It turns out that an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may just increase drought in the tropics. Scientists have taken a closer look at what effects CO2 might have on the environment and have found that it has the potential to intensity extreme droughts.
Astronomers have received some new, details images of the surface of Venus, which is normally shrouded by thick clouds made mostly of carbon dioxide.
A new class of drugs may be able to boost a person's healthy lifespan. Scientists have found that the new class of drugs dramatically slows the aging process in animals and alleviates symptoms of frailty by improving cardiac function and extending life.
About 300 years ago, three African-born slaves died on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin. Now, researchers have extracted and sequenced tiny bits of DNA remaining in the skeletons' teeth to determine where in Africa these individuals lived before they were captured and enslaved.
Astronomers have taken a closer look at one of the most active star-forming regions in the galaxy. The new findings may give astronomers a better understanding of the process that may have helped form the sun 4.5 billion years ago.
It turns out that our ancient ancestors may have looked quite a bit differently than we do today. Researchers have taken a closer look at bones from early human species and have found that they had distinct body forms that were different than those of today.
Scientists have analyzed changes in the climate that occur over several decades and have found that the changes are happening faster than at historical levels and are also starting to speed up.
Harvard researchers recently presented a study at the Endocrine Soceity during the annual meeting in San Diego on Sunday. Lead researcher of the university Elizabeth Lawson examined 25 men all around the age of 27--half of whom were obese or overweight.
New findings published in the journal DNA and Cell Biology suggest that Viagra could help kill off cancer.
A veggie diet can reduce your risk of colorectal cancer, according to recent findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association of Internal Medicine.
New research from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that excessive and constant praise for your child, even when unwarranted, could lead to an increased risk of narcissistic tendencies.
New findings published in the journal of the American Cancer Society, CANCER, show that both prostate cancer and breast cancer, tend to cluster together in the same families.
