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Psilocybin—the psychedelic compound that occurs naturally in certain "magic" mushroom species—has been shown in trials to ...

Between them, this trio of train cats has turned Wakayama’s tiny rail line into a must-see attraction. Let’s face it—America ...

Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare but blinding parasitic eye disease. Experts share how to avoid it and treat it.

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A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions ...

Are we reading our dog’s moods right? Does TV really comfort them when we’re away? These pet stories were catnip to us this year.

Recent fossil finds could mean that "Lucy" wasn't our direct ancestor, some scientists say. Others strongly disagree. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Scientists have digitally reconstructed the face of a 1.5-million-year-old Homo erectus fossil from Ethiopia, uncovering an unexpectedly primitive appearance. While its braincase fits with classic ...

During the Japanese invasion of northern China in 1933, a man was hired to build a bridge across the Songhua river near the city of Harbin. As he was digging, he found a large, ancient cranium ...

The pigeon is flying the coop — and in its place will come a 27-foot-tall Buddha sculpture. A towering sandstone statue by artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen will be installed on Manhattan’s High Line next ...