Scientists have described possible planetary systems where a gravitational nudge from one planet with just the right orbital configuration could have a devastating impact on the orbit and climate of another, possibly habitable world.
Which storms will intensify into hurricanes and which will peter out over time? That's the question that scientists are now tackling.
The Chinese giant salamander may be at risk of extinction. Although farms are kept in order to support their conservation, scientists have found that these farms illegally poach wild salamanders to supplement farmed populations.
New research published in the journal JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery show that older adults who receive cochlear implants will also gain improved speech perception, cognition and mood.
Scientists may have discovered an entirely new species that was hidden in a museum drawer for more than 70 years
Scientists may have found a way to reduce future forest fires. By harvesting fire-killed trees, loggers can actually reduce woody fuels for fires for up to four decades following a wildfire in a dry, coniferous forest.
Consuming caffeine drinks semi-regularly might not be a bad idea.
A new study on the effects of cannabis and Bipolar Disorder studies potential links to increases in manic and depressive symptoms.
New findings published in the journal Perception show what may actually be a fundamental bias in the way people prefer to watch their video games. In other words, some like to see their favorite characters go from left to right, in the way that many languages are read.
The number of people exposed to future sea level rise may be growing. Scientists have taken a closer look at the population along coasts and have found that the amount of people in these areas is increasing.
Understanding plants' immune systems may just lead to better tomatoes and other plants.
A giant, extinct sea creature may be a key piece of evidence for the early evolution of arthropods. The newly discovered fossil shows it had modified legs, gills on its back and a filter system for feeding.
