Nature does not give up her secrets easily.” Such are the sentiments of NIF Senior Scientist John Lindl, summarizing the ...

Follow the science.” That phrase was invoked endlessly during the last several years. Unfortunately, far too often it was employed ...

The sports world was left stunned on Sunday night as the family of John Brenkus, the host of "Sport Science," which was seen during ESPN segments, announced his death on social media. A statement ...

These cuts come as part of a broader package of grant cancellations at the National Science Foundation, an agency that is a major funder of science and engineering research. In April, the agency ...

What's the best way for children to learn arithmetic—memorizing number values and multiplication tables, or studying math at a deeper, conceptual level? Educators have long debated the merits of ...

We explain the administration’s cuts to research. By Alan Burdick I’m an editor and occasional reporter of health and science news. Late yesterday, Sethuraman Panchanathan, whom President ...

Our work helps shape sound policies, inform public opinion, and advance the pursuit of science, engineering, and medicine. Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of ...

One such area is computer science. Computer science degrees used to be considered safe programs because all aspects of daily life depend on technology. However, the number of students seeking ...

When Krishna Nair and her friends attended a recent dinner party, each guest was asked to bring a dish and an unexpected item—a PowerPoint slideshow. Nair’s group usually chills out by ...

Want your presentations to stand out? Although PowerPoint has its merits, occasionally, a fresh approach is beneficial. Imagine cutting your preparation time in half! Enter AI-powered presentation ...

Dennis Austin, who co-created the PowerPoint software almost 36 years ago and which is still being used by millions, has passed away in the US. Austin, 76, died of lung cancer that metastasised to the ...