DNA shines a light back into the past, showing us things that fossils can't. But how far back can that light extend? Some of the oldest DNA sequences come from mastodon and polar bear fossils about 50 ...

Long before there were maps or names for continents, a handful of people stood at the edge of the world. Picture them on a ...

Halloween falls on October 31, 2025, when people wear scary costumes and kids go from door to door, shouting 'trick-or-treat' ...

If Michigan wants today’s kids and teens to grow into responsible citizens, schools must require a thematic approach that ...

The 1-inch pottery fragment, which is part of a seal that was used to authenticate official documents, was reportedly found ...

Plague, leprosy, smallpox and other diseases didn't jump from animals to humans when we thought. Ancient DNA is revealing ...

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The ancient site of Karnak is one of the most impressive places to visit in Egypt. Situated just a short distance from the ...

What was once an informal chore has evolved into an established part of the pet care industry. While it may not be considered a glamorous occupation, dog walking can be a rewarding and lucrative ...

To most people, the phrase birth control doesn’t evoke mental images of herbs, sneezing, or crocodile excrement. But women and men in ancient cultures used a variety of unusual methods to prevent ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Herb Society will delve into the dark side of botanical history when it presents Ancient Poisons at its Oct. 27 meeting at the Biddle House in Tottenville.

In this weekly series, we take a trip across the country to meet people making an impact on their communities. Social Security, Medicare are "going to be gone," Donald Trump warns Trump doesn’t want ...