U.S. scientists work tirelessly on coronavirus vaccines
Work is underway on treatments and a vaccine to combat the new coronavirus. See how U.S. innovators are fighting to keep Americans and the world safe.
Singaporean to lead U.N. intellectual property agency
Daren Tang, from Singapore, was elected to become the new director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization.
How universities protect sensitive research [infographic]
Universities around the world are taking steps to protect their sensitive research from attempts by the Chinese Communist Party or others to steal it.
The math genius behind Pluto’s discovery
American women have long guided U.S. space exploration. Learn more about the female mathematician who helped discover Pluto
These robots help farmers increase crop yields
A new robot developed by the University of Illinois helps farmers optimize their crop production by scanning crops, which means more profitable yields.
Using artificial intelligence to help fight heart disease
U.S. companies are using artificial intelligence to improve medical care. Learn how new software will lead to early detection of heart disease.
Astronomers spot record-breaking black hole explosion
Take a look at the record-breaking explosion created by a black hole 390 million light-years away from Earth that astronomers just discovered.
‘Earth at Night’: Amazing photos from NASA
Check out NASA's latest e-book that shows how the Earth looks at night. Other NASA e-books focus on aeronautics and the history of space exploration.
Why the U.S. is concerned about Chinese research theft
China's Communist Party is sending researchers abroad to steal foreign science and technology in an effort to build a next-generation military.