HHS secretary says he may block government scientists from publishing in the top medical journals.

Brain-computer-interface (BCI) devices are among the most promising medical innovations today. Individuals who are paralyzed or speechless due to injury or disease are able to learn to control motion and/or speech by means of a brain-computer-interface device.  This can enable significant independence.  However, brain chip devices might also be developed that would enable programs for mind control. Lukas Meier offers a comprehensive perspective –including technology, history and ethics—for ethical controls on BCI innovations.

The Jumpstart Fellowship Program is encouraging young girls of all backgrounds to enter the field and grow confident in their abilities.

New research shows plastic is more prevalent below the ocean’s surface than many previously believed.

While heart attack rates are declining in older populations, they’re rising among younger adults — those in their 30s, and even their 20s.

Five ways to enjoy spring: get outside, spruce things up, enjoy a treat, celebrate Earth Month, and check out our ViralVibe!

Bees contribute over $120 billion to the global economy each year in their role as pollinators.

Join us at the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for a night of NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories and exciting prizes as we test your knowledge, from the depths of the universe to the history of science.

This month we will be quizzing you on the secrets of the forest, the history of pseudoscience and more!

Registration is encouraged for this free event.

Limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of this event.

“Dogs have circuitry in their brains that are parallel to what humans have for language,” says Sophie Barton, a PhD student with the Harvard Canine Brains Project.

New research from Northeastern suggests taking a look in airplane bathrooms could identify pathogens faster than before.