Scientists may have finally figured out why ice sends us spinning out of control.

A new international study finds most people would rather be entertained by others.

A new study suggests a serious expression could go a long way toward getting some serious work done.

Research out of Venice finds Irish dancing more helpful than physiotherapy for the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

A 'living' wrapper called kombucha slime could ease the world's plastic pain.

A small number of people can contract an ear muscle called the tensor tympani to block out sound.

New research suggests why we feel so in tune with performers at a concert, and it's called "inter-brain coherence."

The global effort aims to help protect native tree species and reduce the billions in potential damages.

Scientists using artificial intelligence have devised a highly accurate blood test for 50 kinds of cancer by looking for the DNA of dead tumor cells.

By playing and joking with young patients, Carrick makes going to the hospital a little less scary.

These before-and-after shots perfectly capture the moment a compliment is received.

Temporary dye from Lauren Bowker of The Unseen works using thermoregulating molecules.

Here's how to get rid of chapped lips and how to make your own lip balm. And did you know which lip balm ingredients cause lips to dry out and become chapped?

From the fastest to the heaviest, there are some impressive flying creatures in the animal kingdom, including birds, fish and snakes.

The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker is showing up in some interesting places in the South as it makes a comeback.

Black-backed woodpeckers love burned-out forests, but mega-fires are changing their lives.

At Fort Stewart, the Army and the Fish and Wildlife Service are saving red-cockaded woodpeckers — and military training.

Study finds U.S. and Canada have lost 29% of birds in past 50 years.

Some male birds keep their mates interested using fancy displays of affection.

The only endemic duck remaining on the Hawaiian islands is back from the brink of genetic extinction.

Some snowy owls have left the tundra to winter in Detroit where they have less competition for food.

Each summer, wildlife officials gather to decide which southern refuges, national forests and military bases have enough woodpeckers to donate birds.

Bird flu can be transmitted between mammals — and possible humans — needing only four mutations to do so, a new study published this week in the journal Nat

A brand new flu virus has been found in Peruvian bats.

More adults have gotten the flu shot this year, but there's still plenty of room for improvement, says the CDC.

By monitoring the number of times people look for flu information on Wikipedia, researchers may be better able to estimate the severity of a flu season.

Officials are worried that a group of people in the Amazon who had been living in isolation from the outside world may have contracted the flu.

This flu season will likely peak in February and could be a mild one, according to a new predictive model.

Making an apple pie doesn't have to be difficult. Follow this recipe to find out just how simple (and tasty) it can be.

'The Secret Life of Pets' is a hilarious rendition of what happens when you leave your pet home alone.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo drew a comparison between Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina, claiming that the October superstorm was "more impactful" in many wa

The lauded structure is bustling with activity as a whopper of a winter storm approaches.

Study links benzene exposure to sperm abnormality.

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak around Aug. 12 this year.

The movie "Hidden Figures" is the story of the African-American trailblazers who helped win the space race. Now NASA is naming a building after one of them.

The deforestation situation in Indonesia is not entirely bleak, thanks to the efforts of the Katingan Project.

This year's Pritzker Prize winner, Shigeru Ban, brings sustainable, innovative architecture to disaster zones in the form of resilient paper-based structures.

The “Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience” concept truck aims to demonstrate a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and designs.

Conservation group Lion Guardians has helped East Africa’s Masai tribesmen bring back the big cats and better their own lives.

Walmart partner Conservation International has launched the "Nature is Speaking" campaign to provoke a conversation about nature's essential role in our lives.

A U.S. company is developing a 'photonic fence' to fend off mosquitoes, part of a broader effort to control pests with lights instead of chemicals.

A Brooklynite goes from the urban jungle to the Amazon jungle.

Death has always been hidden away, but after spending time with an isolated tribe, this writer is ready to face death head-on.

The disruption ahead extends well beyond healthcare. Are you prepared?

Defense budgets might be stable now, but governments may reduce spending in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

State leaders must continue to address the COVID-19 challenges facing their own operations while also considering how to rebuild and reimagine for the next normal.

Want to help your employer print less without pushing his buttons? Vanessa tells you how.

How can I lessen my pets' effect on the environment? Spay/neuter, compost or bury pet waste, eco-friendly cat litter and kitty litter

Natural alternatives to DEET work well in repelling mosquitoes, including eucalyptus, cedar, geranium, peppermint, lemon grass, fennel, catnip and rosemary plan

Making baby food at home is easier & more important than you think. Here are 5 homemade baby food recipes.