What do a nuclear engineer and a registered nurse have in common? They just got elected to Congress. At least seven people with science backgrounds won their races for seats in the United States House ...

Only Pritesh Gandhi's eyes were visible above his blue scrubs and white doctor's coat. "I'm wearing a mask, and you may ask why," the Democratic congressional candidate said in a video he posted to ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An advocacy group plans ...

It's been an unprecedented year in politics leading up to Tuesday's midterm elections, with a historic number of women and minorities running for office. Scientists have typically steered clear of the ...

The current coronavirus pandemic is teaching us the importance of accurate scientific knowledge to guide political decisions. We are seeing how political leaders in Italy, Spain, the UK and the U.S.

Ninth grade biology students construct the parts of a cell using clay. A solid science background makes middle-school science teachers more effective, say experts. Credit: Allison Shelley/The Verbatim ...

UCLA alumnus brings science background to debut novel ‘The Beauty of the End’ Lauren Stienstra smiles for a photo while wearing a gray suit jacket and jeans. The UCLA alumnus released her first book, ...

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 lack ...

The career landscape, like technology, is constantly evolving. If you're at a crossroads in your career, studying computer science could help you move with progress instead of against it. So, how can ...