"An epic exploration of possibilities. What If is a Webby Award-winning science web series that takes you on a journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities, some in distant corners of the ...

Schools remain quiet as they navigate potential consequences for research grants and support for underrepresented students.

Jewel Plummer Cobb was a cancer researcher who investigated how hormones, ultraviolet light and chemotherapeutic drugs can ...

Experience the beauty of nature through striking black-and-white illustrations, where every detail is captured in shades of contrast and depth. From delicate leaves to towering trees, this artistic ...

Keon West's new book ‘The Science of Racism’ brings empirical evidence to the racism discourse at a pivotal moment for DEI.

Our biological sciences students explore the complexities of life and work to address global challenges in biology. Our faculty advance knowledge in a wide range of disciplines within the biological ...

Imani Perry traces the history and symbolism of the color blue, from the indigo of the slave trade, to Coretta Scott King's wedding dress, to present day cobalt mining. Her new book is Black in Blues.

In May 1961, Mr. Farmer led the first Freedom Ride, with 13 white and Black passengers ... He earned a master’s in biology there and a Ph.D. in botany at the University of Iowa.

The number of Black people living in the United States reached a new high of 48.3 million in 2023. That’s up a third (33%) since 2000, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of government data.

Björk has said she remains hopeful for the future of the planet, claiming that “biology always wins ... It’s very US, UK, European-centered, white, male – and thankfully, you know ...