Climate change has turned carbon into an enemy of the environment, but a new book puts the infamous element in its proper (and less villainous) context
Despite the enduring stereotype that girls are less proficient with numbers than boys, a new study suggests there is no longer any such difference
On Thursday, NASA released findings that indicate magnetic explosions about one-third of the way to the moon cause the northern lights, or aurora borealis, to burst in spectacular shapes and colors
The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer
The sabal palm, Florida's state tree, is under attack by a microscopic killer that has scientists stumped
More older children are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder while the rate is holding steady for children under 12
A new study shows that dieters can double their weight loss by jotting down what foods they eat
Heart disease is often referred to as the leading cause of death in the U.S.
The habitats of thousands of species are threatened with extinction
China wants clean technology; Japan, an old rival, has it to sell. Why necessity is trumping animosity in the global-warming fight
Tell the governor he just lost my vote.