Physicists at the world's largest atom smasher announced on July 4 that they are more than 99 percent sure they've found a new, and heavy, boson particle, that

Confirming a Higgs boson, physicists say, will have wide-reaching implications.

The 2013 Nobel Prize in physics will be announced next week, and while the identity of the winner (or winners) is a closely guarded secret.

The man who theorized the Nobel Prize-winning Higgs boson particle is himself a bit of a mystery.

He may be one of the most famous men who ever lived, but there's plenty to learn about Nelson Mandela.

Misophonia, the 'hatred of sound', sends sufferers into a rage over sounds that other may be able to ignore. Chomping and lip smacking may be annoying to many,

From when it happens to why – and everything in between – here's your crash course on the shortest day of the year.

Some think Jane Austen, the beloved author, may have been offed.

Paul Hawken's latest book, 'Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming,' focuses on fixes rather than fighting.

Reading novels has all kinds of benefits for the mind — and maybe even the spirit.

Should baby boomers be blamed for stealing our kids' futures? Author Bruce Gibney thinks so — and he has a point.

Chris Grady's Lunarbaboon comics show off the sweet and sour sides of parenting and life.

If you want to read more books, these tips — setting goals, making it a habit, reading what you love and more — will help you up your book game.

Writer Stacy Tornio didn't think she'd get such an enthusiastic response from her son Jack about writing a book.

This skiing hot spot has plenty going on when it's not snowing: How about biking, hiking or camping for starters?

Southeastern Ohio is the most rural region of its state. Sometimes referred to as Appalachian Ohio because it sits in the foothills of the famous eastern U.S. m

Jeju Island is not on many Western tourists' radar. This speck of land off the southern coast of South Korea is hugely popular amongst domestic tourists and is

El Paso can be defined in many ways. It is a busy border crossing, the smaller of two cities that make up a cross-border metropolis (the Mexican city of Juarez

Gorgeous sunsets, abundant wildlife and serenity can be found just a ferry ride away from Seattle.

At long last, Method is set to release the world's first soap container — or any sort of container, for that matter — made partially from plastic trash reco

The winner of a new video contest can join a 3-week 'hardcore sailing adventure' through North Atlantic garbage patches.

If you’re thinking about getting some ink, consider these potential health risks before you commit.

Is the food you're eating healthy? The answer should be simple, but it's not.

Is there such a thing as natural diet soda? Matt Hickman feels your pain, you calorie-counting caffeine-heads.

See how many calories you're drinking, thanks to a clever visualization from Eat This, Not That. Then help make the bad-for-you drinks less easy on the wallet.

The Sodastream home soda maker will save you money and help keep plastic bottles out of the waste stream — just stay away from the company's Splenda-infused s

This weekend, read about how high fructose corn syrup might be to blame for the bees disappearing along with a few other disturbing news items.

Warning: Your marinara sauce may have as much sugar as two Twinkies.

California joins some hotel chains in banning tiny toiletries.

A new study from social scientists explores how our relationships with people can affect our longevity and physical health.

Donations and dishwashing help fund meals at the rocker's New Jersey restaurants.

From companies to celebrities, bad apologies are only making things worse.

There is no shortage of toilet paper. But human dignity may be in short supply.

Vodka, limoncello, lime juice and cherry simple syrup come together with just a little bitter flavor, too.

Forget the big plastic jug of cloying pre-made mix. Fresh sour mix is easy to make and it's versatile, too.

Apples are the go-to fall fruit, but if you want a little variety in your fruit bowl, fill it with these other seasonal fruits.

Hungry Harvest recovers ugly produce and delivers it to your doorstep for a reasonable price. You just have to figure out what to make with it.

CRISPR gene editing is allowing scientists to make wild fruits like the ground cherry more agriculturally viable.

Apples are as good for you as you've always been told — and maybe better. Consider all these health benefits.

I've loathed boxy four-wheel-drives since the 1980s. I never, ever saw the point. But now they've evolved into car-based crossovers with 30 mpg, and I'm warming

If there's plenty of product on the market, gas prices should be falling. Here's some reasons why they aren't.

As electric cars become increasingly mainstream, they're starting to build up a charge on social media around the world.

Among the negative consequences are more accidents and fewer green car sales.

Carmakers have to reach 54.5 mpg by 2025, but $2 a gallon gas and the popularity of gas guzzlers might change that rule.

Scientists have created a sonic "tractor beam" that can pull, push and pirouette objects that levitate in thin air.

Look up into the sky this week to see why autumn is the favorite season for many skywatchers.

New results from NASA's MAVEN spacecraft suggest that the Red Planet lost most of its carbon dioxide-dominated atmosphere to space about 3.7 billion years ago.

On Dec. 21, the top half of the planet faces away from the sun, leaving the North Pole in complete darkness.

A lack of social connection may have a negative impact on your physical health, new research suggests.

The FDA is taking steps to determine if artificial trans fats should be removed from all foods and possibly save 7,000 lives a year.