Science Summaries and Reviews
See all summaries and reviews from Science at a glance.
A Change of Mind
Scientists are Learning to Predict Psychosis Years in Advance – and Possibly Prevent it
Science, 2017
A Matter of Trust
Researchers are studying why many consumers are apprehensive about autonomous vehicles, and how to put them at ease.
Science, 2017
A “Technology-Smart” Battery Policy Strategy for Europe
Batteries’ inherent characteristics should inform policies.
Science, 2018
Advances in Weather Prediction
Better weather and environmental forecasting will continue to improve well-being.
Science, 2019
After the Deluge
Twelve years after Hurricane Katrina, social scientists seek lessons from its survivors
Science, 2018
Science, 2017
An Atomic-Scale View of Cyclocarbon Synthesis
Combining organic synthesis with microscopy addresses long-standing bottlenecks in cyclocarbon production.
Science, 2019
Anti-Inflammatory Prevents Heart Attacks
By vindicating theory, antibody result points to new approaches to protecting the heart
Science, 2017
Bringing Machine Learning to the Masses
Scientists without coding skills adopt easy-to-use artificial intelligence software
Science, 2019
Can US States and Cities Overcome Paris Exit?
Emissions will keep declining, but likely not enough for the United States to meet 2025 goal
Science, 2017
China’s AI Imperative
The country’s massive investments in artificial intelligence are disrupting the industry – and strengthening control of the populace.
Science, 2018
China’s CRISPR Revolution
Editing of plant, animal and human genomes has never been easier, as this country’s scientists are rapidly demonstrating.
Science, 2019
Crystalline Nets Snare Water and Make Fuel from Thin Air
Having solved stability problems, chemists think metal-organic frameworks are ready for a commercial ascent.
Science, 2019
Daring to Hope
Patients thrill to reports of a promising antisense drug against Huntington disease, but no one is sure yet whether it works
Science, 2018
Discrimination Causes Nearly Instantaneous Spikes in Stress Hormones
The study of real-time cortisol levels opens the door to understanding how daily life events influence health
Science, 2022
Dubious Diagnosis
A war on “prediabetes” has created millions of new patients and a tempting opportunity for pharma. But how real is the condition?
Science, 2019
Engaging over Data on Fracking and Water Quality
Data alone aren’t the solution, but they bring people together
Science, 2018
Ethics of Maternal Vaccination
Involvement of women is critical in establishing guidelines
Science, 2017
Financial Temptation Increases Civic Honesty
Altruism and self-image, not selfishness, drive surprising findings
Science, 2019
Finding a New Purpose for Old Drugs
Drugs used for the treatment of asthma might prevent Parkinson’s disease
Science, 2017
Flashes in the Scan
A Homespun Telescope in Western Canada Could Solve the Mystery of Fast Radio Bursts by Detecting Dozens Each Day
Science, 2019
Free Agents
Monumentally complex models are gaming out disaster scenarios with millions of simulated people.
Science, 2018
Genealogy Databases and the Future of Criminal Investigation
The police can access your online family-tree research – and use it to investigate your relatives.
Science, 2018
Germany Seeks ‘Big Flip’ in Publishing Model
Consortium hopes to make all German-authored papers open access by paying annual fee
Science, 2017
Global Warming Policy: Is Population Left Out in the Cold?
Population policies offer options to lessen climate risks
Science, 2018
How AI Can Be a Force for Good
An ethical framework will help to harness the potential of AI while keeping humans in control
Science, 2018
How Cleaner Air Changes the Climate
Air quality improvements affect regional climate in complex ways
Science, 2018
How to Pay for Saving Biodiversity
Can private sector involvement in a global agreement help to conserve global biodiversity?
Science, 2018
Human Nature, Observed
For decades, two psychologists have kept watch over 1,000 New Zealanders, teasing out factors that shape a life’s course.
Science, 2018
In Thousands of Brain Scans, Group Seeks Clues to Diseases
Amid probe of many brain disorders, ENIGMA finds common structural changes in diverse kinds of epilepsy
Science, 2018
In a Major Shift, Cancer Drugs Go ‘Tissue-Agnostic’
Encouraged by an FDA approval, companies design cancer drugs to work in any solid tumor
Science, 2017
Killer Clones
Overgrowth of mutant blood cells is common in older people – and a risk factor for serious disease
Science, 2017
Lighting Up the Nighttime
Artificial light at night needs to be reduced to limit negative environmental impacts.
Science, 2018
Liquid Sunshine
Ammonia made from sun, air and water could turn Australia into a renewable energy superpower.
Science, 2018
Making Chemicals with Electricity
Hydrogen can be produced in electrically heated reactors, reducing CO2 emissions
Science, 2019
Making Room for New Memories
Clearing neuronal networks from transient memory engrams during sleep consolidates memories.
Science, 2018
Medical Centers Spearhead China’s Pharma Push
Nation hopes reforms will yield more and better drugs
Science, 2017
Missed Shots: Science Revisits its 2020 Breakthrough of the Year
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout was a spectacular success – and a stunning tragedy.
Science, 2021
New Artificial Enamel is Harder and More Durable Than the Real Thing
Novel material mimics enamel’s complex structure with stronger components
Science, 2022
Nitrogen in the Environment
Excess nitrogen causes problems in developed nations, but nitrogen-poor soils threaten food security elsewhere.
Science, 2019
Not So Fast
We can’t even agree on what autonomous vehicles are, much less how they will affect our lives.
Science, 2017
Novavax’s Long-Awaited COVID-19 Vaccine Authorizations Offer an Alternative to mRNA
European Commission and World Health Organization approvals usher in key addition to vaccine supply
Science, 2021
Omicron Booster Shots Are Coming – With Lots of Questions
COVID-19 vaccines get their first update since the pandemic began. Here’s what you need to know about them
Science, 2022
Out of Balance in the Arctic
Polar bears have high energy requirements that rise further as a result of climate change
Science, 2018
Quest for Fire
Rob McGinnis aims to use renewable energy to turn carbon dioxide and water into gasoline
Science, 2019
Reducing Antimicrobial Use in Food Animals
Consider user fees and regulatory caps on veterinary use
Science, 2017
Revolutionary Malaria Tests Have Unexpected Downsides
Despite rapid tests, health workers undertreat malaria – and overuse antibiotics – a big new study shows
Science, 2017
Scientifically Assess Impacts of Sustainable Investments
Metrics can inform investors wary of “green washing”
Science, 2018