SCIENCE

Cute overloads are typically the stuff of Reddit subthreads, but on Monday, the National Zoo Panda Cam suffered this literal fate when their servers crashed shortly after the birth of a new giant panda cub.

Scientists dream of universal flu vaccines and therapies that could throttle pandemics before they even have a chance to spread, and the recent discovery a new, multi-tasking antibody suggests it might be possible.

Scientists have figured out how a compound called pyridomycin kills the bacteria that causes tuberculosis, and found that it can work its magic even against certain drug-resistant strains.

Proud panda mother Mei Xiang has shown similar signs of pregnancy five times since 2007, all of which turned out to be false alarms. But on Sunday night, she delivered.

The American Civil Liberties Union sued Alabama in 2011 for what the group contends is a discriminatory practice that prevents most HIV-positive inmates from participating in rehabilitation and retraining programs important for their success after prison.

Researchers found that for every 1,000 mg of extra sodium in the children's diets, there was a one-point rise increase in blood pressure.

A Russian Soyuz capsule carrying U.S. astronaut Joseph Acaba and Russian cosmonauts Gennady Padalka and Sergei Revin landed on the Kazakh steppe at 8:53 local time (0253 GMT) Monday.

Patients who attended a combination of physical and talk therapy, relaxation techniques and spiritual discussions reported a stable quality of life during treatment, while cancer patients who didn't get the extra help declined on those measures.

A study found that older men that with a diet rich in antioxidants had fewer DNA-stand breaks in their sperm, a mark of genetic quality.

An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has health officials scrambling to contain the contagious disease.

In a move aimed at curbing obesity, New York City has banned the sale of sugary drinks and supersized sodas in establishments that come with food-service license.

Katy Hayes, 44, of Kingwood, Texas, will receive two new arms above the elbow.

Starting March 12, food businesses regulated by the city will not be able to sell many sugary drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces.

A new report from UNICEF, the WHO and the World Bank says that under-five mortality has decreased significantly worldwide, but many countries are still not on track to meet their Millennium Development Goals.

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, delivered the following speech at a hospital in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, her first ever speech on foreign soil.

Tropical Storm Nadine is expected to become a hurricane later Wednesday night or early Thursday morning as it churns in the Caribbean, according to the National Weather Service.

Researchers measured 36 people who had suffered a stroke within the last 3 years for signs of depression, and found that male subjects were more likely to feel depressed by their precarious health than the female participants.

The good news? For the first time in three years, the number of uninsured Americans dropped in 2011. The bad news? Income inequality is on the rise.

The researchers say that the dynamics of a coin, die or roulette ball can actually be described by equations of motion.

Scientists have recently come out with a list of 100 species teetering on the brink of extinction, highlighting animals other than the usual suspects like the giant panda. Take a gander at these adorably doomed creatures.

A spate of consumer reports of shattering glass cookware can be explained by the kind of glass manufacturers are using, which is less able to withstand large, sudden temperature changes than cookware that uses a classic formula.

The nation watched as Aimee Copeland, the 24-year-old girl from Georgia, who contracted necrotizing fasciitis (a flesh eating bacteria) after she fell into infected water when her zip line broke. Months later she appeared on Katie Couric's new show on "Katie" September 11 and walked out onto the stage.

Because dengue is caused by one of four kinds of closely related viruses, it's been especially difficult to develop a single vaccine versatile enough to protect against it. Now, an international team of researchers says they've made a breakthrough, but the vaccine has turned out much less potent than observers had hoped.

Four million wind turbines in an all clean-energy economy in 2030 could supply enough to meet more than half the world's energy demand, according to a new study.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has recognized about 50 forms of cancer as byproducts of being near Ground Zero during and in the months following 9/11. That opens the door to monitoring and treatment for survivors, first responders and nearby residents.

The jury is still out on whether cell phones cause tumors, but singer Sheryl Crow squared the blame on the devices for her benign growth during an appearance Monday on "Katie."

A new paper taking a closer look at the people who volunteered for a previous HIV vaccine trial in Thailand has identified precise targets on the virus that could form the base of a more effective vaccine.

Temperature plays a role in producing colorful autumn leaves, but the increasing chill of fall is only part of the story.

A dozen British scientists, engineers and researchers will drill down in December to a buried Antarctic lake 2 miles under an ancient ice sheet, gathering water and sediment samples in the hopes of discovering clues about the Earth's climate history and possibly new life forms.