Other science agencies should follow NIH policy, say campaigners
The chemical fingerprints of erupted crystalline minerals are a record of activity in the bowels of the volcano before it blew
A battle over a mutant bird flu strain has thrown the spotlight on a little-known government body that oversees bioterror-related research. Some ask if it was up to the task
Advanced membranes, unusual solvents and new drilling processes could clean and recycle a growing flood of contaminated water
The auto industry campaigned against the relatively bloody rise of cars in the early 20th century via TV, the term "jaywalker" and school safety patrols
Overlooked aromatic compounds make huge contributions to tomato flavor, which suggests a new way to improve the taste of high-yield crops
This week marks the anniversary of the largest earthquake recorded, a magnitude 9.5 event along southern Chile's coast in 1960
Company founded to commercialize solar hydrogen device goes back to drawing board for cost reasons
Mice whose sleep patterns were altered had more difficulties conceiving and carrying pregnancies to term. The findings may have implications for women trying to conceive
A health-agency windfall includes funding for two promising clinical trials, one focusing on prevention and the other on early treatment
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