A new study has concluded that the UN climate panel's prediction for sea level rise this century is correct.

Popular crustaceans like lobster, crabs and prawns owe their success to a unique colour control system, according to a new genetic study.

NASA will honor Apollo astronaut Al Worden with the presentation of an Ambassador of Exploration Award for his contributions to the U.S. space program.

Future oil supplies may come from an unexpected place - the crushing hot furnace of earth's mantle - according to a new study.

A new study has found as many as one in twelve older Australians experience a stroke without knowing it.

A common and safe blue food dye might provide the best treatment available so far for spinal cord injuries, US researchers report.

NEWS ANALYSIS: A damning report on Australia's health system, which calls for greater attention to preventative health, has been welcomed by public health experts.

A novel technique to relieve stress is an age old naturopathic remedy. New research demonstrates the scent of lemon, mango, lavender, or other fragrant plants are beneficial for stress reduction.Scientists in Japan report the first scientific evidence that inhaling certain

Spousal abuse seems to be a no-brainer -- leave the guy and walk out the door, right?According to a new University of Illinois journal article, an abused woman actually goes through a five-step process of leaving that can be complicated

Observations of distant stars tell us about our own future. Roughly 5 billion years from now, the Sun will begin to swell as a red giant, and the solar system will be transformed into a very differen

Researchers are preparing a robotic return to the lunar surface in preparation for future human missions. However, lunar rovers could be quite different than the Mars rovers of past years. The moon is

As health professionals learn more about depression, knowledge of the far-reaching prevalence or spread of the mental disorder is finally emerging. Significant focus has been placed on mood disorders and depression in adults and teens but now experts warn that

In a psychological study of web users, scientists have devised a system of measuring collective happiness by monitoring bloggers' (and other online writers') reports of how they're feeling.According to background information in the article, in 1881, the optimistic Irish economist

For decades, health educators have bemoaned a flaw of humanity - that despite our sophistication, humans make irrational decisions, especially when it comes to their own health and wellbeing. A new study supports this notion showing that ants can accomplish

Traditionally, athletes perform mental imagery or visualization techniques to improve their physical prowess by enhancing neuromuscular coordination. Now, new research shows that training your brain may improve cerebral neurologic reflex response, shifting the rational for imagery training from performance-based to

Results from a recent study suggest a behavioral weight loss program can convey both physical and psychological benefits.A 6-month program among depressed participants resulted in a loss of 8 percent of their initial weight, improved symptoms of depression, and reduced

A new study discovers older persons with diabetes are at risk for elevated blood sugars if they are taking an antipsychotic medication. The risk is most pronounced soon after beginning treatment, according to a report in the Archives of Internal

New research suggests divorce and widowhood can have a lasting impact on an individual's health -- even after a person remarries. "Among the currently married, those who have ever been divorced show worse health on all dimensions. Both the divorced

Life transitions are major events that accent the fluidity of our daily existence. Accordingly, life alterations can be significant imparting stress and emotional burden. While the new-bound college students are excited to embrace a new independent life, parents often face