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French startup Biomemory is rolling out a credit-card-sized storage device that uses DNA to encode a kilobyte of text data.

Physicists have long suspected that hunks of metal could vibrate in a peculiar way that would be all but invisible. Now physicists have spotted these “demon […]

Sustainable diets have been around for ages. An emerging cookbook genre that tackles the climate crisis signals a new appetite for change.

Mounting evidence bolsters the idea that drugs like semaglutide—better known as Ozempic or Wegovy—can hamper a thirst for booze.

A quest to uncover the truth about Bobi, named the “oldest dog ever” by Guinness World Records, led to dog fur experts and conspiracy theories, and left me […]

This particle physicist, science communicator, and member of the team who uncovered the Higgs Boson wants everyone to know that art and science aren’t […]

Hundreds of dogs across multiple states have been struck down with a severe respiratory illness. Veterinarians suspect a mystery bacteria but are still […]

The dean of MIT’s School of Science embraces skepticism and failure, and she wants the next generation of scientists to jump right in.

In 2021, scientists experimenting with fiber optics picked up a strange signal: the cacophony of cicadas. It could lead to a new way of monitoring insects.

All but raised in oncology wards, Dr. Subbiah is on a mission to make cancer care work for everyone, including those usually overlooked.

The Ganges river is one of the world’s most sacred waterways—and one of its most polluted. To restore it, India is undertaking one of the biggest […]

CAR-T cell therapy harnesses the immune system to attack blood cancers. Six years after approving the first treatment, the FDA is investigating whether it can […]

Win the family arguments over heating your home this winter—or better yet, avoid them altogether—with this handy guide.

Clouds way up in the stratosphere act like a blanket, trapping heat in the Arctic and Antarctica. That could help explain why models keep underestimating how […]

From data access to scientific merit, Dr. Norman is working to make astronomy—and all STEM fields—more inclusive.

Pioneering a new field in cosmology, Dr. Pasterski explores diverse perspectives in physics and astronomy—and whether the universe might actually be a […]

The FDA has yet to approve any drugs for life extension. But biotech company Loyal is now a step closer to bringing one to market—for dogs.

Continuous Glucose Monitors, or CGMs, are an excellent way for people with diabetes or prediabetes to manage their condition. We tested some of the leading […]

In her new book, Dust, Jay Owens charts a fascinating history of the tiny particles floating all around us.

An accomplished cardiologist and the first Black woman president of Wellesley College, Dr. Johnson's life's work is improving quality of care for women and […]