There may be a surprising twist on how our solar system formed.
A 1.8 million-year-old pinky bone may be the oldest hand bond to resemble modern humans. Not only that, but the recently discovered bone suggests that humans evolved much earlier than was first believed.
Certain types of microbial communities or microbiota may increase the risk of premature birth, according to researchers at Stanford University. A new study monitored the bacterial neighborhoods in different parts of a woman's reproductive tract, which can potentially determine the risk.
Vitamin D has been known for its health benefits. Yet did you know that it could also be particularly helpful for older adults-helping them maintain muscle integrity and strength? New findings published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals that while close to one in three older ...
It turns out that dogs may have evolved due to climate change.
Researchers uncovered a disturbing link between wildfire risk in the Amazon basin and hurricanes in the North Atlantic. They've discovered that high wildfire risk may actually cause more devastating hurricanes.
NASA's LADEE spacecraft has discovered something a bit unusual. It's found neon gas in the moon's atmosphere, something that has been confirmed for the very first time.
Health officials are still debating whether electronic cigarettes are really that much better for you than regular smoking. Yet a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health reveals that students who smoke E-cigarettes by the ninth grade are more likely to start smoking traditional cigaret...
Most of us have seen a sunset. No big deal, right? Aaron Williams-Mele has, too. But not in full color.
Thoth Technology is laying down the plans to build an elevator into space in order to make space travel more cost efficient.
Stronger winds may mean troubled times for wild animals, affecting how well they can feed, according to recent findings published in the Journal of Animal Ecology.
Most of us wouldn't mind a cup of Joe in the morning to energize us throughout our day. Yet did you know drinking coffee regularly can also help to prevent the return of colon cancer following treatment as well as improve the chances of survival?
