This rare example of an Aztec ritual mask was carved from wood over five centuries ago to represent Mictlantecuhtli, the god ...

People with a rare condition experience "pauses" in their heart beat that cause them to faint. A new procedure could change ...

Researchers have discovered a "megasite" of dead whales along with new species of marine life feasting on the corpses.

In a proof-of-concept lab experiment, scientists demonstrated that intestinal parasites could make and release therapeutic ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gives the climate event a 63% chance to "rank among the largest El Niño ...

The Atlantic's enigmatic "cold blob" has once again been linked to a weakening of key ocean currents and a devastating ...

The Ocean Observatories Initiative has been collecting data on physical, chemical, geological and biological conditions in ...

A mysterious geological structure that resembles a human hand with outstretched fingers has been revealed beneath East ...

The Romans were the first to wear clog-style footwear to the baths to protect their feet from the hot floor and to better ...

Stunning views of the night sky abound in photographs worldwide submitted to this year's Milky Way Photographer of the Year ...

Researchers say the Arctic Ocean crossed a biological tipping point in 2009, when nitrate levels in the water suddenly ...

In response to the Disneyland outbreak, we ended up passing SB-277 in California and a number of other important vaccination ...