The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, which transports crude oil from the largest reserve in the United States to a navigable port, is in trouble.

In the new horror movie Snakes on a Plane, which slithers into theaters this Friday, hundreds of deadly snakes are set loose inside an airplane, where they proceed to attack the passengers.

The powerful adhesive responsible for the amazing sticking power of mussels has been revealed for the first time.

More than a decade ago, a landmark study drove home a message that resonated with wine lovers everywhere: Drink red wine in moderation to lower your risk for a heart attack. Now, new results suggest that some white wines protect the heart just as well, at least in rats.

A new report from the non-profit group Common Cause details the ways that industry groups are setting up fake grassroots organizations (aka "astroturf" organizations) to join the fight against Net neutrality legislation.