Technology

Cutting-edge devices used for quantum experiments have been bulky, finicky, and confined to academic labs—so far.

A new study shows how the Vietnam War–era initiative shaped a generation of star physician-researchers—and offers lessons that can...

DNA double-strand breaks are associated with cancer and aging. A new study shows neurons can use them to quickly express genes related...

From glasswing butterflies to vanishing octopuses, evolution sometimes paints with colors that aren’t there.

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

The late evolutionary biologist made a reputation—and enemies—by speaking out against the idea that genes are destiny. Science still...

Deadly flooding in and around New York City dramatizes the risks to infrastructure that was wasn’t built to handle warmer, wetter...

After a first attempt brought up an empty tube, the rover finally cored a sample.

Urban areas soak up the sun’s energy, dramatically raising temperatures. In the hurricane’s aftermath, Louisiana is sweltering without...

This fall, your child still needs a face mask for school or play. These are the ones my little ones will tolerate.