As popular mistrust of expert opinion grows, we increasingly encounter the following skeptical argument about science: Historically, even well-established theories and findings have been overturned; ...

Even when you remove the bright stars, the glowing dust and other nearby points of light from the inky, dark sky, a background glow remains. That glow comes from the cosmic sea of distant galaxies, ...

UCLA alumnus brings science background to debut novel ‘The Beauty of the End’ Lauren Stienstra smiles for a photo while wearing a gray suit jacket and jeans. The UCLA alumnus released her first book, ...

In June, a new era in astronomy began with the apparent discovery of low-frequency gravitational waves, the ambient hum of spacetime ripples pervading the universe. That announcement came from a huge ...

Ninth grade biology students construct the parts of a cell using clay. A solid science background makes middle-school science teachers more effective, say experts. Credit: Allison Shelley/The Verbatim ...

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The career landscape, like technology, is constantly evolving. If you're at a crossroads in your career, studying computer science could help you move with progress instead of against it. So, how can ...