Microbes carried to space by human explorers could survive in shaded areas near the moon’s south pole, according to ...

As multidrug antibiotic resistance emerges as a potent public health challenge, medical science has renewed attention on the ...

A NASA study finds shaded pockets near the moon's south pole cold enough to keep human-carried microbes alive for a week.

Chemical clues preserved in tiny shells reveal that ocean acidification doomed a group of planktonic organisms that have ...

"You’ll see a beautiful, delicate, glassy animal. The whole body is encased in a transparent hinged ‘clamshell’ arrangement…" ...

We sometimes joke about a dog having that familiar “doggy smell.” But here is something many pet owners may not realize: a ...

The mouthparts of an adult female blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick. The outer protrusions are used to secure a ...

Mark Strassmann is CBS News' senior national correspondent based in Atlanta. He covers a wide range of stories, including space exploration. Strassmann is also the senior national correspondent for ...

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - Health officials are warning parents that a grueling summer for children’s health is about to get worse as cram packed classrooms become breeding grounds for disease. For ...

New York has endured significant outbreaks in recent years. Some experts say officials should focus more on risks in plumbing systems, even shower heads. By Joseph Goldstein New York City has emerged ...

The eyes are a window to the soul, but the mouth may reveal just as much about a person’s health—and the diseases that shape how we age. To better understand those connections, scientists are studying ...