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!

How smart are copy cats? Maybe it depends on your species

Brian Zenowich will sometimes spend his workdays doing a little arm-in-arm dancing. His dance partners manage to stay in step, duplicating his every move almost

Trees are outstanding historians. In fact, scientists dating back to Leonardo da Vinci recognized the value of trees. While others had figured out that you coul

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

Astrophysicist is using 3-D images generated by a supercomputer to understand what happens with a supernova explodes.

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: Researchers are developing a robot language so 'bots' can cooperate with each other.

Video: Aerial surveillance cameras in some stores track our shopping behavior and help retailers determine what to sell and how to position it.

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.

Team of scientists and engineers head to the heart of earthquake country to learn more about predicting when and where an earthquake will happen — before the

Non-native earthworms are damaging hardwood forests; one University of Minnesota group is working to clear up the misconception that they're always harmless.

Fascinating research focuses on aerial feats of the dragonfly such as hunting and the impressive act of mating in mid-air.

An entire ecosystem living without light or oxygen flourishes beneath the ocean floor.

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

A freshwater lake the size of the state of West Virginia has practically disappeared. The lessons that the Aral Sea may hold for U.S. waterways.

What’s been called the largest wetlands restoration in the Western U.S. was halted in December. California is projecting up to a $42 billion budget shortfall

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

We're looking at 2 to 6 months before the oil will stop gushing into the Gulf of Mexico. There are still a lot of questions that need answers.

British Petroleum CEO Tony Hayward is very mindful of the need to keep bacteria out of his workers' food. Keeping toxins out of their lungs -- not so much.

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.

These well-educated believers have positive views of science but selectively reject certain theories that conflict with their religious beliefs.

The 40 Bags in 40 Days challenge encourages you to tackle one area of clutter in your home each day and get rid of it responsibly.

"Vertical Churches" give viewers a head-turning look at some of the most beautiful architecture in the world.

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.

To broaden support for space exploration, advocates should consider approaching religious groups.

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

The effect was greatest as kids got older, with tweens increasingly less likely to share.

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

Fancy a new townhouse on Cupidity Drive?

It emerged from wartime bombing unscathed. But can Germany's Ulm Minster survive an onslaught of pee?

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

These symbols of good luck from around the world might just improve your energy in the universe.

The festivities preceding the Catholic season of Lent are known by different names in different parts of the world. But it's a celebration everywhere.

The annual Olvera Street blessing of the animals was held on March 31 in Los Angeles.

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

Do you believe that "everything happens for a reason"? You might be making this error, too.

The poor Lorax is turned into a shill for SUVs, with kids failing to appreciate the subtleties. And it gets worse than that horrible TV ad.

So many people have pinned this easy cleaning tip on Pinterest and shared it on Facebook, it has to work, right?

Bees make it and we get to enjoy it. But honey is good for more than just sweetening recipes, here are 10 ways to use honey.

This ancient tea from the Yunnan province in China has numerous health benefits and tastes wonderful.

The most commonly used cinnamon, cassia, contains a natural element that when used in large amounts can cause liver damage.

Once you have the virus, cold sores can appear with little warning. Here's what you can do to treat and prevent these unsightly blemishes.

Here are five foods that will help keep your hair healthy.

Suffering from hot flashes, fatigue, insomnia or anxiety? Hormonal imbalance could be to blame — try these natural remedies to get things back on track.

Herbals and natural food alternatives may offer you a chance to skip the pills next time you're sick.

Research is finding that probiotics might be useful in treating high blood pressure, anxiety, eczema and other maladies.