Our galaxy is nearly as old as the Universe itself, but there is still some action in the form of newborn stars. The age of the Universe can be determined quite exactly to be 13.8 billion years, while our galaxy, the Milky Way, is also ancient — some of its stars are more than 13 billion years old...
Adding more fiber to your diet may lower the risk of stroke, a new study showed on Thursday, although the effect is moderate.
Three astronauts blasted off from the steppes of Central Asia aboard of Russian Soyuz spacecraft, in a record breaking speed to the International Space Station.
A New York doctor was indicted for recklessly performing liposuction on a woman who later died.
If you're uncertain of where to get your prescription drugs for the lowest prices, a recent analysis by Consumer Reports shows that many medications, now sold in generic forms at lower prices, are available for the lowest price at Costco and the highest price at CVS Caremark.
Around 7,000 patients in Oklahoma are being urged to get tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C as health officials believe they may have been exposed to those infections after being treated by a dentist who may have infected them with his unsanitary medical equipment.
For those suffering from fibromyalgia, a new study shows that weekly exercise may help to alleviate some symptoms of chronic pain felt in the joints.
A man in Utah's Antelope Island was reportedly attacked by a 1,500-pound bison after witnesses said he provoked the animal.
British researchers are currently developing robot swarms that could ultimately lead to a better understanding of how a group of machines could work together in order to fulfill any given task, providing insight into how humans can harness the power of machines.
The experimental solar-powered plane Solar Impulse, created by Swiss inventors Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg ,is reportedly headed for the United States where it will fly coast-to-coast. The "Across America" tour lifts off in May, says a report in the Huffington Post.
While a European ban on one of their pesticides becomes more likely, manufacturers Syngenta and Bayer announced a plan to support bee health and conduct more research in an effort to avert the ban.
The mystery behind the bizarre, grassless fairy circles that dot the Southwest African desert may have finally been solved.
