To be considered an adaptogen, "a substance must be generally non-toxic at typical doses, aid the body in managing stress and help maintain or restore balance to certain bodily functions," says Kristen Smith, a registered dietitian nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Popular nicotine pouch products have yet to be cleared for sale in the United States despite a fast-track Food and Drug Administration scheme, as agency

For the second year in a row, US President Donald Trump has proposed significant cuts to the budgets of major US science agencies. Released Friday, the White House’s plan for federal spending next year also includes a ban on using federal funds for subscriptions and publishing fees for some academic journals.

It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across. So every month, we highlight a handful of the best stories that nearly slipped through the cracks.

Conducting research is hard; confirming the results is, too. And artificial intelligence isn’t yet ready to help, a major new study finds.

"Project Hail Mary" is a hit blockbuster based on the novel of the same name, and like other sci-fi movies, fans want to know how accurate its science is.

Science News offers readers a concise, current and comprehensive overview of the latest scientific research in all fields and applications of science and technology.

April has a lot to offer when it comes to popular science reading, promising to help us do everything from future-proof our brains courtesy of Hannah Critchlow, to get to grips with really big numbers,