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A huge solar flare from the sun has spawned a Halloween northern lights show that has stargazers over the moon.

Extreme "weather shock" experiences that occur during the early stages of life have significant effects on the cognitive, behavioral, and often physical development of a child.

A new study presents the first quantitative comparison of adaptation response.

As the COP26 climate summit opens in Glasgow, the UN's World Meteorological Organization says global average temperatures have been 1°C warmer than pre-industrial levels for two decades

What was the fate of those charged with witchcraft at Salem?

The massive red storm extends far deeper than astronomers thought possible -- and the ferocious winds powering it are deeper still.

The outcome of the COP26 meeting in Glasgow may determine how close nations get to meeting their commitments under the Paris agreement.

A new study demonstrates that children who are exposed to a certain type of environmental air pollution are more likely to contract community acquired pneumonia, or CAP, and to be hospitalized for longer periods of time....

Prior infections appear to shield enteric neurons, preventing these key components of the body's 'second brain' from dying off when future pathogens strike.