Can it do what it takes to give itself another 250 years? To improve its odds, the U.S. could draw on lessons from history — ...

As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the American public’s mood is sour – but with some signs of enduring optimism. Most people say they feel “hopeful” and 54% say they’re “happy” when ...

Since the Ukraine war began in 2022, Asia has been watching conflict as if enrolled in a study course. We have heard every argument: Nato enlargement, Russian insecurity, Ukrainian sovereignty, ...

A man with a beard and wearing glasses looks through a microscope. Long-term research may be more difficult to plan under the new rule, as grants are subject to termination for any reason. Credit: ...

SINGAPORE – An animated otter swims around playfully in a virtual kelp forest as a bright yellow submarine cheerfully guides visitors through seagrass meadows, microscopic plankton communities and ...

Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference ...

In February, a landmark study in the journal Science delivered rare good news for conservation: a five-year fishing ban in the Yangtze River had halted seven decades of biodiversity near-collapse.

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Donald Trump’s war on science has been vicious and hugely damaging, but it is worth noting that he has lost some of its biggest battles. Last year, Mr Trump demanded that US federal scientific and ...

Federal Judge Shanlyn Park recently delivered an important First Amendment victory for satiric commentary in Babylon Bee v. Lopez, pushing back against an overly broad government response to political ...

More than 20 percent of Americans express little or no confidence in scientists to “act in the best interests of the public,” according to Pew’s latest polling. Just 13 percent gave that answer in ...

The Trump administration plans to break up Colorado’s National Center for Atmospheric Research, the largest federal climate research lab. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive ...