Elizabeth Goldbaum

In a public display against elephant poaching, U.S. officials will pulverize a huge store of illegal ivory tomorrow (June 19) in Times Square, in the heart of New York City.

Researchers have found that the vast majority of brimstone — reverently referred to in biblical times as "burning stone," but now known more commonly as sulfur — dwells deep in the Earth's core.

Photos from a search expedition to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance.

The search for Amelia Earhart is on (again).

The oldest known banded bald eagle was killed by a car recently, but the 38-year-old bird of prey set a new longevity record.

People who regularly eat peanuts may live longer, a new study from the Netherlands finds.

There's only so much you can do to protect against Alzheimer's, a new study reveals.

Studies show women do cry more than men — though not, as Tim Hunt claimed, because they can't take criticism, but because of various biological, social and environmental factors.

Unexpected algae leaves clues to an ancient environment

A highway upgrade turned into an archaeological discovery in Israel.

Your birthday isn't just for horoscopes; it can predict your risk for disease.

The rate of marijuana exposure in young children increased significantly from 2003 to 2013.

Prehistoric Ireland snubbed its own gold for more exotic, mystical gold across the sea.

A rare striped rabbit, seen only a handful of times, has peeked out of its tropical forest home, and a graduate student got the chance of a lifetime, holding and photographing the little guy.

The name Niels Bohr may take you back to high school chemistry class, but an event tonight promises to take people beyond textbooks, for a behind-the-scenes look at the pioneering scientist.

Wispy, featherlike clouds off the coast of Chile appear to cover the Pacific Ocean in white fur, in a newly released satellite photo.