When someone tells you that you need more fiber in your diet, do you immediately think of bran muffins? Not to disparage bran ...

From the Great Wall of China to the iconic Taj Mahal, uncover the fascinating histories and cultural significance of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

In medieval England, “handedness” determined whether one was considered virtuous or evil. The Latin root of “left” literally ...

How did ancient people translate other languages? Knowing more than one language has been beneficial throughout time.

Scientists discover a new species of arthropod preserved in 3-D by iron pyrite.

A zombie fungus, Massospora cicadina, can consume cicadas.

Gasoline fuels most light-duty vehicles, such as passenger cars and pickup trucks. Heavy-duty vehicles, like buses, delivery ...

From evading predators to withstanding natural disasters, animals have been using burrows for over 500 million years.

The gatekeepers of information have always played a crucial role for society. They were originally the television, radio and ...

People often contract schistosomiasis through water contaminated with infected snails and feces.

Some 13,000 years ago, just as the last Ice Age was receding, ancient humans were returning to a camp in the Great Lakes ...

Long-term high ultrafine particle concentrations in New York state neighborhoods are linked to higher numbers of deaths. That ...