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Editor in Chief Nancy Shute explores the science behind major questions on food and health — from...

Some problems are too hard for even quantum computers Yaroslav Kushta/Getty Images Researchers have identified a “nightmare...

Citations A. Topiwala et al. Alcohol use and risk of dementia in diverse populations: evidence from cohort,...

Carly Kay is the Fall 2025 science writing intern at Science News. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication...

A thin crystalline film of table sugar, or sucrose, captured in a polarised light micrograph KARL GAFF/SCIENCE...

Artificial sweeteners may have gut microbiome benefits Robert K. Chin/Alamy Using low-calorie sweeteners in place of sugar...

Did these cool creatures pull off the ultimate power play by domesticating themselves? Eman Kazemi/Alamy Cat Tales: A...

Stacking semiconductor transistors may help circumvent Moore’s law KAUST As chip manufacturers make their products ever-smaller, they...

Childhood hardships can leave their mark throughout life Ton Photograph/Getty Images People who experience severe hardship early...

Tens of thousands of preschool-aged children in the Gaza Strip haven’t had nearly enough to eat, putting...