We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
People who use search engines develop deeper knowledge and are more invested in what they learn than those relying on AI chatbots, a study reports.
Battles between the Trump administration and academic institutions are putting important biomedical advances in limbo.
The Trump administration’s cuts to heat research come at a time when climate change is making extreme heat waves more common and intense.
Interruptions, to-do lists, lack of autonomy — “time poverty” depends more on perceived shortages of time than actual ones, recent research suggests.
President Trump has argued the U.S. should test nuclear weapons because other countries are doing it. But scientific data suggest they’re not.
From blaming the victim to replying "I have no interest in your life" to suicidal thoughts, AI chatbots can respond unethically when used for therapy.
AI promises to speed up scientific analysis and writing. However, AI agents struggled with accuracy and judgment.
As evidence of alcohol's harms mounts, some people are testing out sobriety. Look to ancient civilizations' ways for a reset, scholars suggest.
Blazes sparked in wild lands are devastating communities worldwide. The only way to protect them, researchers say, is to re-engineer them.
