Science

Clever choreography, a strong bond between dog and trainer … and evolutionary psychology?

A seasonal program that aims to mitigate forest fire risk is now underway throughout New Jersey.

Maybe symmetry is inherently pleasing. Or it could be that in our divided times, uniting over something as indisputable as the date is just the divertissement we crave.

49ers, Chiefs & Punxsutawney Phil This Superbowl Sunday coincides with Groundhog Day – the first cross-quarter da ...

When evolutionary biologists studied the protein involved in fusing placenta cells, it didn’t look like it came from human DNA. It looked like a virus.

Humans have always had a unique connection to dogs. We'll discuss how the human-dog relationship has evolved and why our bond is so strong.

As private companies race into orbit, some experts in satellite operations say there isn't enough public infrastructure to keep all the satellites safe.

The invasive insect is already costing Pennsylvania $50 million each year in damages, according to a first-of-its-kind study.

Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station conducted the final spacewalk Saturday to finish a series of repairs on a cosmic ray detector attached to the spacecraft.

Hair can be our crowning glory, a big part of our identity, and a tool for self-expression. We shave it, style it, cut it, dye it — an ...

In Philadelphia, the survey found two of the most commonly researched PFAS chemicals at levels far below the EPA’s recommended limit.

The U. S. government this week is pondering how much the public needs to be told about funding decisions for lab research that could make risky viruses even worse.

Five chemical companies have been accused of contaminating many areas of New Jersey with toxic PFAS chemicals.

The Republican governor said that Pennsylvania is “repeatedly falling short” of goals to curb pollution flowing down the Susquehanna River into the bay.

We talk about the impact of flying on climate change, the "flight shaming movement," and the pros and cons of carbon offsets with two climate scientists and a travel writer.