A storage device made from sand may overcome the biggest issue in the transition to renewable energy.

Academics forced to choose between staying in the UK and leaving for the EU say they were not given enough warning before having to make a crucial decision determining whether they keep life changing grants. Around 150 UK-based winners of European Research Council (ERC) grants have been put in a near impossible position because a wider rift between Brussels and London has stopped the UK from associating to Horizon Europe, the programme behind the ERC.

Ever wondered why so many people believe in horoscopes? Have you ever believed them yourself? Turns out, the better we understand our attraction to quack science, the better we can avoid falling victim to it.

Move follows dispute over Northern Ireland protocol, as one academic says UK is going down a 'dark path'

With the Higgs boson already in the bag, the Large Hadron Collider begins another period of data collection

In the days following the US Supreme Court's rollback of federal abortion rights, more than  100 women biotech executives came together in an open letter to condemn the ruling and tell their fellow drug development leaders that they "will not stand by silently."

A device successfully and reversibly blocked pain signals without side effects.

Authors who cited flawed work often fail to warn readers.

It's time we stopped using the brain as shorthand for machines

The Supreme Court’s reversal will likely be felt most strongly in groups that are already underrepresented in science.

A new conference explores ways research can turn the scientific method onto improving its own results.

A new wave of scientists argues that mainstream evolutionary theory needs an urgent overhaul. Their opponents have dismissed them as misguided careerists - and the conflict may determine the future of biology

Allison McClure describes how she secured her first postdoctoral position and shares her thoughts on how laboratories can attract candidates.

In response to the demise of Roe v. Wade, universities and research organizations can support those affected, ensure education and research on abortion continue and advocate for evidence-based policy.

George Freeman, science minister and Norfolk MP, says he is poised to roll out £15bn in funding.

Researchers gauged responses to climate science versus scepticism and suggest facts bear repeating

Scientists applaud nominee Arati Prabhakar, who is set to replace Eric Lander following his controversial exit from the White House science office.

While the EU scrambles to help researchers at risk fleeing Russia's war, Ukrainians are urging decision makers to turn their eyes to the situation in the country and start thinking about long-term support.

Russia's invasion in Ukraine has upended long-held dogmas on international cooperation, including in science and technology. The European Commission is now using that momentum to speed up the development of innovation and promote self-sufficiency in critical areas, such as green energy, semiconductors and health, EU research and innovation commissioner told Science|Business.   

Just a few years from now, herds of woolly 'mammoths' could be roaming the Siberian tundra. Are dodos and dinosaurs next for de-extinction?

In a "highly unusual find," archaeologists in the Netherlands uncovered the remains of temples where Roman soldiers once paid tribute to their gods and goddesses.

The European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) has said it will cut its ties with Russia when its agreement with the country expires at the end of 2024.

Sarah Gagliano Taliun's mother tongue is English, science's lingua franca. Her move to a French-speaking university presented challenges and opportunities.

Enormous databases do not necessarily allow scientists to solve long COVID mysteries, such as how well vaccination protects against the condition.

The study shows evidence that the Sustainable Development Goals have had largely a discursive influence and only limited transformative political impact.

The U.S. is sunsetting research collaborations with Russia in response to its war against Ukraine, joining a coalition of countries that have already moved to restrict ties with research institutions affiliated with the Russian government.

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Applied physicist would bring wealth of policy experience as successor to Eric Lander.

Experts say the country's strong scientific performance is likely to be sustained in the coming years.