Science & Medicine

Robots are often presented as independent and tireless machines that are rational and efficient; they are removed from their creators and contexts of use. Unfortunately, as appealing as this image might be, it resembles more of a science fiction hero than the contextual nitty-gritty that revolves around the development and deployment of robotic applications.

Researchers built and tested a new Zika diagnostic test in about six weeks. The simple and inexpensive test uses RNA sensors embedded in discs of paper that turn from yellow to purple in the presence of the...

Ocean mud is an incredible active archive of the natural history of the oceans.

Americans are experiencing pleasant summers and warmer winters than ever before – but it's not going to last.

When coral reefs begin to bleach, they are often strangely beautiful. But their colorful fluorescence disguises a dark reality.

…I began to realize that although medical labels had the same shiny surface as my childhood labels, with a luster capable of illuminating the darkness of disease, they also had the same sticky underside....

To achieve broad participation of women from all backgrounds in STEM fields, institutions must transform, according to a new article. Coauthor Beth Mitchneck, professor in the University of Arizona...