The scientific worldview has made great contributions to humanity's flourishing. But, as science advances into territory once firmly held by religion—attempting to answer questions about the origins ...

The sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, currently in theaters, is capturing the attention of both audiences and the scientific ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Sarah Goodwin, director of the Science Communication Lab, dives into how video storytelling can showcase the collaborative, ...

WASHINGTON — A new award program aims to recognize and develop excellence in science communication by research scientists and by early career, local, and freelance science journalists. The Eric and ...

Some of the reviews of Don’t Look Up criticize the film for its apparently negative representation of the politicians and media. But the scientists in the film have their own flaws, and they point to ...

Instead of yesteryear’s dry and dusty lectures, science communicators are creating new and exciting ways to engage with science. The original cast of 3-2-1 Contact! From left, Marc (Leon W. Grant), ...

This week, I joined hundreds of National Institutes of Health (NIH) staff in signing a public letter to Director Jay Bhattacharya urging immediate action to protect academic freedom and scientific ...

The new romantic comedy Fly me to the Moon tells the story of how, in the run up to the Apollo 11 mission, Nasa hired a high-flying marketing specialist to bolster public support. The history books ...

The person Albert Einstein most admired was Michael Faraday (1791–1867). Born the son of a blacksmith and lacking formal education, Faraday self-taught science while working at a bookbinding shop. His ...