A prescription refill program that quietly launched in Utah earlier this year has kicked off a big medical debate: Is ...

It’s safe to say that Robert J. Sawyer loves being a sci-fi writer. In fact, his license plate literally reads “SF Writer.” ...

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Why do some animals poo cubes? Why do bears make a dry poo occasionally? Take this quiz and see if you know the answers!

Last week in London as part of Climate Action Week, an event entitled Extreme Heat: Improving Governance and Strengthening ...

Shuji Nakamura already transformed the world once. His invention of blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) changed everything ...

If potted plants always seem to die under your care, you can take solace in knowing that plantkind as a whole will probably ...

A pair of recent studies by dream researchers suggest that the age-old advice may in fact be grounded in science.

Centuries-old Philippine artifacts may still hold untold stories. But not in their shape or appearance. This time, it is ...

The planet should not have survived the star's red giant phase—which sees a star balloon to more than 100 times its original ...

Scientists have discovered that a topical anti-aging drug called ABT-263 can dramatically improve wound healing in older skin. The treatment works by removing damaged “senescent” cells that accumulate ...

The New York City mayor's request to set thermostats at 78 degrees to avoid straining the power grid has the GOP acting like ...