Health & Science

Machine learning is democratizing special effects — and that might be a bad thing.

So much ethane is coming out of the ground in Pennsylvania, and other drilling hot spots around the country, that chemical plants in the U.S. can’t use it all.

Bird numbers in North America are down 30% from 1970. We look at what's behind the declines, what species have been hardest hit, and how to make your yard bird-friendly.

The solar photovoltaic industry has roots in an unexpected place. More than 40 years ago, oil companies invested in solar research and development that have proved critical.

Lab-grown meat for dogs and cats might be on the market before lab-grown meat for humans.

The workers’ top priority is adding successorship language to a contract. That would require any new owner to honor the union accord already in place.

Hollywood has long exploited our deep ambivalence about clowns, and this fall’s film lineup is no different.

With New Jersey facing rising seas and stronger storms, what are the costs for shoring up coastal towns, who is paying, and are we fighting a losing battle?

The American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines on Monday that uphold the central role of medication, accompanied by behavioral therapy.

The UN is often criticized for talking a lot and not getting much done. But when it comes to eloquent talk, particularly about the future, it has always been the strongest.

As the CDC continues to investigate cases of vaping-related lung disease, two states have found that many patients were using THC products sold under the label "Dank Vapes."

A surprisingly large planet orbiting a small star defies the conventional wisdom about how planets are born.

While the opioid problem in the U.S. is about too many opioids, in some countries there are few options for treating or controlling pain.

Weeks ago, an announcement about the discovery on an exoplanet where it appeared possible for an atmosphere with precipitation to exist l ...

National Institutes of Health award $11.7 million to university to spearhead project comparing narcotic and non-narcotic pain medicine treatments