Aboriginal people view so-called wilderness as sick, neglected land. This runs counter to the view of wilderness as pristine and healthy, which underpins non-Indigenous conservation efforts.

For the vast majority of animals on Earth, breath is synonymous with life. Yet for the first 2 billion years of our planet's existence, oxygen was in scarce supply.

Seeing our world through the eyes of a migratory bird would be a rather spooky experience. Something about their visual system allows them to 'see' our planet's magnetic field, a clever trick of quantum physics and biochemistry that helps them navi

A daily diet of colorful fruits and vegetables can help make your brain strong, sharper and smarter, studies show. Here's what a Harvard nutritional psychiatrist eats to strengthen her memory, focus and overall health.

These are everyday habits that lead to aging: insomnia, dehydration, stress, bad diet, not moving around, too much sun, and loneliness.

Strokes—the leading cause of disability in America—are debilitating, often lethal, and very avoidable. In fact, 80% of strokes are preventable, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Avoiding common unhealthy habits is an easy and effective…

While some of the region’s wines are astronomically expensive, you can still find great drinks to suit more modest budgets

Despite school reopenings and the end of some federal aid, many people are in no rush to land a job. Savings and health concerns are playing a role.

It is because pronunciation, stress and rhythm are rarely taught well

You’ve been working hard to tick the expected boxes, maybe it’s time to find and tick your own

Discovery of nobleman Khuwy shows that Egyptians were using advanced embalming methods 1,000 years before assumed date

Why are energy prices spiking? Mostly because we're not making the transition to wind and solar fast enough

Every year, I try to do at least two things with my students at least once. First, I make a point of addressing them as “philosophers” – a bit cheesy, but hopefully it encourages active learning. Secondly…

There's a a desert land in the very heart of Eurasia, dry enough to naturally mummify human remains. A Bronze Age discovery has now revealed the secret origins of the people who once called this region of China home.

Usually, to give consumers a fresh impression. Easier said than done