We usually think of journalists as bringing us news about politics and world events. Analyzing a presidential election or an ongoing scandal helps inform us and holds powerful figures accountable on ...

Unless you're a physicist, you've probably only encountered quantum mechanics on TV. And even when it was explained, you might've still been a little confused. The field of quantum mechanics was ...

After conventional wisdom seemed to make peanut allergies worse, a 15-year scientific journey led to “landmark” recommendations that now appear to be reducing their incidence.

If you've ever travelled to a different time zone, you probably felt groggy and tired after your flight. Or you've likely missed that extra hour when the clock jumps forward for Daylight Savings time ...

The Government has a choice between outdated methods that hold back progress or compassionate, cutting-edge science that ...

Australian National University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken centre stage in basic science. The five winners of the 2024 Nobel Prizes in ...

What Is a Scientific Narrative? The main ingredient to an engaging story is the narrative—the descriptive account of connected events that the author uses to convey their intended message to the ...

Michael Shermer got his first clue that things were changing at Scientific American in late 2018. The author had been writing his “Skeptic” column for the magazine since 2001. His monthly essays, ...