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As popular mistrust of expert opinion grows, we increasingly encounter the following skeptical argument about science: ...

It's a question that has plagued philosophers and scientists for thousands of years: Is free will an illusion? Now, a new study suggests that free will may arise from a hidden signal buried in the ...

New study shows that eighth-grade science teachers without an educational background in science are less likely to practice inquiry-oriented science instruction, possibly contributing to the US lack ...

After mentoring several premeds and medical school students with a computer science background, I see a consistent vision among them: They aspire to be game-changers and bring systemwide improvements ...

Ninth grade biology students construct the parts of a cell using clay. A solid science background makes middle-school science teachers more effective, say experts. Credit: Allison Shelley/The Verbatim ...