The sleep drug doesn't cause racism, but it can inhibit self-restraint.

Scientists are tearing their hair out over baseless myths about the erupting volcano in Hawaii.

Republicans claim the EPA chief is a "victim" of political attacks—an insult to actual victims of Pruitt's policies.

A new book on Renaissance mathematics makes a bold case.

The Oklahoma senator's ideas and acolytes are permeating the agency.

Cleaning up the ocean will require an international agreement on par with the Paris climate accord.

How the Trump administration made Texas Congressman Lamar Smith's dreams come true

Stephen Hawking was one of many male scientists described as geniuses, a term rarely bestowed on their female peers.

Obama issued a rule to help confused consumers. His successor killed it.

Coal ash ponds are contaminating groundwater across the country, but the consequences are unclear because the government doesn't monitor them.

“We really do want to help," one House Republican said. "This has to stop.”

EPA head Scott Pruitt has revived a tired talking point to cast doubt on global warming.

The National Science Foundation on Wednesday announced a new, long-overdue policy, but it's far from enough.

The story of California's rescued bears isn't just heartwarming. It's the beginning of a new way to think about burn treatment.