Discoveries about the cosmos and ancient life on Earth tantalized scientists and the public in 2020. But these big claims require more evidence before they can earn a spot in science textbooks. For ...

To say that 2020 was challenging is an understatement. A world laid low by a pandemic. Racial inequities laid bare through social protests. Regions laid waste in the wake of extreme natural disasters.

The agency's response to the COVID-19 pandemic serves as a shining example of this fact. As the nation turned to the science and engineering enterprise for solutions in late February, NSF was able to ...

The startling spread of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has affected everyone and everything, junk science included. Each December, RealClearScience recalls the the most egregious examples of fraud, woo, ...

The coronavirus pandemic has dominated the headlines this year, but there are plenty of other science stories that made waves in 2020. Since it was a pretty tough year here on Earth, Scientific ...

Asteroids, microbes, and, of course, coronavirus: These photographs capture a year in which science has been championed—and challenged—in unprecedented ways. With a firm yet delicate grip, a robot ...

2020 has been a remarkable and difficult year. Science Friday staff and listeners reflect on the most inspirational and impactful science stories of the year. 2020 has been an incredible test of human ...