It has taken the United Nations nearly 40 years to commission another study on the effects of nuclear conflict. Better late ...

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Study says small editor group handled many problematic manuscripts — and a Nature investigation finds out who they are.

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Colossal’s bold announcements have drawn criticism from many scientists, but the billion-dollar firm is not backing down.

Senate budget bill includes small increase for the health-research agency — but faces a long road before being signed into ...

Having a lot of withdrawn papers will soon count against institutions but some warn the policy could create issues.

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When people viewed virtual avatars with coughs or rashes, their brains triggered an immune response. The brain activates ...

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Imaging suggests that more than one tattooist applied pigment to the hands and forearms of a woman who lived more than two ...

The system will save time spent on processing satellite data, researchers say — but they hope the tech firm will share more ...