SCIENCE

The ice cover in the Arctic fell to 5.61 million square miles -- the lowest annual maximum ever recorded.

The 9-foot-long crocodile walked on its hind legs and likely preyed upon armored reptiles and ancestors of early mammals.

The new technology is capable of creating sturdier objects at least 25 to 100 times faster than conventional 3D printers.

The researchers hope to begin human trials in 2017.

The reserve will be monitored through a satellite network to deter illegal fishing operations.

A report, released by the Environmental Investigation Agency, alleges that endangered wild animals are being sold openly in parts of Laos.

Health experts in Canada fear the spread of pet superbugs could make the human superbug problem worse.

The solar-powered plane took off from the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Wednesday after being delayed by bad weather and paperwork.

Researchers say the technology could one day open the way for hydrogen fuel cells, which would be more powerful than the existing ones.

A 17-million-year old fossil found in Kenya is helping scientists answer crucial questions about the origin and evolution of humans.

Depression is estimated to cost $44 billion in lost wages every year in the U.S.

The experiences of other countries like the Philippines show the importance of post-disaster measles vaccination.

Around 1 in 800 people report a salmonella infection every year in the U.S., but unreported cases means that's likely much higher.

Sleep it off, drink water and get your blood sugar back up with these tips.

The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft currently flying around the world is a sign of broader achievements in solar energy.

The pioneering astronaut, 85, has been an outspoken advocate for human exploration of the red planet.

Two-thirds of all new cases of diabetes are now being reported in low-and middle-income countries such as China, India, Mexico and Egypt, according to a new study.

Russia's Soyuz spacecrafts are currently the only means of transport for astronauts to and from the International Space Station.

According to U.N. estimates, at least 24 people were killed by the deadly Cyclone Pam.

An American being treated for Ebola was in critical condition Monday, the U.S. National Institutes of Health in Maryland said.

Amid federal budget cutbacks, a new drive aims to partly fill the funding gap by soliciting big donors to give to basic science research.

At SXSW, Canadian company Cloud DX unveiled a wearable device that can diagnose diseases and monitor vital signs.

Warm and cold patterns in the Pacific Ocean can determine the frequency of severe storms in the southern United States.

Heart patients are more likely to survive if admitted during national cardiology conferences — when cardiologists are away from hospitals.

A new software application allows amateur astronomers to help NASA increase the frequency of detection of potentially threatening asteroids.

The university, the second richest in the U.K., has collective endowment assets of over $5 billion.

The evacuation follows the infection of an American health-care worker who is now being treated at a U.S. hospital.

The lack of a rise in emissions last year is the first time in 40 years when a halt in growth or a reduction was not tied to an economic downturn.

Medical marijuana has been a burning issue in the U.S. Congress recently –- but what does the term really mean?