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James Watson’s work on the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA led to a revolution in biology and genetics

An early cold snap will chill much of the U.S., potentially breaking records in the Southeast

Three Chinese astronauts will likely return safely to Earth after a reported space-junk strike. But the incident highlights the growing risk of orbital debris

“I have no problems flying,” says one expert about the FAA’s plan to reduce flights by 10 percent at 40 airports nationwide. “I would get on an airplane tomorrow”

The finding is the first documented case of colonial behavior between two solitary species

This finding is the first documented case of colonial behavior between two solitary species of spider

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The first new subsea habitat in 40 years is about to launch Vanguard feels and smells like a new RV. It has long

Observations show the disk of our galaxy is not flat but warped and waving. Astronomers are still working out the reasons why

Migraine and cluster headaches affect millions—yet research remains surprisingly thin.

Vanguard feels and smells like a new RV. It has long, gray banquettes that convert into bunks, a microwave cleverly hidden under a counter, a functional steel sink with a French press and crockery above. A weird little toilet hides behind a curtain