One of the world's leading climate modelers, Ben SaSanter has long been a target for cocontrariansnd climate skeptics.

More than 70 people have volunteered to be confined in a mock mission to Mars – for 520 days. It would be the longest simulation of its kind.

The fastest evolving gene in the human genome is one linked to brain development, researchers say.

In this op-ed, Mr. O'Keefe tries to correlate mandated fuel economy standards to an increase in traffic fatality.

Nintendo of America's ebullient president, Reginald Fils-Aime, released some interesting information about the upcoming Wii game console in an interview with USA Today.

John C. Dvorak points his cantankerous nature towardst he once great electronics giant Sony Corp. Come for the opinion, stay for the cantankerySony Corp.

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has crafted a new definition for what constitutes a planet that would expand the solar system to Pluto and beyond, encompassing 12 bodies in all.

An alarming engineering report on the 140-mile (225-kilometer) dike around Florida's Lake Okeechobee has prompted emergency management officials to prepare evacuation plans for 40,000 residents living near the lake.

If overall global warming exceeds 5.5°F (3°C), many parts of the world are likely to see substantially increased risks of drought, floods, and wildfires, climate scientists say.

Although [India's] space program is a civilian effort, it is a symbol of national excellence -- and that makes it an ideal target. But behind the several layers of security, the Indian Space Research Organisation, or ISRO, is abuzz with new projects and excitement.