Researchers studied fossils, well-preserved remains and even a single fingerprint to solve some of history’s long-standing mysteries this year.

People often see science as a world apart: cool, rational and untouched by persuasion or performance. In this view, scientists simply discover truth, and truth speaks for itself. But history tells a different story.

Immense progress in gene editing, drug discovery and conservation are just some of the reasons to be cheerful about 2025

Nuclear fusion. People on Mars. Artificial general intelligence. These are just some of the advances that could come by the mid-century mark.

It's that time of year again – and my personal favorite corner of science to look back on – when we recap the many fascinating discoveries in the plant and animal kingdom that made headlines in 2025.

Science is supposed to make the world feel more understandable, but sometimes it does the opposite. Ancient viruses frozen in Arctic permafrost for tens of thousands of years are now waking up, prions in the brain can trigger unstoppable fatal diseases,

Unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes are causing fundamental shifts in scientific research and outcomes.

Everyday life is full of small behaviors we treat as moral choices, scientific truths, or acts of civic virtue—often without much reflection. From abandoned shopping carts to climate guilt over pet ownership,

As global lifespan extends, a shift in perspective is emerging at the intersection of biology, technology and self-care. A longevity-driven approach to beauty leverages cutting-edge skin diagnostics and cell biology to refocus efforts on staying healthier for longer—empowering individuals to guide their own skincare journey with precision and purpose.

A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we do.

The Trump administration has issued a death warrant for science. This kills one of America’s greatest most productive avenues to GDP growth. Simple-minded people are determining the future course of the country.