Two new studies suggest that routine mammograms could help detect heart disease based on breast arterial calcification.

But archaeologists and soil scientists studying the ancient Moai believe they’ve uncovered the meaning of the famous statues.

NYU scientists are using light to precisely control how tiny particles organize themselves into crystals. Their research, published in Chem, provides a simple and reversible method for forming ...

Michael Pollan’s new book, about the mystery of consciousness, strengthens the case that technology will never truly replicate humans.

Reflecting this, MSG is labeled “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) by the FDA. Yes, “you can experience side effects like headache if you consume too much MSG, but this seems to be rare,” Dr. Alan ...

Horses whinny to find new friends, greet old ones and celebrate happy moments like feeding time. How exactly horses produce ...

Researchers said they tried to manage how their activism was perceived by clarifying their expertise and acting alongside other scientists.

Scientists have mapped thousands of young tectonic ridges across the Moon, showing it is still slowly shrinking. These ridges may mark previously unknown sources of moonquakes.

To all the women who've heard the frustrating "it's all in your head" in response to medical maladies, a new study out Friday feels your pain.

Proposals for huge cuts to NIH and CDC budgets have been rejected, to the relief of scientists. Susan Jaffe reports from Washington, DC.

When a person is hurt by others, forgiveness can seem scary. What is forgiveness? Should I try it? These seven ideas may help ...

A surprising new study shows that baby chickens react the same way that humans do when tested for something called the "bouba ...