Scientists have found that as climate change continues, we should expect temperatures to become warmer as drought occurs.
Scientists have captured a spectacular new image of the Prawn Nebula, reveal bright blue stars that cause the nebula's gas clouds to glow. The new picture reveals a bit more about this object in the universe.
It turns out that there are far more trees on Earth than previously realized.
Marijuana use appears to be on the rise among U.S. college students, even surpassing the use of daily cigarette smoking for the first time since 2014, according to a series of national surveys.
Scientists may have created a new material that self-heals with water. The multiphase polymer, which was created from the genetic code of squid ring teeth, may one day extend the life of medical implants, fiber-optic cables and other hard to repair in place objects.
Wind can be a powerful, shaping force. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at how wind sculpted one of Earth's most spectacular features: China's Loess Plateau.
Marijuana may just be able to help transplant patients. New research reveals that THC, which is the active ingredient in marijuana, may delay the rejection of incompatible organs.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning regarding five distributors of powdered caffeine due to misleading and potentially dangerous instructions on the label. The letter was released following the deaths of two otherwise healthy teenagers in 2014 after consuming caffeine su...
A high-tech mouth guard may be the new thing in fitness.
It turns out that Chesapeake Bay may be experiencing some of the largest algal blooms in years. Scientists have found that the algal blooms spreading across the bay may be the most intense and widespread in recent times.
An Antarctic lake may tell researchers a bit more about Earth's ancient past. They've found an oasis of oxygen at the bottom of the lake, which may reflect conditions on Earth two and a half billion years ago before oxygen became commonplace.
It turns out that when it comes to choosing a mate, cheek pads are the thing to watch out for. Female orangutans prefer males with large "check pads" on their faces.
