Scientists suggest the missile defense plan will face big hurdles, especially given its projected timeline and cost.

Penguin poop provides ammonia for cloud formation in coastal Antarctica, potentially helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change in the region.

In a first-of-its-kind test, scientists used a levitated magnet to search for dark matter, the unidentified substance believed to be present throughout the cosmos. If dark matter is made up of ...

Screening for osteoporosis is recommended at age 65, but experts say women should be proactive about bone health long before that.

Thunderstorms are known to generate gamma rays, the highest energy radiation on Earth. But pinning the burst to a specific bolt is new.

With greater control over the quantum realm, physicists are poised to make major leaps in quantum computing, quantum gravity and more.

The AI tool used machine learning to outperform current weather simulations, offering faster, cheaper, more accurate forecasts.

Experts explain the science behind Biden's advanced prostate cancer diagnosis, including how common it is and what treatments are available.

The new framework unveiled May 20 says new COVID-19 shots should go only to those ages 65 and up or with underlying medical conditions.

The new book, Women in the History of Quantum Physics, spotlights the oft-forgotten contributions of women scientists in the field.

Kanzi showed apes have the capacity for language, but in recent years scientists have questioned the ethics of ape experiments.

Over 15 months on Jicarón Island, researchers saw five capuchin juveniles abduct 11 endangered howler monkey infants — all for no clear purpose.