Warp Speed is a staple of science fiction and the image of a ship traveling faster than the speed of light as stars whiz by can be found in “Star Trek” and “Star Wars.” Despite the impressive imagery usually attached to warp speed, several physics students have shown that the actual image of warp speed is pretty boring.
American flu vaccination rates have historically been dismal, but lowering the cost of the shot or even making it free could be a public health boon.
The pubic louse may have met its match -– the aesthetician.
It is unclear what route those ancient Indians took to get to Australia.
Eastern European tree samples confirm that the recent warming in the region is outpacing any natural climate variations seen since the Middle Ages.
A massive sun eruption has sent solar particles hurtling toward Earth. While not harmful, these particles could cause a geomagnetic storm and enhance the Northern Lights display during the week.
Blowing up planets one by one is a terribly inefficient way of subduing the universe.
Scientists say they've found a collection of quasars that measures an estimated 4 billion light years across.
New Yorkers worried about the severe flu may have to hunt for a pharmacy that still has the shot in stock.
Astronomers in Chile have just released an amazing new photograph of cosmic “bullets” traveling through the Orion Nebula at super speeds.
A team of amateur astronomers has made a fascinating discovery, uncovering evidence of 42 alien planets, one of which is roughly the size of Jupiter and could potentially be habitable by humans.
A Netherlands-based nonprofit organization is seeking volunteers for a possible mission to Mars. Mars One has released its requirements for astronauts, and those who want "to boldly go where no one has gone before” can sign up.
Brooke Greenberg is 20 years old, but she looks much, much younger. In fact, despite her age, she closely resembles a toddler, both physically and mentally.
Yawning can be triggered by anything from boredom to temperature, but there’s no clear single explanation for why it exists.
A new high-definition live stream of Earth images captured in space will be launched this fall. UrtheCast users will be able to get an unprecedented glimpse of life on Earth with a view that’s out of this world.
A run on flu shots may be causing isolated local shortages in the U.S., but it doesn’t seem to be creating a dangerous drop in vaccine supply.
Observations taken during the asteroid’s flyby this week have helped to rule out an apocalyptic scenario on Easter Sunday in 2036.
“Doomsday asteroid” Apophis flew by the Earth on Wednesday, and while there was no chance of the giant asteroid hitting our planet then, for some time, scientists have been worried that the asteroid could hit Earth when it swings by again in 2029 and 2036. Now, after Wednesday’s close encounter, scientists at NASA have ruled out any significant chance of an impact by Asteroid Apophis.
Two months after Colorado and Washington State legalized the use of marijuana for adults the perception of the drug around the rest of the country seems to be changing.
The Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday that it will require manufacturers of several insomnia drugs, including the popular drug Ambien, to lower their recommended doses.
Since the beginning of 2012, the U.S. has gained more than 2.2 million people, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates.
A newly discovered planet candidate isn't much larger than the Earth, and it seems to orbit in the habitable zone of a star similar to our Sun.
An era of untreatable gonorrhea may be approaching, public health officials warn.
Apophis, the "doomsday object" will be able to seen through live stream thanks to Space.com.
A study found that brown-eyed people are perceived as more trustworthy than blue-eyed individuals, but eye color was actually not the deciding factor.
NASA has released a brilliant photo of the aftermath of a massive star explosion. The supernova remnant, Cassiopeia A, is 11,000 light-years from Earth.
Observations of near-Earth asteroid Apophis during this pass could help scientists refine their calculations for closer shaves in 2029 and 2036.
All lower 48 states had above-average temps in '12, a year that ranked 2nd, all-time, for extreme weather events.
A study from the American Academy of Neurology indicates that diet soda and other sweetened drinks were linked to an increased risk of depression. Coffee, on the other hand, was associated with lowering the risk of depression slightly.
The asteroid Apophis, thought to have a tiny chance of hitting the earth in 2036, is making a pass overhead on Wednesday night.
