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Mysterious And Known As The 'Raven': Scientists Identify New Whale Species
For decades, Japanese fishermen have told stories about the existence of a dark, rare beaked whale that they called karasu — the "raven."But now,… -
Many Well-Known Hospitals Fail To Score High In Medicare Rankings
The federal government released its first overall hospital quality rating on Wednesday, slapping average or below average scores on many of the nation's… -
How Jupiter's Red Spot Makes Things High Above It Hot, Hot, Hot
Jupiter's Great Red Spot is such a crazy, turbulent storm that it creates sound waves that travel hundreds of miles up and actually heat the planet's… -
'Nose-y' Bacteria Could Yield A New Way To Fight Infection
With antibiotic-resistant super bugs on the rise, researchers are on an urgent hunt for other bacteria that might yield chemicals we can harness as… -
Americans Are Shrinking, While Chinese And Koreans Sprout Up
Whatever South Korean women are eating, pass it around!The country is having a massive growth spurt. And it doesn't look like it's slowing done any time… -
A Sniff Test For Alzheimer's Checks For The Ability To Identify Odors
Two studies released at an international Alzheimer's meeting Tuesday suggest doctors may eventually be able to screen people for this form of dementia by… -
'Clone Sisters' Of Dolly The Sheep Are Alive And Kicking
About four years ago, Kevin Sinclair inherited an army of clones. Very fluffy clones."Daisy, Debbie, Denise and Diana," says Sinclair, a developmental… -
To Protect History, A National Park Preps For Climate Change
Mesa Verde National Park in southwest Colorado may be known for its iconic cliff dwellings, but archaeological artifacts left by the Ancestral Pueblo are… -
You Can Watch A Rare, Stinky 'Corpse Flower' Bloom On Live Video
This corpse flower could be just seconds away from blooming. And you can watch it live, thanks to the New York Botanical Garden. This way, you don't have… -
Managing Your News Intake In The Age Of Endless Phone Notifications
Lately, it has felt like the terrible news just won't stop. As soon as you've wrapped your head around one story, you're pummeled by another — and then…