Opinion

Debris from spacecraft threatens the burgeoning space economy. We need a global agreement to keep space clean

Human’s evolutionary remnants show us the kinds of animals we used to be

Activists who seek to revive this antiquated law share with Anthony Comstock, the Comstock Act’s namesake and progenitor, a similar view of women as subordinate to the decisions of men and God

The carcinogenic effects of asbestos have been known for decades. We should have banned it long ago

Supportive care is often started late in an illness, but that may not be the best way

With few states tracking who is being homeschooled and what they are learning, an untold number of U.S. children are at risk of a poor education or even abuse

We face a moment of opportunity—and competition—in bringing digital twin technology to patients

Developmental milestones help us understand when a child needs help, but meeting them early doesn’t necessarily predict long-term success

Costs are skyrocketing to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Instead of turning a blind eye, Congress should demand fiscal oversight and make hard decisions balancing costs with deterrence

The far side of the moon holds the keys to the future of radio astronomy. We must maintain its pristine silence to benefit everyone

Astronomy’s future may be slipping away—one climate disaster at a time

WHO now admits the COVID virus and other germs spread “through the air.” This plain language may help improve research and action to fight disease