A 10-year project produces both brain wiring diagram and a "parts list" — paving the way for greater understanding of human ...

CubeSats make it affordable for universities and private companies to launch a satellite into space.

Some forms of renewable energy we think of as modern were used thousands of years ago.

Rabies is a fatal disease for both animals and people.

A spy plane designed to measure gamma ray bursts detected them frequently and discovered some new forms.

Superstitions may seem irrational, but research suggests they have benefits. These age-old rituals may be part of an ...

Many fish owners have tapped on their aquarium and hoped little Bubbles was merely taking a nap inside the tiny castle. It can be difficult to determine whether a fish is sleeping, and even scientists ...

Arthritis and worn joints reveal the physical toll of being a scribe in ancient Egypt. Learn how researchers uncovered the ...

A porcupine fossil recovered in Florida was the key clue in solving a paleontological mystery.

The other flowers a bee has visited recently will influence how it judges this one.

Fueled by record-warm waters, the storm turned into one of the largest on record ever to slam into the Gulf Coast.

Varying from tasting superpowers to almost a complete lack of flavor sense, these animals run the gamut.