Brood X, perhaps the largest in the country, will emerge this spring after 17 subterranean years. Here's why it takes so long for them to emerge how they will spend their fleeting time above ground. ...read more

Cancer may never have a singular cure — but that doesn’t mean experts aren’t optimistic about what’s in store for future patients. ...read more

Fertility does decline with age, but it’s not all bad news. ...read more

Is “sense of direction” really a thing? Or is something much more mysterious at work in our minds? ...read more

Planting new corals can't stop climate change, but it can give marine ecosystems a fighting chance. Volunteers have largely led the ambitious effort. ...read more

Several new strains of the coronavirus have been identified — and they're more contagious. Here's what's known about how they spread, how well the vaccines work against them, and the symptoms these variants cause. ...read more

Low vitamin D intake is still a public health concern. Despite adding it to certain foods in the U.S. and Canada, getting enough of the sunshine vitamin is still a challenge for many people. Some experts say more must be done. ...read more

Cryolipolysis is an up-and-coming method for removing pesky flab, no scalpel necessary. ...read more

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A starry sense of wonder can pry apart the fears and doubts that turn so many people away from science. ...read more