How do we know how severe a forest fire is going to be? Scientists have discovered that forest composition, ground cover and topography are the best predictors of forest fire severity in the Western U.S
It turns out that the mass extinction event that killed off the dinosaurs may have made the way for fish.
Stringing together meaningless sounds in order to create meaningful ones was once thought to be a human trait alone. Now, scientists have discovered that a species of bird, babbler birds, can also communicate this way.
Some of us may be partial to blue eyes, but did you know a new study actually links this shade to an increased risk of alcohol dependency?
A health technique may help increase blood flow into a prematurely born baby's umbilical cord, improving both blood pressure and red blood cell levels, while simultaneously reducing the risk of bleeding in the brain.
New findings published in the journal Obesity reveal that women who are drinking alcohol may also be more likely to eat more as alcohol exposure sensitizes the brain's response to food aromas, increasing caloric intake.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women may increase their risk of heart disease, according to a recent study.
Celiac disease can be a huge strain on patients and their families. Now, scientists have discovered what they believe to be the cause of celiac disease.
Too much of anything isn't good for you. And it just so turns out, that's even true when it comes to water.
Type Ia supernovae are the "standards" that researchers use to chart the distance of the universe. But are all of these stars the same?
It's no surprise that marijuana use can influence weight gain or give you "the munchies," slang for excessive hunger when smoking marijuana. Yet did you know that several factors can ultimately influence the effect, including gender, level of use and concomitant cigarette smoking?
New Horizons is closing in on Pluto, and will soon get the best information to date on the tiny dwarf planet. In just two weeks New Horizons will arrive at Pluto and its moon, Charon.
