Samantha Mathewson

People on Earth are familiar with the sun's powerful rays — but the moon suffers from sunburn, too.

A giant ring of black holes has been discovered 300 million light-years away, offering new clues about what happens when galaxies collide.

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.