Back in 1824, a French physicist named Joseph Fourier made a breakthrough that would fundamentally change our understanding of how Earth's atmosphere works. He discovered the greenhouse effect, which ...

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New research from the University of Waikato nails down how much light travels from the outside world to babies in the womb, ...

“The decisions being taken by members of juries are just so vitally important and often they’re shaped by their understanding of the forensic evidence that’s being presented,” explains Dr Andy Ridgway ...

In this excerpt from KCUR's podcast "Seeking A Scientist," host Kate the Chemist set out to understand the science behind everyday stress and some helpful ways to cope.