Research suggests the microbiome may contribute to cognitive decline—but its relevance in humans is unclear

The Amazon molly, which reproduces asexually, has survived—and thrived—at least 10 times longer than predicted by evolutionary theory

Peculiar bumps in light from supercharged supernovae point to a stellar remnant surrounded by a wobbling disk of matter

DOE’s national labs’ huge facilities, data flows, and computing resources are a natural fit for the Genesis Mission

Animal studies and preliminary human data support the safety of sildenafil in Leigh syndrome, but the jury’s out on whether it’s effective

A physicist and professional dancer takes home the grand prize, and Science awards its first trophy for an AI-assisted dance concept

Finances and Trump policies underlaid the decision to move the satirical science event to Switzerland

Pre-Inca elites wore headdresses made of feathers from Amazonian macaws

Insects can stay alive for up to a week in flooded nests, thanks to several tricks

Bidders have lined up to take over pieces of the National Center for Atmospheric Research

Junior researchers are more likely to embrace preprints; grant reviewers and hiring committees express doubts

The biomedical research agency says trainees in its labs are not “employees”

Inspired by the loss of their mother, they have poured millions into studying a key protein behind frontotemporal dementia. But all has not gone according to plan

Strategy gains momentum after promising results in cell studies and infected people

New method for visualizing organisms opens the door for mass digitization efforts

The treatments appeared to help prevent a wide range of substance use disorders and reduce serious harms from existing ones

Vast study in Peru and Kenya confirms limited defenses against rising temperatures, redoubling climate concerns

Researchers found the psychedelic elixir would have been possible to make using ingredients and techniques available in ancient Greece

Many programs may be pushed into the next fiscal year, and some could face funding gaps

Induced pluripotent stem cells could help treat diseased hearts and brains

Experiment confirms bacteria could survive being blasted off world by impact

The warning signs included a web search, a mother’s doubts, and inklings of a “sexist attitude”

Congressional impasse has halted billions in research funding for innovative technologies

New tests gauge whether large language models can use their deep troves of knowledge to actually make discoveries