“For the last 20 years, people believed that the cosmological constant is positive, and the universe will expand forever,” says Tye, a professor emeritus at Cornell. A positive constant acts like a ...

Obama replied “They’re real, but I haven’t seen them, and they’re not being kept in … what is it …?” “Area 51?” the interviewer responded. Then Obama said, “Area 51. There’s no underground facility.

Now in its 70th year, the Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair is gearing up for another round of STEM presentations. Over 300 middle- and high-school students will congregate at Tulane ...

Amy Shira Teitel says past Moon missions delivered a clear purpose and impact, while Artemis II lacks clarity, ...

Even Antarctica’s toughest native insect can’t escape the reach of plastic pollution. Scientists have discovered that Belgica antarctica — a tiny, rice-sized midge and the southernmost insect on Earth ...

Charleston, SC, astronomy professor answers questions from high school students about wormholes, black holes, colonizing Mars, outer space odors and more.

During a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference Friday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) stumbled over a question about how the United States should respond if China invades Taiwan.

Threading prior knowledge into new material makes for more durable learning. Here are 12 research-backed, teacher-tested strategies to help kids unpack what they already know.

Peer-reviewed journals, major news outlets, government agencies, universities, and nonprofit organizations are generally considered evidence-based, reliable sources. Many of these sources offer ...

The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) surprise closure and quick reopening of airspace over El Paso, Texas, is fueling questions from the public and sharp rebukes from lawmakers.

The U.S.-Taiwan Reciprocal Trade Agreement should provide welcome stability to bilateral economic ties, but differences over the trade balance, semiconductor manufacturing, and currency intervention ...

Experts point to a lack of real-world exposure to STEM concepts and careers as a reason for that slide in interest. Several ...