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Paleontologists have often determined how old a dinosaur was by counting the growth rings in its bones. Just like with trees, ...

Teens aren’t getting enough sleep! And a two-decade study suggests it’s getting worse. Scientists found that the number of ...

A 2006 conference for physicists in the U.S. Virgin Islands that included a trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island shows how he used his wealth to build relationships with prominent scientists.

A Texas biotech company is trying to bring mammoths and other extinct creatures back to life. The science is as intriguing as ...

Despite President Trump's efforts to deeply cut science funding from the federal budget in 2026, Congress quietly restored much of the funding to previous levels in recent weeks.

The semi-aquatic dinosaur, Spinosaurus mirabilis, was discovered by an international team of scientists working in Niger.

Regina Barber and Katia Riddle of NPR's Short Wave podcast talk about prehistoric cooking, earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest and how teens are sleeping less than before.

A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets.

Scientists say the Trump administration's policies have led to major changes and uncertainty about scientific efforts and accomplishments.

Helicopters. Cargo containers. Old washing machines. For years, fishermen dumped this waste into the Gulf of Mexico. But they ...