Oxygen Appeared On Earth 700 Million Years Earlier Than Previously Thought: Study
New evidence from ancient soils suggests oxygen was in Earth's atmosphere as early as 3 billion years ago.
Obamacare Rolls On: Health Insurance Exchanges Opening Oct. 1; HHS Says Premiums Will Be Cheaper
A federal report says more than half of uninsured Americans should be able to pay premiums of $100 or less on the new exchanges.
Robot That Crossed Pacific Ocean Took Notes Along The Way For Scientists To Study
California company Liquid Robotics held a contest to find the best use of data from its robots' trans-Pacific journey.
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Ghost Towns, Once Submerged, Rise Again As Waters Recede
Once-submerged ghost towns can rise from the depths in an especially dry season.
Nuclear Fusion In Our Time? Scientists Outline Hurdles To Potentially Transformative Energy
Energy from nuclear fusion could transform society, but there are still some major hurdles to overcome.
Richard Dawkins Memoir Shows Gentler Side Of Outspoken Evolutionary Biologist
The famous evolutionary biologist and atheist opens up about his childhood in Africa and England in his new memoir.
Global Warming 'Slowdown'? Scientists Say Recent Temperature Flattening Isn't Sign Of Cooler Times
An upcoming report reconsiders certain models of climate sensitivity in light of recent data.
The Week In Science: Bar Body Language, Robot War Buddies And Unlucky Armadilloes
Science cracks the code of getting a bartender's attention; an armadillo runs afoul of a rocket launch.
Quantum Jewels And Hypercubes: The Wild Shapes Of Hyperdimensional Geometry [PICTURES]
Think more fourth-dimensionally.
Underwater 'Glider' Robots Aid Quest For Better Hurricane Predictions
Scientists are using ocean-going robots to better predict the strength of developing hurricanes.
A Secret History Of Women In Science, From Marie Curie To Florence Nightingale
A new exhibit in New York City highlights the careers of dozens of women in science, from the 1500s to today.
'Cat Lady' Parasite Toxoplasma Gondii Makes Mice Foolishly Bold Shortly After Infection: Study
Mice infected with the "cat lady" parasite lose their fear of felines more easily than previously thought.
New Kind Of Brain Activity Found Beyond EEG 'Flat-lined' Deep Coma
In comas deeper than a "flat-lined" EEG state, researchers found a pulse of brain activity they're calling "Nu-complexes."
Nasty Molecule Behind Corked Wine Alters Your Sense Of Smell: Study
The compound behind musty wine turns out to wreak havoc with your sense of smell.
Fall Foliage Forecast Looks Good For Parts Of East Coast; Weather Conditions Ripe For Autumnal Display
Autumn leaf color is influenced by the weather, and conditions look ripe for a vibrant season on the mid-Atlantic coast.
First Day Of Fall 2013 On Sunday: Harvest Moon Heralds Autumn Equinox
A bright full moon is scheduled to bloom several days before the Northern Hemisphere enters the fall season.
Blobfish Wins Crown Of Ugliest Animal In Campaign To Save Uncharismatic Creatures [PHOTOS]
The blobfish isn't as cute as a giant panda, but it's threatened too.
Snobbery Debunked By Science: It's OK To Order The Cheapest Wine
Reality check for snobs: Expensive wine doesn't taste better and CDs reproduce performances with greater fidelity than vinyl.
Cilantro Could Help Purify Drinking Water: Research Suggests Controversial Herb Might Scrub Heavy Metals
Research suggests cilantro could be a cheaper way to remove contaminants like lead from drinking water.
'Jurassic Park' Method Of Cloning Dinosaurs From Amber-Preserved Insects Not Feasible, Scientists Say
Despite what you saw in "Jurassic Park," it's impossible to extract DNA from insects preserved in amber.
Where Are The Monarch Butterflies? Spotters In NJ Seeing Fewer Insects On The Wing This Year
As the annual southerly migration of monarch butterflies gets underway, observers in one area report low numbers.
Oxytocin, 'Love Hormone,' Plays Role In Friendly Feelings, Could Be Used To Treat Social Disorders
A study in mice suggests the hormone oxytocin drives the "reward" we feel after socializing.
Camouflage Has A Shelf Life: Study Shows Predators May Learn To See Through Prey Disguises
Wily predators that encounter the same prey again and again may learn to see past disguises.
Could Panda Poop Fuel The Future? Bamboo-Busting Bacteria Could Speed Biofuel Production
The microorganisms in a panda's gut can break down tough plant matter, and could hold the key to cheaper biofuels.
Animals Like To Get Drunk Too: Boorish Boars, Smashed Voles, And Intoxicated Moose Gangs
Don’t try to go drink for drink with a tree shrew, and watch out for gangs of fermented apple-addled moose.
Sleep Problems More Likely To Strike African-Americans Than Whites: Study
A new study shows black workers, especially in higher positions, are more likely to not get enough sleep.
Is Ethanol Fuel Making Indy 500 Cars 'Greener'? Fuel Chemist Touts Cleaner Emissions
Race cars showcase the emissions benefits of ethanol fuels, one chemist says.
Bedbugs Foil Pesticides With Special Adaptations In Their Armor
The bedbug's outer shell, or cuticle, contains a genetic toolkit brimming with ways to resist poisons.
White House Argues For Syria Strike While Assad Denies Chemical Weapons Use
As the U.S. Congress prepares to vote on authorizing force in Syria, the White House presses its case.
Stoli Vodka Distances Itself From Russia Amid LGBT Boycott
The vodka most people think of as Russian is produced in Latvia, complicating a boycott by LGBT activists.
