Samantha Mathewson

NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) spacecraft has detected magnetic activity occurring in a new and surprising way in the environment of near-Earth space.

It may be time to ditch the desk chair.

Supermassive black holes near the center of our Milky Way galaxy may have transformed "mini-Neptune" exoplanets into rocky "super-Earths," new research shows.

Money may not buy you love, but it turns out that the green stuff can bring happiness, to a point.

Stunning views show the snow-covered dunes on the edge of the Sahara Desert — an area known to be one of the hottest places on Earth.

Is the trick to cutting cravings for sugary foods as simple as getting a good night's sleep? A new small study from the United Kingdom suggests that may be the case.

A rare, vivid green bird with radiant yellow feathers on its head is actually a unique hybrid species living in the Amazon rainforest, researchers have found.

If you're feeling stressed, a whiff of your romantic partner's shirt may help you feel more relaxed, a new study shows.

Scientists have discovered a bizarre new species of marine worm that lacks a number of internal features common to other animals — including an anus.

Scientists have discovered out-of-this-world minerals at the site of a 60 million-year-old meteorite impact on Scotland’s remote Isle of Skye.

Are huge balls of charged gas launched from the sun steering these marine animals off course?

A new study from Italy shows how science can be used to improve the flavor of sausage and other processed meats.

The holidays are full of tasty treats and festive cocktails — but instead of Christmas cheer, some alcoholic beverages may cause other, less pleasant feelings, a new study from England suggests.

Good news for dog owners: Man's best friend may help lower a person's risk of heart disease, a new study from Sweden finds.

Fans of Tesla electric cars who also have implanted heart devices can rest easy.

After a sleepless night, you likely feel sluggish the next morning, and a small new study suggests why: Your brain cells feel sluggish, too.

Growing old is a natural part of life, but that hasn't stopped people from turning to anti-aging skin treatments, specialized diets and other tricks to try to reverse the effects of aging.

Your sense of smell has a strong bearing on your emotions. But what happens when you have trouble with your emotions?

Ever get in trouble for daydreaming in class or during a meeting at work? Try telling your teacher or boss this: Daydreaming may be a sign of intelligence and creativity, a new study finds.

Your dog may be trying to tell you something. From an inquisitive head tilt to "puppy dog eyes," the expressions of our canine companions may be their attempts to communicate, a new study finds.