Dog crating has become a normal part of pet ownership. But how did the idea that dogs see them as dens get started and where's the science? How long is too long in a crate?

Lobstermen and conservationists are finding common ground with ropeless fishing gear, but time is running out.

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

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

Coloring is a complex chemical reaction, a sophisticated organic synthesis, that takes place in each strand on the top of your head.

Long natural hair elicits wonder — but also much wondering about how to achieve it, and how to stop comparing ourselves with others who have.

How emerging microbiome science is pointing the way toward an innovative approach.

You’re finishing your workout when a strange sadness suddenly takes hold. Researchers say these experiences challenge classic understandings of emotion.

It was supposed to be paradise, a slice of raw nature in a densely populated country. But things didn't go according to plan, and the conditions were ripe for controversy.

A virtual reality game became a lifeline for a player dealing with depression and anxiety. Experts say he stumbled onto a tool that may one day be a normal part of therapy.

Playing doesn't end with childhood. It's important for adults too, just in a different way.

It wasn’t until a few years ago that researchers defined what really counts, to animals, as play.

In place of brick, builders are embracing new materials and wood-frame construction. The reasons why come down to changing economic, cultural and environmental dynamics.

Among the telltale signs are: questionable judgment; willingness to take on backbreaking labor; inability to delegate tasks. And stress, lots of stress.

The inefficiencies of steam have gone unchecked for years. But now, that may change. Earlier this year, New York City passed a landmark law to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions