An epidemiologist makes the case that a rush of research to stop a swine flu outbreak led to an accidental lab release of an ...

Before joining the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Burke was a professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health ...

So, Chewang Norphel, known locally as the “Ice Man of Ladakh,” has taken on the glacier crisis using pure wit alone. By ...

The Intelsat 33e satellite's breakup raises serious concerns about space debris. A communications satellite designed and ...

Two images were stored in and retrieved from DNA sequences faster than ever before. This could be a game-changer for our data ...

In the winter of 1911, Niagara Falls transformed into a surreal spectacle as a brutal cold snap turned the thundering cascade ...

Wastewater treatment plants could soon do more than just purify water — they could become hubs of industrial innovation.

When researchers first laid their hands on a newly discovered frog deep in Panama’s forests, they were in for a surprise. The small, golden amphibian left a lasting impression—literally. As they ...

Now, a new study suggests that an unlikely hero — the liver — may protect the brain from severe damage after cardiac arrest.

V404 Cygni, a black hole 8,000 light-years from Earth, was already famous in astronomical circles. But a recent discovery has ...

The oldest surviving wheel is the Ljubljana Marshes Wheel, discovered in Slovenia, and estimated to be over 5,100 years old.

Despite being one of the most peaceful countries on Earth, Japan is not immune to occasional acts of violence. In response to ...