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Immense progress in gene-editing, drug discovery and conservation are just some of the reasons to be cheerful about 2025.

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There were huge disruptions to the global scientific enterprise this year — but immense bright spots for health, discovery, ...

As global lifespan extends, a shift in perspective is emerging at the intersection of biology, technology and self-care. A ...

People often see science as a world apart: cool, rational and untouched by persuasion or performance. In this view, ...

This year, quantum science and computing came up a lot. There have been broad claims that quantum science and engineering ...

From fish to Phish, Science Friday has had a big year. Our staff chose their favorite stories and projects from 2025.

Over the past three years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has had a profound impact on society. AI's impact on human writing, in particular, has been enormous.

Basic scientific research is a key contributor to economic productivity. Is science running out of steam? A growing body of research suggests that disruptive breakthroughs—the kind that fundamentally ...