Serious expressions were the rage a century ago, but shifts in society changed things.

Formed by material falling onto a newborn star, the two beams of light shoot outward to create the dual-sided lightsaber appearance.

A black hole's epic "burp" may help solve one of the deep mysteries of the galactic core.

This opposition, which occurs every 2 years, is considered relatively favorable and precedes another event when Mars will be at its closest to Earth all year.

The Food and Drug Administration is launching its first national campaign to prevent and reduce smoking among young people.

Save money (and calories) with a smaller-sized mini Frappuccino.

But don't be put off by the headline: I'm excited about what I'm hearing about what's coming next year.

The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans.

When grenache is blended with two other grapes, it's abbreviated as GSM. Here's what else you need to know.

We chat with astrotourism specialist Valerie Stimac, and author of 'Dark Skies,' about the best places to gaze into the beauty of the heavens.

Scientists discovered the oldest known material on the Earth's surface while studying a meteorite that landed in Australia 50 years ago.

A cosmic collision between two stars caused a stunning gas rainbow reaction.

Astronomers have found a mini-moon called 2020 CD3 in Earth's orbit, but it won't be around for very much longer.

Small businesses generate more jobs — and our kids are going to need them — so support Small Business Saturday.

Learn the keys to making smarter choices at the grocery store.

The Department of Energy has awarded $188 million to small businesses in 34 states to spur clean energy innovation, job creation and more.

The U.S. Department of Energy awards $57 million to 33 small business projects.

Although refrigerators continue to grow in size and become more tricked out, new standards will also require them to be drastically more energy efficient.

A hybrid that would be cold-hardy and suitable for outdoor planting may be available for home landscapes in a few years.

There's a poaching ring focused on some succulents in the genus Dudleya, which can fetch millions on the black market in East Asia.

What ever happened to that Internet of Things? We outsourced it.

A new study turns the tables on the old "dumb blonde" stereotype.

The number of negative health reactions to cosmetic products reported to the FDA has skyrocketed, with the majority of complaints coming for hair products.

Children are more likely to have autism if their mothers had the flu or a prolonged fever during the first or second trimester of pregnancy.

One reason flu transmission is thought to be lower during the summer months is because of the high humidity.

In a push to save money and lives this winter, four U.S. states are dispatching smart snowplows.

The cat-carried parasite Toxoplasma gondi has been associated with a variety of illnesses, but you can take simple precautions.

Program in Alberta helps humans peacefully coexist with often dangerous wildlife.

Famous golfer and his wife establish $30 million center to bring all treatment options under one roof.

Research suggests letting kids get more sleep can lead to healthier teens, better test scores and a stronger economy.

SkyBridge, North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, opened earlier this year in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And now it's ready for Christmas.

We've read about the harmful health effects of eating processed meats. But what about their fishy counterparts?

Researchers say the mutant mice study could increase our understanding of perception systems.

Clean energy sources are producing record amounts of power in markets across the world.

High-voltage utilities are experimenting with generating energy from renewable feedstocks available locally.

Following fresh eyewitness evidence, researchers are placing dozens of camera traps in a remote region of Australia.

The average smoker takes about six days of smoke breaks each year, so maybe nonsmokers deserve extra vacation days in return.

When vandals took over an abandoned cow tunnel in Portslade in Brighton, the community took it back.

Experiencing a pleasant tingle when someone crinkles paper isn't as weird as you think. It's called ASMR or 'brain orgasm.' Here's why it happens.

Nikon Small World Photomicrography shows how art and science intersect.

Winners announced for the 9th annual Nikon Small World In Motion competition showcasing the best microscopic videos of 2019.

Vault lights in the sidewalks were useful ways to light the rooms down below.

Herpers are people who search for chameleons at night and remove the invasive species from the wild. What happens next, though, is controversial.

Studies show we emit chemicals that communicate emotion, and whether we realize it or not, our brain responds to fear alarms.

The winners of Nikon's 43rd annual Small World Photomicrography Competition will make you wish you paid more attention in science class.

Natural face oils are the new go-to moisturizer. Here are eight oils that deserve a spot in your beauty regimen.

What these all-too-common chemicals do to our bodies.

Have you considered a smart appliance? The global market has increased fivefold in the last four years.

The good folks at Coalergy reminds us all that coal isn't dirty. It smells good too.

Do we really expect our phones to have empathy, like Samantha in 'Her'?