A record-breaking 3D map of the universe is now complete, giving scientists a new way to study dark energy. The massive ...

The move follows an administration push for cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that it could ...

Scientists have produced the first global map and analysis of small mare ridges (SMRs) on the moon, a characteristic geological feature of tectonic activity. Published in The Planetary Science Journal ...

On a late night in the Philippines, zoologist Terry Gosliner slipped into the waters of a sandy harbor, on the hunt for photos of octopus and other marine creatures. But as he swept his flashlight ...

Last December, the U.S. Department of Justice released its first batch of files on disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Among the thousands of images was one video clip, the ...

AI has already proved itself a valuable scientific tool. Could it take on a more central role in the research process?

Roughly seven in 10 people still trust vaccine researchers, a new poll finds. The number is in line with trust for other ...

In honor of Women’s History Month and the enduring impact of women in science, The Scientist invited readers to share the names of the female researchers who have inspired them most. From pioneering ...

Until recently, the number of citizen scientists in Australia was estimated at between 100,000 and 130,000 people. But this is a major underestimate. My survey of about 20 key organisations suggests ...