The fastest serve so far at this year’s Wimbledon tennis championships was struck by the Argentinian Thiago Agustín Tirante on the opening day. His serve of almost 148 miles per hour (238km/h) was ...

Minor cuts and scrapes usually heal in time, but losing a finger or a whole limb? For most vertebrates, that's a done deal.

If there’s a source of standing water near your home that you can’t or don’t want to remove, such as a bird fountain or pond, ...

The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids will overlap on July 30 and 31—but a bright moon could make their meteors difficult to spot.

Cyclospora, a parasite that causes intestinal illness, is sickening many people across the United States. Health experts have tips for avoiding infection.

"At-home microcurrent devices can be a beneficial part of your skin care routine, but they work best for mild improvements and maintenance, rather than dramatic changes," Kopelman said. "For ...

When red-tailed hawks lose feathers, they adapt their wing and tail movements to keep performing certain flight maneuvers, a finding that could inspire aircraft design.

Protect your cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, and other gourds from squash bugs by following these simple tips for removal and ...

Why can the C-17 land on short runways?

During the warmer months, you may notice a few bug bites here and there if you’re spending a lot of time outdoors. Scratching them may be your first instinct, but it can actually make things worse. To ...