Linguists, psychologists and experts in cultural evolution are discovering why we tell stories, how ancient the oldest ones ...

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Scientists and their supporters now face a similar test. In its first weeks, the Trump administration has targeted the U.S.

By Dr Vasilios SilivistrisCare, encouragement and support are given to someone or something while growing, and studies seem to show that nurture is more important than nature in shaping a child’s ...

The pandemic gave researchers a rare opportunity to study human behavior. Their work offers lessons about loneliness, remote ...

The government has funded science and then largely left well enough alone. Scientific agencies have been staffed by scientists; scientists have set scientific priorities; scientists have ensured ...

Nature’s team of reporters is covering the Trump administration and how it is reshaping science around the world. If you would like to share your experiences with Nature’s news team or submit ...

"Like all truly interesting words, 'nature' is a mille-feuille of meanings," writes the science historian Lorraine Daston. It can mean almost anything, depending on the context. This slipperiness ...

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Takeharu Nagai is a professor at the Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research (SANKEN), Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, and a professor at the Research Institute for Electronic Science ...

Whether you enjoy those simple pleasures from atop a mountain vista, walking along the beach or sitting in your backyard, it's important to take time out to enjoy everything Mother Nature has to ...