States in the US West are grappling with an unusually warm, arid winter that is ramping up fire risk in some areas, driving ...

New research reveals the source of this carbon – and the driving forces behind it – are far more complex than previously ...

Ever feel run off your feet? Spare a thought for sea stars, creatures whose movement involves the coordination of hundreds of ...

The best-selling author grapples with big questions about A.I., consciousness and the distractions polluting our minds.

AI-Driven Robotics for Autonomous Space Exploration. One day, space exploration might make use of astronauts living ...

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, marked by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. What makes it ...

Imagination may not be uniquely human. A new study shows an ape tracking pretend objects, reshaping ideas about cognition and evolution.

These homebrew rules, while fun, can accidentally ruin the balance and fairness of your D&D games, from critical hits to ...

New study reveals our closest relatives share the cognitive roots of imagination and pretense. Remember childhood tea parties ...

Humans aren't the only species that can pretend, a study shows. Scientists offered a bonobo imaginary juice and grapes in a ...

There is a rare mental disorder where the patient believes he is a werewolf; this condition was discovered first by Byzantine physicians.

The cardinal rule? Don’t panic. You actually have more time than you think to self-extricate or wait for help to arrive, an ...