New Discovery Changes How We Think About Viruses
French researchers find plant virus that can split up its genetic code to infect cells and reproduce.
Could the US Be Barreling Toward Another Oil Crisis?
More than 45 years after the 1973 oil crisis, the U.S. oil supply has—and hasn’t—changed.
Tips for Using Science to Beat Jet Lag
Proper light exposure, staying hydrated, and exercising are all keys to better long-distance travel.
Why Agriculture May Have Changed the Way Humans Talk
A controversial new study suggests the rise of farming altered human biology—and, with it, speech.
WhatsApp Co-Founder Calls on Facebook Users to Delete Their Accounts
At Stanford University, Brian Acton decried the company's drive for profits over privacy.
Behind-the-Scenes Look at NYC’s Hudson Yards Shopping Experience
The Big Apple's newest luxury mall got its big reveal this week.
Fox News Abruptly Pulls Jeanine Pirro’s Show After Her Islamophobic Remarks
Network gives no reason for bumping her Saturday broadcast; Trump tweets his displeasure.
The Science Behind Antarctica’s Emerald Green Icebergs
Figuring this out took a lot of time, and a little luck.
This Robot Gripper Looks Like a Flower But Can Lift 100 Times Its Own Weight
Robots don’t have to look like humans.
These Are the World’s Most Badass Hotel Owners
They include an Olympian, a Tour de France rider, and a world-class climber.
How the Mega Skiing Pass Is Actually Killing Skiing
The season pass is having a heyday, but is it actually hurting the sport?
Rattlesnake Roundups In The South Are Killing Wrong Animals
Snake hunting has become a tourist attraction.
Only Surviving Leonardo da Vinci Sculpture Was Just Unveiled
Artist's "The Virgin with the Laughing Child" was erroneously attributed to someone else.
Cotton Swab Stuck in Man’s Ear Causes Life-Threatening Infection
The swab was unknowingly lodged inside for five years, infection ultimately spread to this brain lining.
Married Couples Are Now Taking “Solomoons” Instead of Honeymoons
Who said marriage always meant compromise?
Fired ESPN Host Agrees Not to Sue After Being Hired By Old Boss at New Network
Adnan Virk and the Worldwide Leader have settled their differences without going to court.