We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
A new analysis uncovers traces of poison on the South African arrowheads, pushing back the timeline for poisoned weapons by more than 50,000 years.
Amidst a tough year for science, glimmers of joy burst through in revelations from the silly to the sublime.
Western cultural stories tend to emphasize perseverance. But science shows that knowing when to quit has a place in our success too.
Advances delivered what may feel like medical miracles, including the first bladder transplant, a lifesaving personalized gene therapy and more.
This year, researchers took a bite out of culinary innovation. Check out some of our favorite food-related stories from 2025.
There was more good health news about the COVID-19 vaccine for infants, kids and adults in December. There’s still time to get the shot this winter.
The bacteria behind the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea is known for developing antibiotic resistance. Now there are two new treatment options.
An NIH scientist’s maverick approach reveals legal, ethical, moral, scientific and social challenges to developing potentially life-saving vaccines.
Gut problems like irritable bowel syndrome are often worse in women. A mouse study reveals a pain pathway involving estrogen, gut cells and bacteria.
