The National Institutes of Health has recommended that all but 50 of the 360 chimpanzees kept for research in federally funded labs be retired.

Millions of Americans got flu shots this season and still got sick. One expert says we need to scrap the current vaccine and start from scratch.

Researchers have found evidence that the disruption of circadian rhythms may be connected to weight gain, diabetes and even some types of cancer.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have been able to use samples collected from a Pap smear to indicate not only the presence of cervical cancer, but endometrial and ovarian cancers.

There are already robots that operate vehicles and assist in surgery. NYU professor Gary Marcus says we need to start thinking about giving these robots a moral code.

Believe it or not, lint is a crucial ingredient in putting the fizz in champagne.

December 21, 2012, marks a rather important day in the ancient Maya calendar. Some doomsayers say it will mark the end of time. Others say it’s merely the start of a new calendar cycle.

One of the most famous wolves in Yellowstone National Park was shot and killed by hunters over the weekend.

China-based telecommunications giant Huawei makes much of the vital infrastructure underling mobile phone networks. But it’s regarded with suspicion in the U.S.

A series of studies following natural disasters shows expectant mothers in storm-ravaged areas were more likely to have low birth weight and pre-term babies.

A Massachusetts couple launched a social media campaign to find their daughter Allie. Now, they’re teaching other parents of runaway children how to do the same.

Researchers at Boston University say the autopsies of 85 brains should leave no doubt that repeated head injuries can cause a progressive degenerative disease of the brain.

An increasing number of communities are banning the super-thin plastic bags commonly found in supermarkets. But what’s the alternative? Critics say paper bags may have a higher environmental cost.

Over the last decade, the “maker movement” has exploded. Now, a new DIY (do it yourself) website has been created for kids to learn and show off their skills.