to inform the public about its investigations of science and philosophy.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is planning a major investment in science education, with a new $50 million, state-of-the-art lab facility, set to transform its ...