Australian psychologist Steven Taylor published what would turn out to be a prophetic book, and it has become like a Lonely Planet guide to the pandemic.

Didier Raoult, who promoted hydroxychloroquine treatment, may not be able to continue his research.

People infected with the Delta variant generally do not have COVID-19 symptoms until two days after they start shedding the coronavirus.

Offering a revised set of foundational assumptions on science policy and a fresh point of entry for the field of Science & Technology Studies to contribute to the discourse.

Former slave who rose through the social ranks was interred at necropolis of Porta Sarno before AD79

With almost 70% of the country fully vaccinated, Israel has seen a life after COVID-19. But now infections are on the rise. What's going on? Will a third jab help?

Emerging data suggest that Delta could spread more readily than other coronavirus variants among people vaccinated against COVID-19. But key questions remain.

The famous number has many practical uses, mathematicians say, but is it really worth the time and effort to work out its trillions of digits?

A US science institute is on the verge of achieving a longstanding goal in nuclear fusion research.

Kelsey Inouye's job search gave her panic attacks and dented her self-esteem. But she learnt to take rejection in her stride.

We are told not to worry about breakthrough cases because they are 'mild' - but long Covid is anything but mild

Climate change is messing with the size of animals around the world, from birds to mammals to fish.

The vaccines work very well, but current public-health communications may be understating the frequency of infections among the vaccinated.

Nature highlights three key infographics from the week in science and research.

Female representation now proportionate to UK academia as a whole, even if ethnic minorities still fall short.

A mathematical ritual known as null hypothesis significance testing has led researchers astray since the 1950s.

As children head back to school in the United States, here's a look at various testing strategies that could keep kids safe during in-person learning.

Researchers blame lack of stimulation as parents balanced childcare with working from home.

The authorization applies to people who received solid organ transplants and others with similarly compromised immune systems.