You may have a bad back and not even know it. One of the commonest back problems physicians treat, called spinal stenosis, gives leg symptoms: pain, tingling, numbness and weakness down the legs, ...

A new study reveals that giraffes can use statistical inferences to predict the likelihood of receiving carrot slices rather than zucchini slices, Phys.org reports. According to researchers, this ...

The frequently cited claim that 60% to 90% of transgender and gender-diverse children and young adults ultimately identify as ...

A detailed analysis of patterns and trends in gender-related killings of women and girls (femicide/feminicide) is provided in a separate research brief, published in tandem with the Global Study on ...

A version of this essay first appeared in Jess Steier’s newsletter, “Unbiased Science.” Fluoride is having a rough day in the court of public opinion. The National Toxicology Program (NTP), part of ...

He emphasizes the statistical analysis sought only to characterize the risks, not to explain what is driving them. But at the same time, he hopes the study will spark deeper exploration of the factors ...

Activists have long argued that police killings are vastly undercounted. A new study, along with other research, proves them right. Credit: Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images When someone in ...

The National Center for Education Statistics has tracked academic progress and achievement gaps in U.S. schools for more than 150 years. Educators, policymakers, and researchers alike rely on its data ...

Understanding some statistics is important for general science literacy. Below are some common statistics resources that may be useful for your project work. To support your professional development, ...