Sometimes the most powerful tool in research is people spending a few minutes to record their observations while going about their daily lives. An early example of this sort of “citizen science” is ...

Both funders and researchers would find it useful to know which areas of inquiry are most likely to lead to important findings. A new metrics-based approach aims to analyze paper citations, patents, ...

As the moon blankets the sun and casts a dark shadow over the Earth, scientific breakthroughs can come to light. Total solar eclipses are more than just breathtaking spectacles—they are cosmic ...

Being a successful project manager has more to do with interpersonal skills and strategic thinking than hard technical skills. You must be able to motivate a team, work well with others, and be ...

There is something quietly captivating about a plain setup that suddenly stops looking ordinary. The filmer, Duc, shared ...

The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) supported 58,800 science fund projects last year, allocating a total ...