Birds are a lot like dinosaurs. Now, scientists have discovered how dinosaur feet, which had back toes that were non-opposable, evolved into the thumb-like opposable toe of birds.
Scientists are learning a bit more about prehistoric climate change with the help of a cave.
Low-ranking, female chimps may bond more strongly with other females than with males.
There's some good news when it comes to the bird flu. Scientists have developed vaccines for the H5N1 and H7N9 strains of avian influenza.
Those who are blind sometimes learn to use echoes from tongue or finger clicks to navigate their world. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at this phenomenon.
Bigger brains are only better if they have an evolutionary advantage.
It turns out that a colorful and charismatic reptilian species, which is only found in Madagascar, is actually composed of 11 different species.
NASA's Mars Rover, Curiosity, is continuing its trek across Mars. On last Thursday, it climbed a hill to approach a site for investigating a geological boundary.
There may now be a drug than can treat the harmful effects of radiation exposure. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the drug, Neupogen, which can treat acute radiation injury.
New findings published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism show that metabolic syndrome could increase the risk of early death.
New findings published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveal that too much time spent playing video games could be linked to a higher risk of neurological disorders.
Recently, Sunny, a shepherd mix, was brought into the offices of Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson. The dog was found hanging from a tree with a rope tied around her mouth. Fortunately, she is slowly beginning to recover.
