Scientists in Japan have discovered a previously unknown giant virus, offering new insight into this enigmatic category of ...

A miscarriage can occur for a variety of reasons, but chromosomal abnormalities are a common factor. About half of all known ...

Adrenaline increases the "alertness" of the nervous system, meaning it's ready to trigger muscle contraction. It also ...

Scientists on a research vessel off the central California coast spotted a waved albatross, marking just the second recorded sighting of the bird north of Central America.

This week in science: how eating meat could be associated with a longer life; a switch for fat cell production; how space ...

A pregnant woman's blood sample taken in 1972 was mysteriously missing a surface molecule found on all other known red blood cells at the time.

Splinters are everyday injuries commonly involving a small shard of wood, glass, metal, plastic, or a thorn that becomes embedded in the skin and the soft tissue underneath.

People who are exposed to certain forever chemicals may be at greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new research.

Here's some science trivia for you: unlike the inner retina in most animals (including us), birds' inner retinas function ...

A parasite that lives permanently in the brains of millions may not be as uniformly dormant as scientists once thought.

A study led by researchers at the University of Camerino in Italy found that the fatty insulation protecting neurons can be harmed when we go without sleep, compromising our mental processing.

Winter's brutal grip on the US East is not letting up, with the coming days bringing subfreezing temperatures that will ...