Tanya Lewis

Seven giant craters have mysteriously appeared in northern Siberia, possibly due to methane gas released from melting permafrost. And scientists think may be dozens more.

Computers have already beaten humans at chess and "Jeopardy!," and now they can add one more feather to their caps: the ability to best humans in several classic arcade games.

In a bizarre new trend in certain circles, people are snorting chocolate powder through their noses with the aid of a machine. But some experts say the practice may be dangerous.

Animals tend to evolve toward a larger body size over time, and marine animals are no exception, a study suggests.

Despite their tuxedo style, when it comes to enjoying food, penguins have poor taste, a new study finds.

In addition to good looks, charm and intelligence, there's a more surprising reason two people may choose to spend Valentine's Day together: having similar microbes.

From the idealistic prose of Cervantes' "Don Quixote" to the crisis-ridden pages of daily newspapers, most human language tends to take a happy view on life, a new study suggests.

Many people get cravings for a cigarette or a glass of wine. But what about a potent desire to get tattoos or eat human ashes?

Some people may be wondering whether it's too late to get vaccinated against the measles now. Here's what experts say.

We ask experts to explain why the measles outbreak is happening now and how the vaccine can protect against the virus' spread.

What if you could check into a hotel, have your luggage carried to your room and order a coffee — all with help from a team of robots?

The U.S. military may not be known for its haute cuisine, but it's developing a new robot that can learn how to cook from watching YouTube videos.

Wedged inside rocks in the deep sea off the coast of Western Australia lurks an organism that hasn't evolved in more than 2 billion years, scientists say.

Samsung recently released its new virtual-reality headset, the Gear VR (powered by Oculus Rift), but the product comes with a foreboding list of possible health-related side effects.