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Scientists often share their latest research on posters displayed at big conferences. Posters are a long-standing tradition, but one reformer says they're mostly terrible and need to change.

The five covers feature the company's heroes — including Spiderman, Iron Man, and the Hulk — all engaging in activities educators have been trying to promote.

The vote faced a 60% threshold, and the failure leaves abortion banned across most of the South beyond six weeks of pregnancy — when many still don't realize they're pregnant.

Rapinoe reflects on on equal pay and patriotism. Maureen Corrigan reviews We Keep the Dead Close, by Becky Cooper. Nose Dive author McGee talks about how our sense of smell affects taste.

James Nestor explains how breathing can impact sleep and resilience. Critic Kevin Whitehead reflects on jazz movie endings. Sonia Shah talks about her book, The Next Great Migration.

President Obama has launched basic research to help scientists peer deep into the individual nerve circuits in the brain. There's also a more practical effort to restore the memories of injured soldiers by outfitting them with specialized brain implants.

Author Kim Stanley Robinson knows that most science fiction fans think the best books were written in their youth — whenever that was. But in his case, he says, it's more than nostalgia: the late '60s and early '70s were a spectacular time for science fiction. He recommends three classics from that fruitful era.

Popular myth has long credited New York's soft water for the city's irresistibly crusty, chewy bagels. But the chemistry behind a superior bagel is more complicated.

Stripping naked is a good way to cool off on a steamy day. But that won't pass muster on the street. Scientists say light-colored, lightweight clothing is the next best thing.

Ma began learning Bach's famous cello suites when he was 4. Now in his 60s, Ma has released his third recording of the pieces. Critic Lloyd Schwartz says this latest iteration may be his favorite.