Health & Science

We were warned. On June 23, 1988, a sultry day in Washington, James Hansen told Congress and the world that global warming wasn't approaching — it had already arrived.

Researchers found that for each decade of life, the chances that a patient’s melanoma would advance dropped 13 percent.

While big solar installation companies have announced a halt to more than $2.5 billion in projects, Pennsylvania solar installers have fared better.

There's been a shortage of large-animal vets in rural areas since 2003. That's because of low wages, long hours and fewer new graduates wanting to live outside a major city.

"To achieve gender equality both in the workplace and the home, it's essential for men to have an equal chance to be there with their newborn babies."

Specifically, it will be directed toward the nearest black hole.

The EPA is taking public comments on the new chemical disaster regulations until July 30, and expects to make a final decision later this year.

The number of people graduating with nuclear engineering degrees has more than tripled since a low point in 2001, and many are passionate about their motivation.

The Atlantic hurricane season is here — that time of the year when tropical storms whip their way in from the sea, cutting paths of des ...

The biggest change was seen among women in late middle age.

A large international study provides the strongest evidence yet.

Baby Jacob weighed less than a pound when Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico ripping into the hospital roof over his head.

In Puerto Rico's mountain towns, grassroots community groups are finding purpose and protection by making homemade mosquito nets.

As the island’s utility struggles to turn the lights back on, there’s a larger conversation about rebuilding better.

As summer and outdoor eating events beckon, here are some tips on what foods to rinse, how to rinse, and why.