Wynne Parry

Francis Crick's medal could go for anywhere between a half-million and $5 million.

Experts debate whether "designer babies" would mean a healthier society or lead to eugenics.

In one corner we have the most abundant bacteria in the oceans, and the other, stealth viruses.

It's time to look backward for more constructive ways to interact with nature.

Mindfulness can remodel your brain physically, leading to less stress and more resilience.

The most exciting days for the natural sciences may be over, says an expert in scientific genius.

Strange microbes eek out a living in a super-salty Utah lake.

Sandy and other disasters have shown that cities are vulnerable and must prepare.

The super-salty waters of the Great Salt Lake create other worldly vistas.

The virus work is needed to prepare for a possible pandemic, researchers said.

Potential funding cuts remain on the horizon for science agencies like the NIH, NASA and NSF.

Science shows feeling grateful can boost happiness.

Tips to incorporate more gratitude and happiness into your 2013.

The cycle may explain why jellyfish seem to be taking over the oceans.

The saga of the now famous dinosaur fossils is far from over.

The body of a dead whale can tell a story, sometimes a painful one, about the cause of its death.

Record heat, Arctic melt, disasters, international wrangling, 2012 was a hot year.

Societies have done a poor job of assessing and preparing for devastating disasters.

Neuroscientists are just scratching the surface of how music affects us.

A "moral molecule" can influence how generous or selfish you are.

The emerging field of genetics is giving a boost to pygmy elephant protection.

Controversy surrounds the origins of the small elephants living on the northeaster tip of Borneo.

First climate report got predictions right without sophisticated models.