A study has found that the AI models behind widely used platforms like ChatGPT produce more original research ideas than human experts. In the Standford University study, titled "Can LLMs Generate ...

Basic scientific research is a key contributor to economic productivity. Is science running out of steam? A growing body of research suggests that disruptive breakthroughs—the kind that fundamentally ...

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a nationwide conversation in the U.S. about how much people trust scientists and trained ...

If you are anything like us, you won't need a university study to tell you that music was better 'back when we were younger'. It's the same nostalgic 'science' that we use to apply to our sporting ...

With science increasingly coming under attack, using humor as a way to get people interested in scientific research is more ...

Ever read some new scientific study and thought, “Can I trust this?” Well, you’re not alone. With all of the research floating around, it’s kind of tricky to know what’s legit and what’s not. Need a ...

The fate of the centers isn't sealed, since Congress ultimately has the power to assign funds. But until a decision is made, ...

Robert Maxwell founded a scientific publishing empire after World War II that turned research papers into a profitable business.

“Can you imagine eating toxic waste for breakfast?” Science magazine asked in a 2010 press release touting a newly discovered microbe controversially claimed to “live and grow entirely off arsenic.” ...

Adopting a targeted, multi-pass reading approach to research studies can help you efficiently locate and extract the information you’re looking for while identifying potential limitations. Reading a ...

The rise of "fake" science poses a serious threat to the integrity of academic research, a new study warns. A widespread underground network of fraudsters is pumping out fake scientific results at an ...

In some cities, cyclists and pedestrians seem as rare as unicorns. And in others, such as Wageningen in the Netherlands—the world’s top biking city, according to a recent study—they’re as numerous as ...