SCIENCE

The Republican candidate says emergency contraception is an alternative to abortion.

A new analysis of Paxil reveals there was a greater risk to teens of severe side effects from the antidepressant — including suicidal thoughts and self-harm.

Bush unveils his energy plan Tuesday, but many Republicans consider him suspiciously "green."

Astrosat, which is equipped to observe the universe in the optical, ultraviolet and X-ray regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, has a lifespan of five years.

"Air pollution is not just a nuisance or the haze we see on the horizon; it's literally putting our health in danger."

Scientists have disagreed as to whether viruses -- which are composed only of genetic data in a protein shell -- are living or nonliving.

As Volkswagen's diesel deception comes to light, critics say it's time to revamp auto emissions testing.

Some Singaporean officials have criticized Indonesia's efforts to fight the flames.

Europa is one of the four largest moons hovering near Jupiter and is inundated with radiation from the giant gas planet.

Clouds and storms are likely to hamper viewing conditions in western U.S.

The surface feature, containing several snakeskin-like structures, has been informally named "Tartarus Dorsa," after a region of the underworld in Greek mythology.

Scientists said hepegivirus-1 showed similar features to both hepatitis C, which can lead to liver cancer and cirrhosis, and human pegivirus, which appears to be harmless.

While the pope told Congress that climate change is an urgent problem, Trump brushed the issue aside.

"The evidence says no one's out there," said world-renowned NASA scientist William Borucki.

Researchers announced Wednesday that they had successfully transmitted quantum information over a record-breaking distance of more than 60 miles.

In 2013, just over 1,000 coal mines were operating, as cheap natural gas and weak global demand continued to take a toll on coal production.

A new dinosaur species was discovered in northern Alaska and researchers suggest the creature, dubbed Ugrunaaluk kuukpikensis, thrived in the polar climate.

L.M. Montgomery once wrote, "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."

The researchers said their findings would have major applications in advanced machinery like aircraft components.

The price of a specialty tuberculosis drug was massively increased after it was purchased by a biotech company, leading to an outcry until it was rolled back.

The supermoon eclipse will be the first in over 30 years and the next such event will be seen in 2033.

The technique is currently embroiled in moral and ethical controversies, with detractors raising concerns that it could lead to creation of "designer babies."

It starts with the autumnal equinox in September.

Approximately 100,000 years from now -- a blink of an eye in the cosmic scale -- two supermassive black holes in the Virgo constellation will collide and merge.

Chris Christie is embracing nuclear energy -- an industry that has supported his presidential campaign and favorite causes.

The Department of Health and Human Services is taking a page out of Mr. Wonderful’s book.

At least 10 people have died as a result of the Wednesday night tremor.

Every day 44 people in the U.S. die from prescription drug overdoses.

The magnitude 8.3 earthquake off the country's coast has triggered tsunami warnings in Chile, Peru, New Zealand, Hawaii and other Pacific islands.