Philip Ross

Anecdotes and speculation are one thing, but does science support the existence of the legendary chupacabra? And what keeps us believing?

It may sound like science fiction, but scientists say growing human organs of all kinds is on the horizon.

A group of kayakers in Mexico came across two, 15-foot oarfish, and caught the whole encounter on video.

A new study conducted by the European Commission suggests honey bees are not dying as rapidly in Europe as was previously feared.

A new study suggests that deserts, much like rainforests, play a critical role in sucking up excess carbon dioxide in our atmosphere.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Tetris, hundreds of fans gathered around a skyscraper in Philadelphia to play what is probably the largest version of the game.

Like zombies returning from the grave, certain cancer cells might be able to overcome death even after being destroyed by chemotherapy, according to new research.

Researchers bring "electrofishing" to the lakes of the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Controversial views about the effect of vaccines is at issue.

The winter ice coverage is at its fifth-lowest peak since 1978.

A Mississippi couple claims to have captured images of a UFO after mysterious bright lights appeared above their property at night.

The so-called ‘Throat of Fire’ shot rock and hot gas onto the volcano’s northern flank.

Harvard librarians discovered that the covers of three of their books were bound with human skin, a practice that dates back to the Middle Ages.

The newly minted logo for North Korea's National Aerospace Development Administration has been unveiled. Does it look familar?

State regulators may have used outdated research to create logging boundaries.

According to new research, astronauts’ hearts become more spherical in shape, which can present problems on Earth.

As the search for Flight 370 enters its fourth week, investigators have become increasingly frustrated as time and time again their leads turn out to be dead ends.

Researchers have identified 21 unique emotional expressions, some of which are combinations of two or more emotions.

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say the structure of seashells could inspire extremely tough and lightweight exoskeletons for use by U.S. soldiers.

Archaeologists digging at the ancient Egyptian site of Abydos uncovered an elaborate 3,300-year-old tomb that once boasted a 23-foot pyramid at its entrance.

The International Court of Justice, the judicial arm of the U.N., ruled Monday that Japan’s whaling efforts in the Antarctic were unjustified. The court ordered Japan to cease whaling in that region.

The Rasberry crazy ant is expected to arrive in the southern Texas city and 20 other counties surrounding it within the next few weeks.

Scientists are gaining a deeper understanding of one of the worst pandemics in human history.

A woman in Houston, Texas, spent $25,000 on plastic surgery to look more like “American Hustle” actress Jennifer Lawrence.

"Blue Dunes" proposal to be voted on next week.

New research suggests that guys who suffer from erectile dysfunction can reverse some of the symptoms of impotence without medication by making certain lifestyle adjustments.

A new study suggests that at least one species of crow has the problem-solving abilities of a child.

A new study suggests North American salamanders are smaller today than they were 50 years ago. Scientists say the culprit is climate change.

Millions of dollars will be shelled out to the relatives of Flight 370's victims, but how much each family will receive will vary greatly.