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A worm that survived 46,000 years in permafrost wows scientists
Scientists have discovered a worm that managed to stretch its short life expectancy — by tens of thousands of years. -
How the lowly fruit fly is an incredible asset in alcohol addiction research
Scientists say they share many genes that cause human disease, making them a valuable research tool. -
Why we should respect sharks, not fear them, according to marine biologist Greg Skomal
Skomal tells shark tales in new book "Chasing Shadows." -
Fireworks can make bad air quality even worse. For some cities, the answer is drones
Cities looking to play it safe this Fourth of July are using innovative alternatives to fireworks displays. -
The first supermoon of the year will light up the night sky Monday evening
The best show in the night sky this week may not be fireworks.Monday's night sky will be lit by the first supermoon of the year — so-called because it… -
Scientists have found signs of a new kind of gravitational wave. It's really big
Scientists say they are starting to find signs of an elusive type of rumbling through space that could be created by the biggest, baddest black holes in… -
The psychology of adrenaline junkies: Why do people put their lives at risk for fun?
For some, the sense of risk versus reward might be distorted. -
Why do some people get rashes in space? There's a clue in astronaut blood
Astronauts are supposed to be in excellent health. It's part of the job description. They quarantine before blasting off to avoid getting sick and… -
For amateur astronomers, 'star parties' are the antidote to light-polluted skies
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Up a winding road that cuts through the Allegheny Plateau, hundreds of amateur astronomers in campers and pickups stream into northern… -
Huntington's spreads like 'fire in the brain.' Scientists say they've found the spark
Diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's spread through the brain like a forest fire. A new study suggests how the fire starts.
