U.S. President Donald Trump is expected on Wednesday to announce 20% tariffs on most goods imported to the United States after previously slapping steep duties on autos, steel and aluminum and on ...

A discussion on “Pest Animals Management” organised by the Committee for the Popularization of Science (CPS) of Sri Lanka ...

Every day, decisions that affect our lives depend on knowing how many people live where. For example, how many vaccines are ...

There could be billions more people living on Earth than currently thought, according to a new study which claims rural figures worldwide could be vastly underestimated. Currently, the UN estimates ...

A study by Aalto University reveals that rural populations might be significantly undercounted. Researchers found potential ...

People living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods may be more likely to develop dementia than people living in neighborhoods with fewer disadvantages, according to a new study. The study does not ...

Yet, over the last few months, the Trump administration has unleashed a wave of attacks on official statistics whose scope is ...

A population-based surveillance study evaluated the extent and persistence of excess infant and childhood mortality among Black Americans between 1950 and 2019.

Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies. Higher exposure to these microplastics, which can be inadvertently consumed or inhaled, is associated with a ...

Over 800 marine species have recently been discovered including a guitar-shaped shark off the coast of Mozambique. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to marine biologist, Lucy Woodall.

Extending the human healthspan would bring happiness, vitality, productivity and meaning to millions of older adults. It ...

At least two mass extinction events in Earth's history were likely caused by the 'devastating' effects of nearby supernova explosions, a new study suggests. Researchers say these super-powerful blasts ...