Some sites have closed completely, while others are making modifications to promote social distancing

The extent of the toy’s durability came as a 'surprise' to researchers behind a new study

The California landmark is closed, but you can explore its bizarre architectural features from afar

No SARS-CoV-2 infections have yet been detected in our closest living relatives. But there is precedent for viruses jumping from people to other great apes

With no new infections reported in Hubei province in recent days, restrictions are easing up—but experts worry about possible 'second wave' of cases

Titles related to "home-life" subjects—like preserving and canning—have also experienced a boost in sales

The exact molecule behind the Minamata mercury disaster, caused by a chemical plant’s wastewater, remains a point of disagreement

The country has shut down its museums and archaeological sites in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus

Matilda McCrear was just 2 when she was captured and brought to Alabama on the "Clotilda"

Americans have some time before social distancing measures can let up—and every day counts

Thieves pilfered "The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring 1884" from the Singer Laren in the early hours of Monday morning

The impact that created Pluto’s 'heart' may have rippled through its ocean and damaged its rear

The worms are 283-times more abundant than they were in the 1970s, which might be a sign of healthy marine ecosystems

Visitors can get up close and personal with augmented reality versions of historic globes recently digitized by the British Library

The CDC recommends wearing a fabric mask in public where social distancing is difficult, like at the grocery store

Universities, libraries and museums are among the organizations seeking personal stories about the pandemic's effects on daily life

Starved of resources, these hardy bacteria still eke out a living, suggesting life forms could survive in the harsh habitats on other planets

Nadia, a four-year-old Malayan tiger, is the first known animal to test positive for coronavirus in the United States

The show ran for just five days before the London museum closed due to COVID-19

Called "Social Distancing, Haiku and You," Alan Nakagawa's project will result in a sound collage that interweaves a multitude of voices

Pompeii Archaeological Park Director Massimo Osanna narrates stunning drone footage of preserved daily life in the ancient city

Sourdough librarian Karl De Smedt has traveled the world to gather more than 120 jars of starters

Perhaps the cigar-shaped object is a shard from a shredded planetary body, a computer simulation suggests

Blending marshmallows with scientific rigor, the contest offers levity during a difficult time

These cliques wear pink every day of the week

The creator behind the reptilian repertoire hopes many more pet museums are in the works

Major League Baseball players and team employees to participate in 10,000-person COVID-19 study

The sites include the 5,000-year-old tomb of Meresankh III, the Red Monastery and the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Barquq

'The break in the scientific record is probably unprecedented,' one ecologist says

"Occupy White Walls" allows players to design their own art galleries—and explore others' out-of-the-box creations

The 20th-century architect defined a uniquely American style that used nature-inspired motifs and horizontal lines

Fears around the pandemic are causing sleep patterns to change and strange dreams to linger in people’s memories

Beaches in Florida and Thailand have tentatively reported increases in nests, due to decreased human presence. But the trend won’t necessarily persist

In the days before his death, the New York man spoke often of his lost twin and the lessons humanity seemed not to have learned

The 1888 historical account is likely the first ever confirmed case of a human being struck dead by an interstellar interloper

Expressing yourself and trying to read others’ faces in a grid of video feeds is a taxing task

Nearly 2,000 years ago, women who rode horseback and practiced archery may have roamed the steppes of Mongolia

Armchair travelers can also enjoy 360-degree views of the city's famed Northern Lights

The virus tweaks bee behavior to infect new hives and may also spread other hive-killing pathogens and pests

A study of microbial communities at the site of a 1989 deep-sea mining test suggests the fragile ecosystem may take half a century to fully recover

Researchers are attempting to teach eight dogs to detect the pandemic, which could help quickly screen large numbers of people in public places

Coyotes, bears and more are enjoying areas usually reserved for crowds of human visitors

The Catholic Church's actions during World War II have long been a matter of historical debate

Stay-at-home orders have inspired those with ample free time to pick up hands-on projects

Research linking air pollution to elevated death rates remains preliminary but scientists hope the pandemic spurs tighter air quality regulations

The specimen may be the earliest known example of a squid-like creature on the attack

The quarantined felines of the world are coming for your screens

Pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis Jr., trumpeter Wallace Roney, and guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli succumbed to complications caused by the novel coronavirus

Catch the musical event, featuring Sting, Death Cab for Cutie front man Ben Gibbard and other artists, on YouTube tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern time