Pubic Lice Beaten Back By Bikini Wax? Crabs Could Be A Thing Of The Past
The pubic louse may have met its match -– the aesthetician.
Global Warming History Is Written In Trees
Eastern European tree samples confirm that the recent warming in the region is outpacing any natural climate variations seen since the Middle Ages.
White House Rejects Death Star Petition: Doomsday Devices US Could Build Instead
Blowing up planets one by one is a terribly inefficient way of subduing the universe.
Biggest Structure In Universe Found, Raises Serious Cosmological Questions
Scientists say they've found a collection of quasars that measures an estimated 4 billion light years across.
Flu Vaccine Shortages Persist As NY Gov. Cuomo Declares Health Emergency
New Yorkers worried about the severe flu may have to hunt for a pharmacy that still has the shot in stock.
Yawning Origin Theories: Brain Chiller, Social Lubricant Or Sexual Signal?
Yawning can be triggered by anything from boredom to temperature, but there’s no clear single explanation for why it exists.
Severe H3N2 Flu Season Fears Cause Some Local Vaccine Shortages, But No Widespread Drain
A run on flu shots may be causing isolated local shortages in the U.S., but it doesn’t seem to be creating a dangerous drop in vaccine supply.
Apophis Asteroid Won't Crash Into Earth In 2036: NASA
Observations taken during the asteroid’s flyby this week have helped to rule out an apocalyptic scenario on Easter Sunday in 2036.
US Population Tops 315M In January 2013 As Americans Get Older, More Diverse
Since the beginning of 2012, the U.S. has gained more than 2.2 million people, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates.
Another Earth Outside The Solar System? Kepler Spots Possible Alien World In Zone That Could Support Life
A newly discovered planet candidate isn't much larger than the Earth, and it seems to orbit in the habitable zone of a star similar to our Sun.
Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Spreading In North America
An era of untreatable gonorrhea may be approaching, public health officials warn.
Brown-Eyed People Rated More Trustworthy Than Those With Baby Blues: Study
A study found that brown-eyed people are perceived as more trustworthy than blue-eyed individuals, but eye color was actually not the deciding factor.
Apophis Asteroid Flyby In 2013 Will Shed Light On Future Risk Of Collision
Observations of near-Earth asteroid Apophis during this pass could help scientists refine their calculations for closer shaves in 2029 and 2036.
2012 Hottest Year On Record For US, Also Ranked 2nd On Extreme Weather
All lower 48 states had above-average temps in '12, a year that ranked 2nd, all-time, for extreme weather events.
Watch Asteroid Apophis Fly By Earth Wednesday Night
The asteroid Apophis, thought to have a tiny chance of hitting the earth in 2036, is making a pass overhead on Wednesday night.
Bacteria As Alternate Energy? Cyanobacteria Converts Sunlight Into Fuel
Scientists were able to manipulate cyanobacteria to make a chemical that can be converted into fuels and plastics.
Flu Symptoms 2013: It's Not Too Late To Get Vaccinated
Flu season usually lasts until March, so it's not too late to build up your immunity. Early stats suggest a moderately severe flu season.
Stephen Hawking Turns 71 Today: A Brief History Of The Famous Physicist
When Hawking was initially diagnosed with motor neuron disease at 21, doctors gave him just two years to live.
Immortal Jellyfish To Ageless Aspen Trees: Animals And Plants Who Found The Fountain Of Youth
Some creatures on Earth have already figured out the secret to eternal –- or at least near-eternal –- life.
Curiosity Finds 'Flower'-Like Rock Formation On Mars
One of the intrepid NASA robot’s latest snapshots reveals an unusually bright object that some have dubbed a Martian flower.
Winter Jogging Is Mostly Good For You But Carries Some Risk
While it might seem like a pain to lace up your running shoes when the mercury dips, with proper preparation, exercising in the cold can be a breeze.
FDA Proposes New Food-Safety Rules To Combat Contamination
The FDA is seeking to establish new food-safety rules for farmers, food companies, and food importers, with two made public Friday.
Palestinian Factions Hamas And Fatah Look To Bury The Hatchet
This week, yellow Fatah flags were abundant in Hamas-controlled Gaza City, one month after Hamas held its own celebrations in the West Bank.
Earthquake Hits Near Alaska, But Tsunami Warnings Cancelled
Tsunami warnings were issued for parts of Alaska and Canada shortly after an earthquake struck early Saturday morning, but they were canceled.
Dinosaurs Shook Their Tail Feathers To Attract Opposite Sex: Study
A new study finds evidence that certain dinosaurs waved feathery tail fans around to entice the opposite sex.
Parents Can Let Babies Cry Themselves Back To Sleep: Study
A new study suggests that rushing to calm a temperamental infant might weaken the baby's ability to fall back asleep unaided.
Milky Way Could Have 100B Planets, Astronomers Say
Astronomers studying a five-planet system around a red dwarf have calculated that star-orbiting planets are the norm in our galaxy.
Mars Water-Rich Meteorite Found In Sahara Desert Is First From Red Planet Surface
Though relatively small, Black Beauty is the first Martian meteorite linked to the planet's surface and is set to greatly enhance scientists' understanding of the Red Planet's geology.
How To Keep Your New Year's Resolution, According To Scientists: Start Small, Plan, Seek Support
The No. 1 strategy for maintaining your resolve throughout the long slog of the year is to take baby steps, according to psychologists.
Is Fracking Safe? Unpublished NY State Health Dept Report Says Yes
An unpublished report on fracking prepared by New York State's Health Department and obtained by news organizations said fracking likely poses little risk to residents.
