In a new book, Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor explores the ways grief affects the body, from the heart to the immune system.

A new book explores how one biologist’s work at the North and South Poles changed the way he sees the world and our place in ...

Non-mixing layers of water and hydrocarbons thousands of miles deep could explain the icy planets’ strange magnetic fields.

New research found drones to be more effective than dogs, cars, or loud noises at convincing bears to avoid human areas.

It’s the first FDA approval for a pain medication in 25 years. How does the drug work, and who is it for?

Neutrinos are sometimes called “ghost particles,” because they are nearly weightless, rarely interact with any other matter, and have very little electric charge. Now, scientists have discovered a ...

Just like in “When Harry Met Sally”, the answer isn’t so simple for Kinda baboons, which form long-term friendships between the sexes.

We asked our listeners to tell us how they found love while doing or appreciating science. Read on for some romantic resonance.

Research supporting the amyloid hypothesis—the idea that Alzheimer's is caused by a buildup of amyloid plaques in the ...

On Tuesday, April 29, join Ira Flatow in conversation with journalists to discuss the role of science writing in or current ...