High schoolers who focus more intensely on core science topics fare better in beginning college science than those who delve a bit into a longer list of topics, a study found.

‘Replication crisis’ spurs reforms in how science studies are done But some researchers say the focus on reproducibility ignores a larger problem ...

A recent study from Harvard Medical School asks whether the element lithium might be a key factor in whether someone develops Alzheimer’s disease.

Why do social studies and science matter for elementary schoolers? It’s a well-worn cliche that elementary schools are tasked with teaching kids the three “Rs”—Reading, wRiting, and ...

Educators think it’s important to teach science and social studies to young children. But few spend much time on those subjects—and often waste a lot of time when they do.

Studies show parents are more likely to have bigger families when kids are the same gender, creating patterns that look ...

The science and technology studies (STS) major unites the perspectives of the humanities and social sciences together with science, technology and medicine.

A small but growing number of academics are improperly taking credit for articles, citations, and authorships, allowing them ...

Alexis Caligiuri didn’t follow a traditional path to her career in intellectual property law. Instead of a major like English or history, Caligiuri chose science and technology studies — a major that ...

The B.S. in Environmental Studies program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of environmental affairs. That means learning about the scientific diagnosis of environmental issues and ...