David Attenborough sits down with Jane Pauley to talk about his 13-part series called "Life on Earth" that explores the history of life on our planet — and they highlight the unusual sounds of a blue ...

They were Japanese American soldiers, part of a storied military unit that faced down prejudice and suspicion to fight Adolf ...

NASA quietly renamed a building that once honored Nazi scientist Kurt H. Debus — only 80 years after World War II.

When do compromises turn into full-blown capitulation? Daniel Kehlmann's new novel draws on the true story of German film ...

A long period of drought in North America has been recognized by scientists for decades. A new study links the severe climate to a change in Earth's orbit.

D ante did like a category. Famously, he split sinners into different circles in Hell. Those who committed milder ...

National Geographic's "SALLY" reveals the true story of Sally Ride, from her space career to the untold private side of her life.

In his brief, brilliant career, Andre Sennwald witnessed the coming of Technicolor, snarked at the implementation of the Hays ...

Heriot-Watt scientists have discovered giant underwater mud waves buried deep below the Atlantic Ocean, 400 kilometers off ...

In 1871, anti-Chinese sentiment led to a riot that killed 18 men and destroyed homes and businesses in Los Angeles.