Discoveries about the cosmos and ancient life on Earth tantalized scientists and the public in 2020. But these big claims require more evidence before they can earn a spot in science textbooks. For ...

One topic has dominated much of the scientific literature this year, just as it has dominated news reports and family conversations: the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes. Cases of ...

More than 68 million infected with the novel coronavirus and more than 1.5 million dead. 2020 has been a year defined by global sickness and loss. In the face of this extraordinary threat, it’s easy ...

2020 was a year dominated by one story: the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, and it was a topic which tested journalists, communicators, and experts everywhere. How do you communicate the constantly shifting ...

2020 has been a remarkable and difficult year. Science Friday staff and listeners reflect on the most inspirational and impactful science stories of the year. 2020 has been an incredible test of human ...

Asteroids, microbes, and, of course, coronavirus: These photographs capture a year in which science has been championed—and challenged—in unprecedented ways. With a firm yet delicate grip, a robot ...

The end of 2020 is in sight. To celebrate the close of a historically turbulent year, Inverse is going back to the 20 most WTF science stories from 2020. As you consign 2020 to the annals of history, ...

The number of students choosing to study computer science beyond A-level has increased in 2020, according to BCS. Looking into figures from university admissions organisation UCAS, BCS found the ...