Science & Society

  1. Psychology

    School bullying has risen in areas that supported Trump

    Bullying rose in areas that favored Republican Donald Trump in the 2016 election for U.S. president. The new findings come from surveys of Virginia middle school students.

    By Kathiann Kowalski
  2. Science & Society

    Watching meat rot helps decode what Neandertals ate

    One scientist has measured the chemical makeup of decaying meat. She’s comparing it against what’s in fossil bones to figure out what Neandertals ate.

    By Laurel Hamers
  3. Tech

    This grid moves energy, but not always reliably

    The grid that brings you electricity faces a host of threats. Engineers are at work to make it more reliable and nimble.

    By Kathiann Kowalski
  4. Climate

    Climate change makes seas rise faster and faster

    Climate change is boosting the average rate of global sea level rise. Steps can limit the worst impacts and help people adapt. But time to act is running short.

    By Kathiann Kowalski
  5. Climate

    Building resilience to climate’s emerging impacts

    The growing field of resilience science studies how communities and habitats can bounce back from stress and disruptions.

    By Kathiann Kowalski
  6. Climate

    How three coastal communities are dealing with rising seas

    As our climate changes and seas rise, people who live near the ocean are at risk of losing their towns — and homes.

    By Stephen Ornes
  7. Health & Medicine

    Analyze This: Most teen girls don’t meet guidelines for daily exercise

    Girls trail boys in the amount of exercise they tend to get each day regardless of race.

    By Lillian Steenblik Hwang
  8. Science & Society

    Broadcom MASTERS finalist becomes a MythBuster

    Talent scouts found a new TV star at a teen science competition. Now this Broadcom MASTERS finalist is doing research as part of the new MythBusters Jr. team.

    By Justin Cohen
  9. Environment

    Here’s the science you loved in 2018

    When our readers read about science, they want to read about research that hits close to home, like smartphones, chocolate, vaping and more.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  10. Environment

    ICYMI: 2018’s top science offerings

    From gene-edited babies to firenados and lavanados, this year offered both stunning news and curiosities in the world of science and research.

    By Janet Raloff
  11. Climate

    Carbon dioxide emissions will hit a record high globally in 2018

    CO2 emissions from China, the United States and India all rose in 2018, a new report finds. This is despite urgent calls for nations to cut back on their releases of this greenhouse gas.

    By Laurel Hamers
  12. Science & Society

    Catch a ‘shooting star’ this month — and most others

    The Geminid meteor shower is underway. Here’s how you can enjoy this amazing show in the night sky.

    By Matthew Cappucci