Karl Tate

Since birds are the only surviving members of the family tree of the dinosaurs, why can't we flip some switches in the genetic code and return a chicken back to its former glory as a dinosaur?

Physicists have searched for it for years, but what is the Higgs boson supposed to do, exactly?

Shyness may have its roots in infancy, studies indicate.

The speed of light has been long known to be the fastest possible speed in our universe. So what happens when scientists catch subatomic particles traveling faster than light?

Layout of a nuclear reactor and where the radioactive materials are located.

A look under the hood at nuclear reactors and uranium fuel rods.

Map from the National Weather Service shows counties hardest hit by hurricanes from the years 1900 to 2010.

See just how far the shaking was felt.

Kingdom Tower is set to become the world's tallest building in 2016. See how it stacks up against the others.

Some states are doing well in science education, others very poorly.

Here's a comparison of decibels adjusted for body size, making one tiny noisemaker the loudest of all.

The history of the end of the world.

Find out how penguins make daring dives and which animals plunge to the greatest depths.

Here's how Chernobyl compares to other nuclear disasters.

Here's a look under the hood of a nuclear reactor, and what can go wrong.

A partial meltdown has occurred at two nuclear reactors in the Fukushima power plant in Japan.

Here's a look at the science basics of Japan's earthquake and tsunamis.

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a stopgap to be used in the instance of a severe energy supply interruption.

Humans are the smelliest species to mosquitoes. Here's why.

Some agencies got a bump while others took a hit.