Global figures on diversity in the science and engineering workforce are hard to come by, but what we know is not flattering ...

New study shows that eighth-grade science teachers without an educational background in science are less likely to practice inquiry-oriented science instruction, possibly contributing to the US ...

States with stricter firearms laws had lower firearm-related deaths among children and adolescents, according to new research. Furthermore, state laws that had been in place for more than five ...

Participation in science-related activities serves as another source for informing the public. The past two decades have seen a resurgence in direct public engagement with science – especially through ...

A yearlong study examining ethnic and racial diversity in forensic science has found that the varying disciplines, which frequently work closely with law enforcement, are also generally whiter ...

Less than one-third of American actively seek out scientific news and fewer that than believe that general news sources report accurate science news.

So, background knowledge about a specific topic is helpful in understanding text on that topic. But what about in general? Does knowing more about the world lead to better reading comprehension ...

CSIS's Renewing American Innovation Project looks at the science-related portions in Division B of the CHIPS+ legislation.

When asked a series of 12 science-related questions, whites, on average, fared better than blacks or Hispanics. What's behind this knowledge gap?

Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.

Challenges faced by science journalists Journalists on the science beat don’t necessarily have a background in science. It’s critical, then, that they reach out to credentialed scientists to explain ...

Blackett contrasted the view that the rather sudden rise of modern science in the seventeenth century was largely a matter of chance, with the view that this rise was closely related to the ...