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Evidence mounts against the traditional story of early human migration through an ice corridor
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Dog sperm quality has decreased likely from household chemical exposure
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Those painful cupping "hickies" are only the start—athletes go to great lengths to gain an edge
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It's the Martian "magic hour"
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New research suggests the bright red birds are viral “super-suppressors”
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Naturally occurring fire tornadoes are scary, but a new clean-burning, controlled version could help clean oil spills
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Thanks to industrial byproducts and pesticides, birds face more contamination than their cousins inland
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Researchers set out to photograph the elusive cat to help create a conservation plan for the endangered feline
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In a new study, readers showed "a survival advantage" over those who don't ever crack open a book
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A new study shows sunflowers have an internal clock and face east to keep bees and other insects happy
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Evidence shows a cataclysmic flood occurred along the Yellow River 3,200 years ago
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The number of shooting stars could double this year
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The invasive emerald ash borer is threatening the forests where Rawlings and Louisville Sluggers come from, putting the bats in jeopardy
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Tour the Red Planet without the risk of a multi-million dollar crash
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From rising temperatures and ocean levels to record greenhouse gas levels, 2015 was a rough year for planet Earth
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Gray squirrels, raccoons and crayfish were among the prohibited species
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Moon Express will head to Earth’s nearest neighbor in 2017
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Climate change could decimate the iconic tree for future generations
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Journey to the Center of Earth
The area is full of rare metals, but a new study shows it's a hub for deep-sea diversity, too
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