Researchers have discovered the secret to how champion divers like sperm whales can dive for an hour or more.
The U.S. government has seized the long-missing diaries of Nazi official Alfred Rosenberg—and they may be the most revealing documents ever found from that era.
There's a new cause for concern in the sports world: The first study of "heading" soccer balls shows an impact on the brain.
The Supreme Court ruling bans the patenting of naturally occurring genes, but not of artificial DNA.
Extensive x-rays of the ancient bird Archaeopteryx reveal a previously unseen pattern in its feather pigments.
Scotland's whisky industry churns out a sobering amount of waste, but it may eventually feed a heady biofuels market if Celtic Renewables' plans succeed.
The world is on track to dangerous global warming, but some solutions could be implemented quickly, says International Energy Agency.
Bird-watchers are using the songs on their smartphones to lure birds. But the result could be bad karma for the birds.
Technically a chemical weapon, tear gas is once again in the news: This time, it's seeing heavy use in Turkish protests.
Ice shelves lose more mass through melting where the ice meets the sea than by shedding icebergs, a new study says.
You may not make it to 116 like Japan's Jiroemon Kimura, but longevity expert Dan Buettner has some tips for reaching a ripe old age.
Dust storms are increasing in number in the U.S. What does having more dust in the air actually mean?
Different countries have different regulations on pet travel. Read and re-read the rules, and follow them to the letter, before jetting off with Fido in tow.
The missing diary of a Nazi leader has been recovered after 64 years—and could shed new light on the inner workings of Nazi high command.
A domestic dog virus is posing a new threat to endangered tigers in the wild-partly by making them less fearful of people, experts say.
Cheetahs can run faster than 60 mph, but to succeed at hunting, a new study shows that they rely instead on their ability to accelerate.
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, New York has announced a bold plan to confront rising seas. But the threat to other cities is far worse.
