The new season of Smithsonian Channel's 'Polar Bear Town' will explore the intersection of humans and the 'Lords of the Arctic' in Manitoba.

Astronomers use infrared "eyes" to shed light on these enigmatic cosmic structures.

Video: Dennis Hong is living his dreams — literally — in a lab filled with wacky robots.

Find out what wood ducks are revealing about threats to our fine feathered friends.

Video: Keeping better track of yourself and your keys.

Video: Learn about the bobtail squid and its interesting relationship with beneficial bacteria.

Your avatar may be just a virtual identity, but it can also affect how you are in the real world.

Cutting edge research without having to cut up anything!

Video: Team of chemical engineers from Austin are creating solar cells that are light, flexible, efficient and affordable.

Babies are oriented towards pro-social individuals. They prefer interacting with a pro-social individual over an anti-social individual.

Anyone who's ever polished silver knows that keeping the tarnish at bay is never ending work. But, you may not know that polishing also rubs away some of the pr

A comparative psychologist says African grey parrots have the social skills of a 2-year-old child and the intelligence of a 5-year-old.

Video: Virtual reality immerses students in proteins and peptides.

These robotic labs, called ESPs, collect water samples in the open water and can determine if a beach is safe for swimming or water is clean enough to drink

Video: Teams from the Disaster Research Center (DRC) go to devastated locations to learn more about how lives may be saved in the future.

Video: Digitized images of very thin slices of the human brain are used to determine whether behavior patterns are reflected in the structure of the brain.

Time can be rough on a dam: as it ages, repairs are more costly and it risks catastrophic breakage. But removing one can also be a major eco-hazard.

A team of researchers restored "lost memories" in the brains of mice.

An MNN column causes an uproar in the scientific and not-so-scientific community. Our columnist responds.

A recent study featuring blog posts from fictitious Italian politicians found the use of swear words made candidates sound more relatable.

The mainstream media is ignoring the most important side of the BP oil leak story- the incredible suffering of Tony Hayward, the CEO of British Petroleum. Could

Comedian beats up BP CEO look-alike on 'Colbert Report'.

The head of the Catholic Church recently said 'Paradise is open to all of God’s creatures.'

From the birth of Jesus in a manger to the Star of Bethlehem, the details of the Nativity story show up in Christmas pageants and storefront windows everywhere.

An art student inspired by "clean eating" creates ephemeral fruit mandalas that are as tasty as they are beautiful.

Five years in the making, the film takes audiences on an interfaith journey through one of the world's 'most storied' cities.

Nat Geo's telling of Christ's life focuses on his plight as a human being living in such a tumultuous time.

How have Easter's ancient paganist roots manifested in this modern Christian celebration?

The pontiff's sweeping new encyclical is meant not just for Earth's 1.2 billion Catholics, but for 'every person living on this planet.'

Here are 10 beautiful churches that have been converted into something else.

Around 180 laypeople help the sisters keep up their round-the-clock prayer vigil.

2,500-year-old stone slab could offer clues to deciphering the lost language and religion of the Etruscans.

Reconnect with the wild in these magic Celtic gardens.

The spells are written in a mysterious language, but a few names of demons could be deciphered.

The new policy at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center in Merced builds trust and community, and the patients are seeing the results.

Archaeologists conducting digital surveys below the surface of St. Nicholas Church have discovered an untouched temple.

The Swedish ritual of Årsgång or "year walk" is said to reveal visions of the future — if you can complete the requirements.

Mennonites and Amish workers have been on the ground in Texas since August and continue to assist in rebuilding efforts.

Tsepdro is a sacred art form in Tibet. It's traditionally made during Losar, the Tibetan New Year.

The ancient Romans saw 'Pluto's Gate' in what is now modern-day Pamukkale in Turkey as the entrance to the underworld. Now we know how it worked.

There is indeed a national security issue raised by selling this ex-military brand to China. But it's not the U.S. that faces a threat from this boat anchor of

The oil cleansing method has women everywhere ditching face soap in favor of oil — but why?

How to pollen-proof your life with these 20 tips for seasonal allergy sufferers.

These home remedies can help you tackle that pesky poison ivy rash the natural way.

After trying several methods to remove the label glue from the bottles, I finally found the winner.

Believe the hype: Shea butter really is a wonderful all-around health and beauty balm.

Although it takes some time to get the plants going, homegrown "wild" ginseng has more value and character than cultivated roots.

Pesky insects can be a real pain during summer outdoor activities, but these simple remedies ease the aftermath of a bee sting.

The research on acupuncture isn't clear-cut, but for those looking for relief from hot flashes or night sweats, this is one option.

A quick trip to the backyard (or store) can yield the right plants to create healing concoctions at home.