Abigail Mack says that "people have a very particular view of what Harvard is like" and there are plenty of misconceptions ...

For now, life thrives on our oxygen-rich planet. But Earth’s atmosphere won’t always be so welcoming. In fact, scientists ...

Researchers present an alternative to the long-held “hard steps” theory to explain the evolution of complex life, suggesting ...

Astronomers have discovered that sulfur may be a key to helping us narrow down our search for life on other planets.

Grave warnings have been issued about the dangers of creating life forms using mirror-image molecules. How worried should we be?

Families of some Israeli hostages in Gaza have received signs of life from their loved ones for the first time in more than a ...

Why am I so tired? Can alcohol cause panic attacks? In Ask Well, a column edited by Julia Calderone, The Times tackles ...

Weather forces in the Arctic are combining to push the chilly air that usually stays near the North Pole into the U.S. and ...