Residues on arrow tips found in South Africa hint at how far back in history humans have been using poison for survival.

NJIT researchers have identified a class of high-energy particles responsible for the Sun’s mysterious and long-lasting gamma ...

Of the many acres of woodland that extend across Holden Arboretum, scientist David Burke believes the 250 acres or so of old-growth forests provide unique value for research and the environment.

When a guitar string is plucked or a playground swing is set in motion, the movement gradually fades away. Physicists call these “damped harmonic oscillators,” and Newton’s laws do a fine job of ...

It's not easy to claim being an old woman. To start with, how can I be 75 when I feel about 40? And isn't it shameful to be old when youth is valued? People proudly parrot statements such as, "I'm ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A remarkable fossilized larva has been discovered by ...