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Glen Campbell's Death: How Does Alzheimer's Kill?

Aug 8 2017

Country music legend Glen Campbell has died at age 81 following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, his family announced today.

What is an Atom?

Aug 8 2017

Atoms are the basic units of matter. They are made up of three particles: protons, neutrons and electrons.

July Was Record Hot for Parts of Alaska and the West

Aug 8 2017

July was record warm for Alaska's northernmost city and the hottest month on record for the globe at Death Valley.

Rare Wildfires Burning in Greenland Seen from Space

Aug 8 2017

Today marks day 10 since the blaze was first detected by instruments aboard NASA satellites.

Climate Change's Impact in the US? It's Already Here, Scientists Say

Aug 8 2017

The impacts of climate change across the U.S. are dramatic, according to a new report.

South Asia May Become Too Hot for Humans to Survive by 2100

Aug 7 2017

By the end of this century, temperatures in South Asia — a region where about one-fifth of the world's population lives — could become too hot and humid for people to survive, according to a new study.

Woman, Scientist … Activist: Female Researchers Take Charge (Op-Ed)

Aug 7 2017

As women, and as scientists, we are here to stand up for public truth-telling and the value of the lives of all women — and all marginalized people.

NASA's Total Solar Eclipse Maps Show Best Viewing Spots (Photos)

Aug 7 2017

On Aug. 21, 2017, a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event will give Earthlings across the United States a dazzling sight (through protective eye gear, of course). Check out where the path of totality will be.

Is Brain Damage an Inevitable Result of Playing Football?

Aug 7 2017

A recent study that showed that 110 of 111 brains of deceased NFL players had a serious brain disease raised concerns once again about concussions. But there's a lot we still need to know.

Desert Fossils Reveal 540-Million-Year-Old Jellyfish 'Graveyard'

Aug 7 2017

On a long-gone seashore in what is now Death Valley, ancient, sticky sand retained impressions of the oldest known example of a jellyfish stranding.

Friends with an Ex? Check Your Motives First, Science Says

Aug 7 2017

Staying friends with an ex is a "very pervasive phenomenon," says one psychologist. But these friendships aren't always successful.

You Thought Your Braces Hurt? This Woman's Dental Wire Tore Through Her Gut

Aug 7 2017

A woman in Australia had a dental wire in her digestive system for 10 years before doctors discovered it tearing through her abdomen.

Funny Guy Gets the Girl? How Humor Makes You More Attractive

Aug 7 2017

A sense of humor could help you snag a date, a new study suggests.

Animal Sex: How Red-Eared Sliders Do It

Aug 6 2017

Red-eared slider reproduction involves large claws, extra-long penises and numbers of eggs.

Caterpillars Turned Into Piles of Goop in England

Aug 6 2017

A virus that causes its host, an ill-fated caterpillar, to climb to the top of a tree before being rendered into a pile of goop may have been spotted doing its slimy work in England last month.