Editor in chief Nancy Shute traces the history of nuclear weapons, from the first sustained nuclear reaction in 1942 to the renewed interest in explosive tests today.

Scientists created transgenic mice with woolly mammoth–like traits. But does it really bring us closer to bringing back woolly mammoths?

Museum experts are exploring how to bring the science dioramas of yore into the 21st century, while ensuring scientific accuracy and acknowledging past ...

Many scientists say “subcritical” experiments and computer simulations make nuclear weapons testing unnecessary.

In a small study, mice given fecal transplants from elite cyclists and soccer players had higher levels of glycogen, a key energy source.

Engineers are exploring propulsion methods that could enable longer-distance travel ...

Majorana qubits could be error resistant. But after a contentious talk at the Global Physics Summit, scientists aren’t convinced Microsoft has them.

The magnitude 7.7 earthquake was powerful, shallow and in a heavily populated region with vulnerable buildings.

Carbon credits sold on the voluntary market are under scrutiny for not offsetting greenhouse gas emissions as claimed.

As 23andMe prepares to be sold, Science News spoke with two experts about what’s at stake and whether consumers should delete their genetic data.

A genetically modified mini pig’s liver was able to function in the body of a brain-dead patient throughout a 10-day experiment.

A dog's physical cues often take a back seat to environmental ones, skewing humans' perceptions, a small study suggests.