SCIENCE

The polar vortex is expected to return to the U.S. with subzero temperatures.

Sam Berns' case has helped doctors develop a treatment to prolong the lives of children with progeria.

The controversial sale draws protests and even death threats.

The cargo unloading process may take up to five weeks.

Hospital denies wrongdoing but jury knew 'mistakes had been made.'

Analysis of an extinct relative of humans suggests our ancient ancestors’ diet consisted primarily of tiger nuts, which are edible grass bulbs.

NASA's LADEE probe could follow in Curiosity's footsteps and become an official LEGO set.

The third test flight of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo performed all test objectives successfully.

Extracellular vesicles have been studied in human-related bacteria before, but this is the first evidence of their existence in the ocean.

The "fluid phase biopsy" can reportedly detect high-risk patients.

Many animals are packing their own compass.

Amazing images from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show the Curiosity rover trudging across the Martian landscape. The photos date from early December 2013 as Curiosity made its way from the Glenelg area to its main destination, Mount Sharp.

A reproduction of the complex, sponge-like matter inside of bones proves successful to nurture blood stem cells.

An Icelandic brewery dabbles in unusual flavors; scientists fail to turn up evidence of time travelers among us.

The survival of large carnivores is necessary to maintain the structure and function of diverse ecosystems, a study has emphasized.

Live stream footage of 2014's first aurora borealis and everything you need to know about the northern lights show.

IBM is opening up a new business unit in NYC centered on its "Jeopardy" champion supercomputer Watson.

A new study has found more than 180 species of fish glow in shades of either neon greed, red and orange.

The method of estimating a shark's age has traditionally relied on counting growth band pairs, like tree rings.

The scientists studied the chemical content of the soft tissues and confirmed that they were the remnants of the animals' skin color.

According to NASA, keeping the space station going for a longer period is essential for many reasons.

Novartis first introduced Diovan to Japan in 2000.

The deceased person was a Canadian who traveled to China in December.

The study makes Callorhinchus milii the most primitive jawed vertebrate to have its DNA analyzed.

If the project is successful, commuters will be able to travel the 37 miles between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore in about 15 minutes.

A new battery design could help utility companies store excess energy generated by solar panels and wind farms.

A newly translated Hebrew text claims to reveal the locations of treasures from King Solomon’s Temple, and even mentions Ark of the Covenant. Are we any closer to finding the lost Ark?

An Icelandic brewery's "whale beer" has stirred controversy after it announced it will sell the unique brew at the country's midwinter festival later this month.

Canadian scientists investigated a curious behavior in prairie dogs that bears a resemblence to sports fans at a stadium.