Two stars are headed toward disaster. Astronomers have discovered a close pair of white dwarf stars that are doomed to merge and cause a thermonuclear explosion that will result in a supernova.
A new initiative may be key to measuring the impact of climate change on thunderstorms. Scientists have created a draft of a global thunderstorm map, which could be crucial when it comes to storm prediction in the future.
Astronomers may have discovered a hidden galaxy, called Galaxy X. Veiled behind clouds of dust, the dark-matter-dominated galaxy is marked by a cluster of young, pulsating stars.
Can pheromones really help us get a date?
Lungfish and salamanders can hear, despite not having an outer ear or tympanic middle ear. Now, scientists are taking a closer look at exactly how hearing evolved about 300 million years ago.
When it comes to eating healthy, you may want to go organic. Scientists have taken a look at a person's pesticide exposure as part of a healthy diet, and have found that going organic may help reduce this particular exposure.
It turns out that some ancient snow patches which have existed for thousands of years are now melting at record speeds. Scientists have found that glaciers and permanent snow patches in Norway are now vanishing at an astonishing rate.
NASA has unveiled a new video of the far side of the moon. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has caught images of the moon's far side and now, NASA has constructed a video that shows and explains exactly what the far side is like.
You may just want to settle for "Mr. Okay" rather than "Mr. Right." Evolutionary researchers have discovered that settling is a better evolutionary strategy than waiting for the perfect person.
Previous research has shown that the disappearance of Neaderthals (Homo neaderthalensis) from Europe occurred an estimated 40,000 years ago. Yet new research reveals that these hominids could have disappeared near the Iberian Peninsula just about 45,000 years ago.
Fecal transplants are oftentimes used to help replace good bacteria in the body that's been killed or suppressed. However, it caused significant weight-gain for one female recipient.
Drinking one glass of red wine regularly has been linked to decreased risk of certain cardiovascular issues. The antioxidants found in the drink can help your heart. Yet did you know that drinking red wine may also help you lose weight?
