In 2013, a vaccine policy inadvertently launched a massive natural experiment that would offer new clues about the roots of ...

AI tools offer researchers real benefits, including literature reviews, data analysis, and even drafting articles. A more troubling use of this technology, however, is becoming widespread. Researchers ...

Pseudo-colored amoebae explore the openings of two-micrometer channels. Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a well-known psychedelic drug. Although it holds promise as a potential treatment for some ...

Honey bee stingers detach from the bee and continue to penetrate tissue while autonomously pumping venom. Yet the underlying mechanics have remained poorly understood. Using high-speed videography, ...

For two and a half centuries, scientific discovery has shaped the American story. It has broadened our understanding of the natural world, improved national security, and uncovered new frontiers—from ...

Streptomyces use small molecules to dictate morphological development and secondary metabolism. Most of these signaling compounds are inducers derived from γ-butyrolactone (GBL)-synthesizing enzymes.

Correction to Supporting Information for Milkman et al., A megastudy of text-based nudges encouraging patients to get vaccinated at an upcoming doctor’s appointment ...

The world is in a battle for truth. A cadre of researchers is eagerly seeking ways to stymie the spread of mis- and disinformation. The stakes are high. Social media have become an accelerant for the ...

Open in Viewer RoBMA PSMA model-averaged posterior mean effect size estimates with 95% credible intervals and Bayes factors for the absence of the effect for the combined sample or split by either the ...

Plants, as a whole, are well stocked with chemical defense compounds that function in protection against herbivores and pathogens. Within individual plants, however, there is extensive variation in ...

Widespread consumption of the genetically modified rice variety known as Golden Rice offers a potent and cost-effective strategy to combat vitamin A deficiency. Image credit: International Rice ...

Plastic waste causes harm to marine life and has become a major global environmental concern. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for single-use plastic, intensifying pressure ...