To help reduce the misuse and misunderstanding of current science, scientific research needs to be explained in language the public can understand.

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This collection highlights the most downloaded* Nature Communications papers in chemistry and materials science published in 2024. Featuring authors from around the world, these papers highlight ...

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Radio and TV journalist Ira Flatow produced his first science stories back in 1970 during the inaugural Earth Day. Since then, he has worked for Emmy Award-winning science programs and covered science ...

Women are underrepresented in academia, especially in STEMM fields, at top institutions, and in senior positions. This study ...

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From fish to Phish, Science Friday has had a big year. Our staff chose their favorite stories and projects from 2025. This year got off to an exciting start as we welcomed Flora Lichtman back to ...

A statistical analysis found that the number of fake journal articles being churned out by “paper mills” is doubling every year and a half. By Carl Zimmer For years, whistle-blowers have warned that ...