Human biology is not black and white. Although newborns are typically categorized as male or female at birth based on visible ...

When two hikers set out to explore a relatively unknown side of Europe they returned with much more than they bargained for.

We have two types of hair, says dermatologist Elizabeth Houshmand. Vellus hairs, or “peach fuzz,” cover virtually our entire ...

In one tiny town, more than a dozen people were diagnosed with the rare neurodegenerative disease ALS. Why? I n March 2009, ...

The human body is an extraordinary machine, constantly surprising scientists with its remarkable capabilities and adaptations. From enduring extreme conditions to performing incredible physical and ...

Science journalist and self-proclaimed eco-nerd Ziya Tong had her home, food and body tested for microplastics while making the documentary Plastic People.

Numerous studies have found vitamin A is effective in reducing the severity of measles, including lowering mortality rates.

For over a century, scientists have analyzed the vast microbial world within the human body. They’ve found bacteria, fungi, ...

Neanderthal genes seem to have hung around long after Neanderthals themselves did, as new scientific dating of the famed ...

Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure and vision impairment are just a few of the challenges space travelers face ...

There are many famous examples of animals who seem to understand human language. But is there any real science behind them?

A recent study by Arizona State University has revealed that most dog owners misread their pet’s emotions by relying on the ...