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Long-buried mosses recently exposed in the wake of a Canadian glacier's retreat are sprouting new growth, a study shows
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Such as, storms can make your head hurt. And we should expect more turbulence on transatlantic flights
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The British king's remains, discovered in a parking lot, were dropped in an awkward position in a grave that wasn't dug large enough
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A neurotransmitter called Nppb, we now know, plays a vital role in the sensation of an itch—and removing it can prevent itchiness entirely
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People in Brazil living close to forests are 25 times more likely to catch malaria than those living near places where all the trees have been cut down
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Better energy storage could transform electric vehicles and the power grid, and help the climate
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An infant's collapsing airway now has a device holding it open; as his tissue strengthens, the splint will be absorbed into his body
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By analyzing every tiny facial gesture, voice inflection or even how quickly we tap out a text message, devices are getting good at reading our emotions
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From "where there's smoke, there's fire" to "hard as nails," several sayings just don't pass scientific scrutiny
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A panel discusses the first American woman in space's lasting legacy and the challenges still to be overcome for gender equality in the sciences
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In a new exhibition, the university showcases 43 images rooted in scientific research that force viewers to contemplate the definition of art
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DNA analysis of 166-year-old potato plant leaves has revealed the disease strain that caused the starvation of millions
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Researchers are cooking up experiments to learn what might explain which foods we love and which foods we hate
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These award-winning photos, chosen from submissions by photographers in 45 countries, reveal the natural beauty of the night sky
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The young scientist demolished the old guard's ideas on the nature and size of the universe
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The Apollo 11 astronaut who walked on the moon dreams of a future where Americans are the first to walk on Mars
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Marine species threatened with extinction aren't just whales, seals and turtles--they include fish, corals, mollusks, birds, and a lone seagrass
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Some scientists think we'll be able to define great art by analyzing our brains when we see or hear it. Critics say don't hold your breath
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In the lab, the presence of earthworms can reduce the number of leaves damaged by slugs by 60 percent, a new study finds
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On the landmark species-saving law’s 40th anniversary, environmental historian Peter Alagona explains why it doesn’t work and offers a path toward recovery
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