When will I have my sidekick robot? By Lindzi WesselFeb. 20, 2017 A Q&A with Sabine Hauert about the promise—and peril—of artificial intelligence
The invisible problem in gun violence research By Rachael LallensackFeb. 20, 2017 Susan Sorenson explains why scientists should pay attention to nonfatal gun use
A computerized early warning system for students in academic trouble By John BohannonFeb. 19, 2017 Big data tells campus advisers when to intervene
You can thank your fruit-hunting ancestors for your color vision By Michael PriceFeb. 19, 2017 Wild female monkeys who can see more colors find fruit faster
Hundreds rally for science at demonstration near AAAS meeting By Lindzi WesselFeb. 19, 2017 Crowd troubled by direction of Trump administration
A variety of bee species down on the farm leads to juicier fruits By Michael PriceFeb. 19, 2017 Study reveals advantages of a diverse bee population for farmers
Curiosity—not just knowledge—about science influences public perceptions about vaccines, climate change By Teresa L. Carey Feb. 19, 2017 A Q&A with psychology and law professor Dan Kahan
New gene drive technology could wipe out malaria, but is it safe? By Yasemin SaplakogluFeb. 19, 2017 A Q&A with evolutionary ecologist James Collins
Which police officers are quick to shoot? This statistician wants to know By Kelly ServickFeb. 19, 2017 Recent study addresses risk factors in police shootings
Should we treat obesity like a contagious disease? By Kelly ServickFeb. 19, 2017 A Q&A with three researchers who hope to use infectious disease models to fight the disorder
How to protect Europa from earthlings By Aylin WoodwardFeb. 18, 2017 Scientists discuss ways to avoid contaminating solar system bodies with Earth microbes
Many scientists take a dim view of the court system—until they take part in it By Kelly ServickFeb. 18, 2017 New survey suggests participating in cases improves scientists’ view of the legal process
Why are we altruistic? Guilt may play a role By Michael PriceFeb. 18, 2017 Study finds surprising motivation for some forms of giving
Three ways scientists are trying to keep arsenic out of our diets By Kelly ServickFeb. 18, 2017 New research responds to growing anxiety over toxin in food crops
When long-lived oysters roamed Earth By Sarah McQuateFeb. 18, 2017 Ancient bivalves give clues to conserving their modern relatives
Yeast in the gut boosts asthma risk By Kelly ServickFeb. 17, 2017 Gut microbiome of Ecuadorian children reveals surprises