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How the hormone of Oxytocin bonds us to man's best friend.

We no longer need the term “natural,” but we do need products that are safe, well-researched, and sustainable.

A new sensor with the ability to measure the metabolic degradation of food will change the way you look at your refrigerator shelves.

Combatting public myths surrounding science is good, but not to the point that scientists and non-scientists are speaking past each other.

A recent AAAS survey showed a troubling split between not just scientists and the public, but also scientists themselves.

Washington University in St. Louis’ Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Barbara Schaal, was recently announced as the President-Elect of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), beginning her term Feb. 17. The AAAS’ mission is to “advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the…

If we expect to remain dependent on antibiotics for treating life-threatening infections, then we must completely re-think livestock antibiotic use.

One way to help feed the world's growing population is by reducing food waste. This is where the Arctic Apples come in.

Carl Djerassi may not a household name. But the hormone he helped synthesize means he will always be world famous.

If more women are going to be found in hard sciences, more female role models are still needed.