Learn the science behind the poison featured in the Purple Wedding Game of Thrones episode. Spoilers ahead!

Do you know what a PSM program is? If not—and if you hire scientists, engineers, or statisticians—you soon will, as more graduate programs earn the credential. In 1997, eight such programs existed; in 2013, more than 300 are available.

A growing partnership between the University of Michigan and a company in Dexter is a model for how university-to-business ties can produce significant mutual benefits.

Microfluidics “Lab on a Chip” takes first prize and $50,000 award in prototype category.

As the United States puts ever-greater emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to keep competitive in the global economy, schools are trying to figure out how to improve student learning in science.

Support for natural history – the study of organisms, how and where they live and how they interact with their environment – appears to be in steep decline in developed countries, according to Joshua Tewksbury, a University of Washington professor and WWF International scientist.

Indiana University Kokomo will be well represented at the IU Medical School this fall, filling nearly half the class in one program.

Genetics plays a role, but researchers say environment still key.

It turns out kids can understand complex scientific concepts – like natural selection – far beyond what anyone would have expected.

The BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill may have been nearly four years ago, but scientists are still analyzing the after effects of the disaster that threatened the Gulf Coast.