Science Matters

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Neutrinos are tiny, nearly massless elementary particles that rarely interact with normal matter.

Tamara Pico is an assistant professor in earth and planetary sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz whose NSF-funded research involves reconstructing ice sheets from the past.

The world is on the verge of a manufacturing revolution, but some production lines can't be seen by the naked eye.

Natural disasters – hurricanes, floods, heat waves, wildfires, pandemics – can have a broad impact, affecting millions of people across the U.S.

Students and teachers had their routines disrupted when the nation shut down in March 2020 to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

The importance of a diverse STEM-educated workforce to the nation's prosperity, security and competitiveness grows every year.

Wildfires are a nearly constant threat to lives, homes and business – an impact that cannot be diminished – but they are also a threat to ecosystems and climates.

The oceans cover 71% of the Earth's surface, but house 99% of the world's biosphere – the areas where living organisms are found.

How is scientific knowledge created? How does a scientist's identity shape the results and interpretation of their research?…