A dense and highly interconnected structure inside the human brain seems to play a vital role in communication within and between the hemispheres, a new study says.

Young penguins are freezing to death as rainfall increases in Antarctica?one of many factors endangering two-thirds of penguin species, a new paper says.

A well-preserved town provides rare clues to the daily lives of ancient Egyptians, including the importance of local commerce and politics, archaeologists say.

A well-preserved settlement near the temple of Edfu provides rare glimpses into the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians.

Young penguins are freezing to death as rainfall increases in Antarctica?one of many factors endangering two-thirds of penguin species, a new paper says. With video.

Prehistoric specimens, wig curlers, and a half million other artifacts discovered at the Virgina site will help scholars fill in large gaps in the story of the first U.S. president's early life.

Birds can extract detailed information from antipredator calls made by other bird species they encounter during their migrations, scientists say.

In at least ten locations, prehistoric cave sketches are found in spots that transform and amplify the sounds of human voices and musical instruments, according to a new study.

Most car buyers in the U.S. don't know that even small boosts to gas-guzzler efficiency can save more fuel than bigger mpg gains in already efficient vehicles, according to a new study.

Wig curlers and fragments of a tea service were among the half a million artifacts found at the childhood home of America's first president.

After being used to create the world's longest shoe chain, more than 10,000 donated sneakers will be recycled into athletic surfaces for playgrounds.

Officials are working to clear a huge algal bloom that has struck the waters near Qingdao, where the Olympic sailing events are scheduled for August.

Lebanon has launched a campaign to get its renowned Jeita Grotto caves named as one of the world's "New Seven Wonders of Nature".