Western Europe heatwave to peak in Spain

The heatwave sweeping across southwestern Europe is expected to peak Thursday in Spain, with blistering temperatures…

Vulnerable Pacific islands call for 'urgent, immediate' action on climate

Vulnerable Pacific islands demanded “urgent, immediate” global action on climate change Thursday, while stressing a commitment…

Did you see it? Supermoon graces skies worldwide

Did you catch the supermoon? Click here for original story, Did you see it?…

'Math' genes used by fish to count may help us treat human neurodevelopmental diseases

Fish are helping researchers track down the origins of how brains compute mathematics, reports a review…

Martens, wolverines, skunks and red pandas—Germany was once a paradise for small carnivorans

An international team of researchers reports that at least 20 species of carnivorous mammals lived 11.5…

Spain sounds high alert for scorching heatwave

Most of Spain was put on high alert Wednesday as temperatures rose above 45 degrees Celsius…

Race to find Brazil Amazon species before they disappear

In a remote part of the Brazilian Amazon, a scientific expedition is cataloging species. Time is…

Enhancing foreign language learning with humor: What does and does not work

Humor has a large role to play when it comes to engaging students in a classroom…

K2, the brightest comet in our solar system, will swing by Earth this week: Here's when to see it

Grab your binoculars: A comet that has fascinated scientists for five years approaches its closest distance…

Researchers use lasers to get a new view on Oregon's glaciers

The latest technology to study glaciers fits in a backpack and can be carried up steep…