Katharine Gammon

Learn about the people who watch what the sun is dishing out.

Marvel's Avengers bend the rules of physics to fight super villains, but some of the comic book science is surprisingly close to reality.

Tornadoes’ awesome energy gives them a chaotic nature – but there are some hints for why certain vehicles get tossed.

In true April Fools' Day nature, media outlets and companies have pulled some of the best pranks of all time.

Do animals have the ability to commit suicide?

They've skied to the South Pole and launched into space.

Social isolation may wreak havoc on your body and mind.

Electronic tags are helping scientists designate important habitats.

Method of tagging tracks fish for longer, has less impact.

Small, less edible fish are becoming majority in world's oceans.

Months of preparation are needed to visit the southernmost continent.

Monogamy is rare in the animal kingdom, but a few species mate for life for very good reasons.

Recycling waste for energy more important than energy from deep sea vents.

The president changed up his body language in this year's address, showing a confidence he lacked last year.

Tracking shows how Arctic warming affects animals.

Scientists brave sea sickness to learn how plates interact.

From Barbie to Boba Fett, we've got 11 top-selling toys of all time.

Region has some of most diverse, endangered species on planet.

Tracking could help reveal creature's habits, effects of sea ice decline.

An addiction to celebrities sounds made up, but for some people it could be a very real disease.

Flooding from Hurricane Irene, fungus could mean fewer pumpkins.