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Five scientists were recognized for incredible discoveries with humble origins during an annual ceremony at the Library of Congress on Tuesday evening, an honor AAAS has bestowed since 2012.

AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors Program and Lyda Hill Philanthropies select an inaugural group of 125 women trailblazers to serve as role models for middle-age school girls to spark their interest in science, technology, engineering and math.

For the 47th year, AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows came to Washington, D.C., to immerse themselves in science policy and to apply their scientific expertise throughout the federal government, beginning with a two-week orientation.

The findings provide direct evidence of the impact of neonicotinoid insecticides on traveling songbirds that rely on agricultural habitats.

Taxing the grams of sugar in sugar-sweetened beverages could substantially boost the overall health benefits and economic gains.

Scientists reflect on their experiences working in fast-paced newsrooms as 2019 AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows.

Same-sex sexual behavior – similar to what’s seen for most other human traits – is influenced by a complex mix of genetics and environment, with genes playing a relatively smaller role.

Ensuring that current and future teachers of science, technology, engineering and mathematics have strong support networks emerged as an important strategy for retaining well-trained educators in school districts most in need of them, according to presenters and attendees of the 2019 Noyce Summit.

The latest photographs from Japan's Hayabusa2 mission suggest the asteroid may have formed during the early stages of the solar system in cataclysmic events.

Drying due to rising air temperatures and a decline in the evaporation of the world’s oceans could further shrink forest and crop yields.