The terrifying feeling of being unable to breathe is something that never leaves you, writes Helen Pitt.

We blame the captain when we find our modest paddle-steamer unable to weather a hurricane. But this UN agency's failings are by design.

If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.

Hydroponic systems for edible indoor gardens.

Using a dedicated vocal mic goes a long way when recording at home.

With tick season right around the corner in most areas, we hope these tick-identification tips will help you limit your risk and teach you a little more about these complex creatures.

Bats are extremely social, have turbo-charged metabolisms, and elite immune systems. All of these combined creates the perfect storm for harboring and transmitting diseases.

Two new pairs of headphones join the laptops and tablets in today's announcement.

Weighing in at more than four times the sun’s bulk yet emitting no detectable light, an invisible object is almost certainly a black hole, researchers reported Wednesday in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Most strikingly, it sits just 1,000 light years from our solar system, closer than any other known black hole.

Confined at home and with gyms closed, an increasing number of Americans are hopping on their bikes. To encourage those walking or rolling about their neighborhoods to maintain a buffer of space between themselves and other people, cities have increasingly taken the bold action of closing streets to through traffic, in what’s called “slow street” measures. Not only could these changes allow for socially-distanced exercise amid the pandemic, some of these closures may stick around into the future as officials try to curb America’s dependence on automobiles.

Pamela H. Smith finds scientific inspiration in manuscripts and other artifacts. “So much exploration, experimentation, and innovation happens in craft."

High-quality tool kits come in a variety of sizes and styles for your home repair needs. Just a hammer and a flathead screwdriver won't cut it.

Multi-function retro calculator watches.

The Congolese critter is legendary for its purported ability to withstand an adult man standing on its back, allegedly scurrying away unbothered once it’s released.

Expanding coronavirus testing is one of the most important tasks public health officials are tackling right now. But questions over accuracy of the two main types of tests have rightly caused concern.

Treat puzzles to help your cat claw their way out of boredom

You need special training and licensing to fly a drone this intense.

Sunlight travels nearly 94 million miles to reach Earth. Trap some in a box and use it to make s'mores.

Here's the latest news on how the pandemic is affecting the US and the world at large.

It's unusually late for the polar vortex to be this weak, but that's leading to some bizarre weather.

Some of the scariest, true-life stories you can tell over a campfire or a beer—featuring shark attacks, snake bites, spider bites, and lightning strikes.