Physicist Dr. Laura Grego explains in lay terms just why the US ground-based midcourse missile defense system doesn't work.

Dr. Peter Frumhoff discusses how science is pinpointing companies’ impacts.

Despite modernization efforts, China's nuclear force remains less capable and much smaller than the US arsenal.

Sally Jewell, former Secretary at the Department of the Interior, talks about the Trump administration’s effort to rollback scientific and conservation safeguards.

Deadly, costly coal is on the way out—in part because renewable energy is far cheaper and cleaner to deploy.

Straight from the Los Angeles auto show, UCS engineer David Reichmuth talks about the drive to make EVs more accessible, affordable, and ubiquitous.

Former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy talks about the state of affairs at the Environmental Protection Agency.

Five esteemed scientists, including a Presidential Medal of Freedom winner, tell us why they are grateful for science.

Public institutions buy a lot of food—which means they can play a key role in building a better food system.

What's failing, what's vulnerable, and what can be done?