The California condor, once on the verge of extinction, is still threatened by toxic levels of lead in the environment, according to a new study.

Microbes within dog-associated house dust may have an effect on preventing asthma, new research finds.

A potentially large number of adults suffering from insomnia could actually be afraid of the dark, according to a new Canadian study.

Distractions can affect the brain and decrease pain sensation, but a new German study shows that this is not just mind over matter but also spine over matter.

Californian scientists are using viruses to harvest energy from everyday vibrations like walking.

At Yosemite National Park in California, a small population of huge trees—constituting just one percent of all trees in the area—accounts for almost half of its biomass.

A recent study suggests that consuming dark chocolate might lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.

April 22 marks the 43rd Earth Day, and this year, organizers are urging people of the world to “Mobilize the Earth.”

Research finds that people with a wide range of microbes on their skin are less likely to attract mosquitoes.

Children are not as easily swayed by words as adults when identifying objects.