Research shows yawning might help clear waste from our brains. Plus, breaking down a CDC report on how little sleep Americans ...

In the microgravity of space, tumors can triple in size in just 10 days. That could be a boon for cancer research, and a risk for astronauts.

Why are appliances playing elaborate tunes, and where do they come from? Two sonic designers explain how they compose for ...

The State of Science is a collaboration with public radio reporters and local media, featuring local science stories of national significance. Maine shows how public mobilization is making a ...

Black women face systemic issues accessing gynecological care. A physician-scientist outlines her vision to improve ...

The Artemis II crew took photos of the far side of the moon with handheld cameras. A science team on Earth had plenty of ...

A new group of social media-savvy wildlife artists is bringing a beloved conservation tradition to TikTok. It’s ruffled some feathers. Artist Kira Sabin in their studio, painting a ruddy duck they ...

A recent executive order issued by President Trump aims to fast-track research for psychedelics, including ibogaine. What is it?

Your personal biometric data—from your face, to your gait, to your weight—is constantly being collected and sold. Who’s ...

SNOLAB experiment, located deep in a nickel mine, aims to detect signs of dark matter particles passing through the Earth.

The following is an excerpt from On the Move: A Life by Oliver Sacks, which is the winter selection for the #SciFriBookClub. Learn more about this month’s book club here. A muscled Sacks and his ...