When a baby smiles at you, it's almost impossible not to smile back. This spontaneous reaction to a facial expression is part ...

Inspired by biological systems, materials scientists have long sought to harness self-assembly to build nanomaterials. The challenge: the process seemed random and notoriously difficult to predict.

How much does it matter where you are born, or whether you are heavy or light, if you are a house sparrow? Researcher Kenneth ...

Researchers are trying to understand why some wild species do better than others over time, as the environment changes.

At its core, conservation is about behavior change. Yet few organizations have put in place the structure, standards, and ...

From structure confirmation to methodology improvements, making complex natural products has driven innovation in organic ...

Mark Zuckerberg has for months publicly hinted that he is backing away from open-source AI models. Now, Meta's latest AI pivot is starting to come into focus. The company is reportedly working on a ...

The U.S. Department of Energy building is seen behind a sign marking the location of the agency's headquarters on March 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J.David Ake/Getty Images) The Department ...

The natural rate of interest is an elusive concept in theory and practice. However, it is essential for central banks’ calibration of the policy rate. Model consistent measures are often too extreme ...

University of Cambridge scientists have used human stem cells to create three-dimensional embryo-like structures that replicate certain aspects of very early human development - including the ...

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia will decrease its hours and eliminate several staff positions this week, the museum president said. Starting this week, the museum ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Starting this week, Drexel University’s Academy of Natural Sciences will cut back its ...