(THE CONVERSATION) U.S. science always suffers during government shutdowns. Funding lapses send government scientists home without pay. Federal agencies suspend new grant opportunities, place expert ...

Tucked between evergreen forests and the shimmering southern tip of Puget Sound, Olympia, Washington stands as a testament that retirement dreams don’t require a tech mogul’s bank account – just ...

The head of the Food and Drug Administration’s drug center abruptly resigned Sunday amid concerns about his personal conduct.

Housing costs, the most significant factor in overall affordability, remain remarkably reasonable in Olympia compared to other West Coast cities, making it possible to live comfortably on a fixed ...

November's Sky Above episode features a supermoon, meteor shower, and interstellar comet, with experts discussing these celestial events.

Every year, spiders kill about 20 people worldwide. That’s fewer than scorpions, lightning strikes, or hippos—and a tiny ...

Scientists offer a new idea for why orb-weaving arachnids add decorations known as stabilimenta to their webs.

The kingdom is pouring money into data centers and working with U.S. and Chinese tech giants, landing its A.I. ambitions in ...

The Pacific Science Center reopened to the public on Thursday after months of renovations and exhibit upgrades.

Discover the new live spider exhibit at the Pacific Science Center's reopening after renovations. Visit for an unforgettable ...

The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients by boosting their immune systems ...

The forum aims to bring together stakeholders across the maritime industry to discuss ocean conservation and the future of ...