Science

Bubbly water purveyors say “a good seltzer should hurt.” The acidity in carbonated drinks lights up the pain receptors in nerve endings — in a way that pleases the tongue.

Marine litter is a global problem that can seem overwhelming.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has responded to recent allegations of sexual misconduct by posting a lengthy statement online, in which he denies wrongdoing.

Sixty-six Tuskegee Airmen died in combat, including 27 who were listed as MIA. Dickson was the first to be identified.

Guests: Jean Chemnick, Robert Kopp, Stephen Pacala The UN climate change conference in Katowice, Poland starts Mo ...

Water shortages forced Big Spring, Texas to begin reusing its wastewater five years ago, but not all locals are on board.

He Jiankui of the Southern University of Science and Technology in China, addressed hundreds of scientists gathered at an international gene-editing summit in Hong Kong.

Among states, Pennsylvania is the third biggest emitter of carbon. The petition sets in motion a legal process that entails a response from the state.

Dr. Jeffrey Shuren was adamant: The United States would never cut corners to fast-track the approval of medical devices.

For the first time, a scientist claims to have used a powerful new gene-editing technique to create genetically modified human babies.

NASA's InSight probe landed successfully on Mars today at shortly before 3 p.m. ET.

NASA’s InSight Lander is scheduled to set down on the surface of Mars on Monday, November 26th. As a fixed station, InSight will dr ...

A gun can change a moment, a life, a family, an entire neighborhood. Like a catalyst in a chemical reaction, guns have a unique ability t ...