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Viruses, small biological particles that have the ability to reproduce, have been around far longer than even humans, existing for billions of years. Unlike living organisms, viruses cannot reproduce independently; rather, they depend on the infection of…

From the initial sparks of human agricultural activity 12,000 years ago, to the flames of the industrial revolution in the late 19th century, and now the present conflagration of our globalized society, human activities have fundamentally altered the…

Have you wondered where all the complimentary peanuts on plane trips have gone? Although the economy has forced airlines to cut expenses, it would seem peanuts are no longer in vogue. But why is that?

Although the Obama administration is still in its infancy, important strides have been made to fulfill the promise President Obama made in his inaugural address to, "restore science to its rightful place." First, the $787-billion economic stimulus…

If you have been watching TV, listening to the radio, or riding the T lately, you're likely to have seen or heard a lot of public service announcements raising awareness of heart disease, particularly in women. Heart disease is one of the leading causes…

Three types of technologies have been proposed as solutions to the challenge of global climate change. The first is clean energy technology (for example, wind, solar, or biofuels), which can produce electricity or power cars without burning fossil fuels.…

In research being hailed as groundbreaking, a team of researchers led by Dr. Gerard Karsenty at Columbia University has discovered an unlikely partner in the fight against bone disease: your gut. Exciting new research shows that a signal released by the…

Most people think of bacteria as solitary cells swimming around in search of nutrients. Now scientists are realizing that this viewpoint misses the true nature of these microorganisms. The vast majority actually live in highly organized communities…

You may have seen the label, "B.P.A.-free" on the packaging of plastic products such as baby bottles or reusable water bottles. Perhaps you have also seen or read news reports discussing the potential health hazards from BPA exposure. Scientists have…

At the Beijing Olympics, 25 new swimming world records were set; the only Olympics at which more records were broken was in 1976, when goggles were used for the first time. At this year's Olympics, in addition to U.S. phenomenon Michael Phelps, a new…