Native cuisine spotlights indigenous cultures

Learn how chef Sean Sherman in the United States is trying to connect Indigenous cultures to their Native cuisine.

W.E.B. Du Bois, Black History Month and the importance of African American studies

How do you make a universal flu vaccine? A microbiologist explains the challenges, and how mRNA could offer a promising solution

Large numbers of Americans want a strong, rough, anti-democratic leader

Memphis police numbers dropped by nearly a quarter in recent years – were staffing shortages a factor in the killing of Tyre Nichols?

Mexico made criminal justice reforms in 2008 – they haven't done much to reduce crime

Hurricane Harvey more than doubled the acidity of Texas' Galveston Bay, threatening oyster reefs

Many Ukrainians are fleeing to the Greek Catholic Church in Lviv, which has a long and complex history in the Orthodox faith

I treat people with gambling disorder – and I’m starting to see more and more young men who are betting on sports

On the first-ever India Giving Day, the highest-earning ethnic group in the US gets a chance to step up and help their homeland

Chickadees, titmice and nuthatches flocking together benefit from a diversity bonus – so do other animals, including humans

On a mission: More women astronauts

As the U.N. marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science February 11, Cady Coleman wants to see more women entering the STEM fields. 

Atmospheric rivers are hitting the Arctic more often, and increasingly melting its sea ice

Chocolate chemistry – a food scientist explains how the beloved treat gets its flavor, texture and tricky reputation as an ingredient

The future of flight in a net-zero-carbon world: 9 scenarios, lots of sustainable biofuel

Sports betting apps' notifications and leaderboards encourage more and more wagers – a psychologist who treats gambling addictions explains why some people get hooked

More lunar missions means more space junk around the Moon – two astronomers are building a catalog to track the trash

Is the gruesome fun in Netflix's 'Wednesday' realistic? What science says about getting eaten by piranhas and poisoned by nightshade

How did birds survive while dinosaurs went extinct?

Rights of transgender students and their parents are a challenge for schools, courts

The politics of blasphemy: Why Pakistan and some other Muslim countries are passing new blasphemy laws

The US and the Philippines' military agreement sends a warning to China – 5 key things to know

As climate change and overuse shrink Lake Powell, the emergent landscape is coming back to life – and posing new challenges

U.S. welcomes Indian students in record numbers

The U.S. issued a record number of visas to Indian students in 2022. Learn more about how this academic relationship enriches both countries.

Diversity and moderation over tradition – why Democrats moved South Carolina to the start of the 2024 presidential campaign

Chinese spy balloon over the US: An aerospace expert explains how the balloons work and what they can see

Biden's plan for ending the emergency declaration for COVID-19 signals a pivotal point in the pandemic – 4 questions answered

Native Americans have experienced a dramatic decline in life expectancy during the COVID-19 pandemic – but the drop has been in the making for generations

Police traffic stops can alienate communities and lead to violent deaths like Tyre Nichols' -- is it time to rethink them?

Civil rights legislation sparked powerful backlash that's still shaping American politics