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Earth’s magnetic field is quietly, steadily changing, and the shift is no longer just an abstract concern for geophysicists. As the protective shield that deflects charged particles from the Sun ...

Nuclear weapons, climate change and biological threats are the biggest concerns.

It’s a lifeline. Morning routines revolve around it, afternoons depend on it, and for many, the way coffee is prepared feels non-negotiable. But according to scientists, how you drink your coffee may ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many heavy atoms form from a supernova explosion, the remnants of which are shown in this image. NASA/ESA/Hubble Heritage Team ...

Enzymes are the molecular machines that power life; they build and break down molecules, copy DNA, digest food, and drive virtually every chemical reaction in our cells. For decades, scientists have ...

Over the last few days, the Coachella Valley has experienced more than 20 earthquakes, causing concern among some residents.

Like haunted houses? Scientists do. That's because they're an excellent place to study how humans respond to — and actively seek out — fear. "Typically when we study things in the lab, we're exposing ...

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced on Jan. 27 that the hands of the Doomsday Clock moved forward four seconds ...

By looking in detail at brain activity during sleep, scientists can figure out exactly what animals are dreaming of. Neuronal ...