We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
Scientists suggest the missile defense plan will face big hurdles, especially given its projected timeline and cost.
The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog contends that curiosity-driven research helps us understand the world and could lead to unexpected benefits.
Fluoride supplements have been used in the United States for decades and have proven to be safe and effective for decreasing cavities.
Not all plants can be stored in a seed bank. Cryopreservation offers an alternative, but critics question whether this form of conservation will work.
News of NIH funding cuts have trickled out in recent months. A new study tallies what’s been terminated.
The porpoise is critically endangered. Ancient Chinese poems reveal the animal’s range has dropped about 65 percent over the past 1,400 years.
In chess as in life, people use memory as a shortcut for decision-making. That strategy can backfire when the present doesn’t resemblance the past.
As calls to end fluoride in water get louder, changes to the dental health of children in Calgary, Canada, and Juneau, Alaska, may provide a cautionary tale.
Societal upheaval can trigger uncertainty, which makes people susceptible to cognitive traps. Experts suggest some simple tools can help.
