Disagreements about research results aren't often aired in the open, but this year saw its fair share of public scientific controversies. Debates between scientists are usually confined to the pages ...

A story that includes characters and focuses on what people care about can stand up to misinformation. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images As a science communication scholar, I’ve always supported ...

From a piece of cloth that may have belonged to Alexander the Great to an image of our galaxy's central black hole, here's our pick of controversial science stories in 2024. When you purchase through ...