In court, far-reaching psychology tests are unquestioned

Psychological tests are important instruments used in courts to aid legal decisions that profoundly affect people’s…

Journalism is an 'attack surface' for those who spread misinformation

For all the benefits in the expansion of the media landscape, we’re still struggling with the…

Australian bushfires extinguished, but climate rows rage on

Australia’s “black summer” of devastating bushfires is finally coming to a close, but bitter arguments over…

Wind delays Northrop Grumman's supply run to space station

High wind delayed Northrop Grumman’s supply run to the International Space Station on Friday. …

Earth's cousins: Upcoming missions to look for 'biosignatures' in exoplanet atmospheres

Scientists have discovered thousands of exoplanets, including dozens of terrestrial—or rocky—worlds in the habitable zones around…

New CRISPR-based tool can probe and control several genetic circuits at once

Every cell in our body has a computer-like control system that sends biological signals through thousands…

Breakthrough Listen releases 2 petabytes of data from SETI survey of Milky Way

The Breakthrough Listen Initiative today released data from the most comprehensive survey yet of radio emissions…

New technologies, strategies expanding search for extraterrestrial life

Emerging technologies and new strategies are opening a revitalized era in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence…

Physically producing computer-generated artificial genomes to understand DNA

The molecular blueprint of life is stored in DNA within the genome. The digital revolution in…

To help wildlife move, researchers map both natural and legal boundaries

Wildlife need to move to survive: to find food, reproduce and escape wildfires and other hazards.…