5 days ago · Scientists and journalists share a core belief in questioning, observing and verifying to reach the truth. Science News reports on crucial research and discovery across science disciplines. …

3 days ago · Science News features daily news articles, feature stories, reviews and more in all disciplines of science, as well as Science News magazine archives back to 1924.

Math puzzle: The homesick rover Solve the math puzzle from our February 2026 issue, where we plan a return passage for a robotic explorer that doesn’t want to explore.

Jan 7, 2026 · Health & Medicine New dietary guidelines flip the food pyramid The new guidelines emphasizes eating protein and full-fat dairy while reducing sugar, carbs and ultraprocessed foods.

4 days ago · The Life page features the latest news in animals, plants, ecosystems, microbes, evolution, ecosystems, paleontology, biophysics, and more.

Dec 21, 2023 · In 2023, researchers made plenty of discoveries for the record books — and the history books. This year’s scientific superlatives shed new light on our ancient ancestors, our planet and the ...

4 days ago · The Space topic features the latest news in astronomy, cosmology, planetary science, exoplanets, astrobiology and more.

Search the archive of Explainer articles or open the latest print issue of Science News Explores to find an Explainer article that highlights a topic you teach. To search the online Explainer archive:

4 days ago · The Physics page features the latest news in materials science, quantum physics, particle physics, and more.

4 days ago · The Humans page features the latest news in anthropology, health, medicine, archaeology, psychology, and more.