Science

Dutch scientists will shortly unveil a burger that uses meat grown at great expense in a laboratory. Growing meat is more efficient in the long-term, but people may not take to it.

Researchers have figured out how to clone human embryonic stems cells, which can be used to develop tissue for many uses. Will investors jump in?

Space scientists say Kepler has already found enough potential and confirmed planets to keep them busy for years.

Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institute of Health, on how sequester cuts have caused anxiety for young researchers.

As government spending on medical research drops, some would-be scientists are having second thoughts.

Researchers at the University of Texas are working on a way to produce mass quantities of nanocellulose — a non-toxic construction and engineering material that's strong, saves trees, and could help reduce greenhouse gases.

Many believe genetics are the next big thing in medicine, but one question for this new era of personalized medicine is cost.

Stephen Keppel, economic editor at Univision News, joins Marketplace Morning Report host Jeremy Hobson to explain how Brazil is working to attract foreign skilled workers from around the world.

National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins says government funding is the best way to support large scientific enterprises and fundamental health advances.