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A laborer arranges sacks of rice at a market in Jakarta.

How Postcards Solved The Problem Of Disappearing Rice

Indonesia had a program to provide subsidized rice to the poor. But thousands of kilos didn't make it to the recipients.

Researchers are trying to understand why black and Latino children are more likely to die of certain cancers.

Why Are Black And Latino Kids More Likely To Die Of Certain Cancers?

There's a big survival gap between white and minority children when it comes to some childhood cancers. It turns out growing up in poverty explains a lot of the difference.

Kroto displays a model of his discovery in 1996: a soccer-ball shaped carbon molecule that spawned a new field of study, and could act as a tiny cage to transport other chemicals.

A Discoverer Of The Buckyball Offers Tips On Winning A Nobel Prize

Harold Kroto shared a Nobel in 1996 for finding a new type of carbon molecule that ignited the field of nanotechnology. Find a passion where — with hard work — you can be the best, he advises.

Fisherman Darius Kasprzak searches for cod in the Gulf of Alaska. The cod population there is at its lowest level on record.

Gulf Of Alaska Cod Are Disappearing. Blame 'The Blob'

The cod population in the Gulf of Alaska is at its lowest level on record. Scientists say the culprit is a warm-water mass known as "the blob."

John Goodenough's work led to the lithium-ion battery, now found in everything from phones to electric cars. He and fellow researchers at the University of Texas, Austin say they've come up with a faster-charging alternative.

At 94, Lithium-Ion Pioneer Eyes A New Longer-Lasting Battery

In 1980, John Goodenough's work led to the lithium-ion battery, now found in everything from phones to electric cars. He and fellow researchers say they've come up with a faster-charging alternative.

Firefighters are often exposed to carcinogens in the course of their work. Laws in many states say if they get cancer, it should be presumed to be linked to their work.

Laws Intended To Protect Firefighters Who Get Cancer Often Lack Teeth

When they run into burning buildings, firefighters get exposed to carcinogens. In many states, laws were passed to protect them if they get cancer. But firefighters often get denied benefits anyway.

A young woman with the World Wildlife Fund carries a papier mache replica of the critically endangered porpoise known as the vaquita marina, during an event in front of the National Palace in Mexico City, July 8, 2017.

Calls For End To Mexico's Capture Of Endangered Porpoise

Calls are mounting for the Mexican government and international experts to stop an operation to capture and enclose the few remaining vaquita porpoises, after one of the animals died soon after being caught over the weekend.

The U.S. government is a major contributor to climate research. It funds missions like NASA's 2010 ICESCAPE expedition to study the decline of Arctic sea ice.

Trump's Election Leaves Scientists In A Climate Of Uncertainty

At a meeting in San Francisco, thousands of researchers are pondering how they can influence President-elect Donald Trump's thinking on climate change.

You Probably Believe Some Learning Myths: Take Our Quiz To Find Out

A new survey shows widespread misconceptions and unfounded confidence about learning.

Snap, Crackle, Kale: The Science Of Why Veggies Spark In The Microwave

Online sources suggest cooking vegetables in the microwave for a quick and easy dinner. But microwaving veggies can get a little bit explosive. Who knew kale chips could offer a lesson in physics?

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