Science Matters

1. Climate change forcing a rethinking of conservation biology planning Creating and managing protected areas is key for biodiversity conservation.

1970s and 1980s NSF began funding research on the development of gravitational wave detectors in the late 1970s, using a technique called interferometry.

Today, the Biden-Harris administration released its budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2022. The discretionary spending request includes $10.17 billion for the U.S.

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Jessica Watkins, Ph.D.

On November 12, 1969, six women linked arms as they walked down the ramp of a large, ski-equipped Navy transport plane in Antarctica.

Over the course of his distinguished career, John Brooks Slaughter achieved many impressive firsts — the first African American chancellor of the University of Maryland, the first African American…

Many who complete a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or information science find jobs in industry after graduating, but pursuing graduate education can open new doors — and…

Are you an undergraduate student thinking about how to get funding for graduate school? An early-career researcher looking to launch your new lab?

"Eight minus six … two" It's not exactly "one small step for man," but that humble mathematical message is extraordinary in its own way.