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The outcome of the presidential election shocked many people—and they pointed their fingers at misleading polls that didn’t do a great job predicting what actually happened.

In the last few years, biologists have realized something remarkable: We might finally be able to beat evolution at its own game.

The rise of the mammals may be feel like a familiar tale, but there’s a twist you likely don’t know about: If it wasn’t for a virus, it might not […]

By analyzing everything from photos of hotel rooms to spelling mistakes in online ads, AI is busting sex trafficking networks.

Scientists and educators have only begun to tap the edges of how neuroscience can inform how teachers teach and students learn. There are a few places where researchers have made […]

By harnessing the power of plasma, engineers may be on the cusp of a revolution in aircraft design and more.

Vulnerable grapes require regular pesticide sprays for protection. But a new genetic tool called CRISPR may eventually offer an alternative: a chardonnay genetically edited to resist downy mildew.

Statistics suggests that with enough self-driving cars on the road, sooner or later a computer will be forced to choose who will be hit and who will be saved. And […]

The lack of female subjects in medical research has life-altering health consequences for women.