Confirming a bit of conventional wisdom, a new study finds that people who fear being single often settle for less in love.

Male chimpanzees that wage a campaign of sustained aggression against females sire more offspring than their less violent counterparts.

USDA and EPA aim to cut food waste in half. But how will they get that food to the hungry?

Locked-in syndrome, often the result of injury or illness (such as Lou Gehrig's), causes complete paralysis. With advanced technology, these people get closer t

A new study on religious leanings and death anxiety reveals some surprising findings.

The ancient Romans saw 'Pluto's Gate' in what is now modern-day Pamukkale in Turkey as the entrance to the underworld. Now we know how it worked.

Long before modern countries like China and Dubai began making artificial islands, the Calusa people built a kingdom on seashells.

These simple yoga moves can you help ease pain, release tension and boost energy in the close confines of an airplane.

Loving animals may have been passed down genetically from ancestors who appreciated their services.

Scientists say Zealandia meets all the requirements to qualify as a continent, even though 94% of it is underwater.

Camping's not your thing? Here are helpful tips for people who don't like to camp.

Those who live in the Quebrada Camarones region of South America's Atacama Desert have a remarkable resistance to arsenic, which is in the water.

T. Boone Pickens, the founder of BP Capital Management, joins the Morning Joe gang to discuss the town hall meetings he's been holding across the country on the

It's well-known that secondhand smoke is bad for our health, but it's also dangerous for our furry friends.

Six West-Coasters do a Kentucky Bourbon taste test. It gets funny.

Stealing bar glasses to keep as a souvenir goes way back and plays a key role in the mint julep, Kentucky Derby relationship.

Psychologists and scientists are concerned about the rising rates of suicide among children, and what the shrinking gender gap might mean.

We need a mix of solitude and interactions for a healthy social diet.

Experts aren't sure why so many Canadian lynx are turning up in Thunder Bay.

Eating guinea pig is now a growing trend in the U.S., and activists say it's better for the environment than beef.

Here's a list of reasons this blogger thinks fair fashion is anything but frivolous.

What does it mean to water a piano? What your boss was referring to as “watering your piano” is actually a phrase used to explain the presence of a piano hu

"Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families.

Video: Meet Sarah and Paige. They've been best friends since they were 8 years old. But the crazy part is they've never met in person. Until now.

Sucheta Rawal's Go Eat Give brings people from around the world together through food and community service.

SC Johnson discloses fragrance ingredients in its products to help consumers make even more informed choices. Take this quiz to see how much you already know.

A study finds that many people are dying due to a complication of Type 1 diabetes without knowing they had the disease.

Many people today get their news via Facebook, but most probably give little thought to how the social media network filters the stories they see.

Generosity may depend on a person's humility, says new study.

Many organizations are accepting donations for California wildfire victims and first responders, making it easy for you to help.

To solve organ shortages, some places are making it the norm to have people opt out of organ donation.

Here are 10 historic shopping centers that are still thriving today.

Despite its petite size, Bi(h)OME carves out ample room for urban wildlife.

Tips from people who are really great at giving the best gifts that the rest of us need to read.

A Danish company has developed space-age skivvies that you can wear for weeks.

All the talent in the world can't overcome the inability to connect with co-workers.

Tapping on a keyboard all day isn't the only way to make a living.

Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day with this story about a young teen shining in her STEM field.

Famous people understand dogs as well as the rest of us.

The days' dappled sunlight complemented the nights' glowing trees at this music festival near Lake Michigan.

These programs are designed for writers, visual artists and even musicians to take time off for inspiration.

The ocean food web is contaminated by trash and garbage, and it's ending up in our diets.

Many cats form bonds with their humans, just like babies do with their parents.

The viral #trashtag challenge inspires people to clean up parks, beaches and roadways and post photos on social media.

Here's how you can donate or otherwise help the animals, residents and first responders affected by wildfires in Australia.

With big sales numbers, the manufacturers are rolling out a record number of new models at the 2016 New York Auto Show.

Jerky dog treats made in China have been linked to 1,000 dog deaths and illness in three people.

At a single Starbuck location, a whooping 378 people bought coffee for the person behind them.

The fresh food movement isn't just for people anymore. You can make fresh, healthy homemade food for your pets, too. Here's what you need to know.

Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world.