Scientists computed a zoo of millions of alternate genetic polymer molecular structures, giving context for why biology encodes information how it does, and providing potential leads for new drugs and a guide to searches for extraterrestrial biology.

I was born with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which causes extreme pain. My doctor thought I'd never get off the painkillers.

"Transparency for the taxpayer."

One potential buyer has expressed interest, but success is far from assured.

Mayor's co-laureate, Didier Queloz agreed, telling Newsweek, "It's time to stop dreaming and confront reality, and for our human society to carry our effort and act to ensure that a future exists and that maybe, one day, we will be able to journey among the stars."

A new scientific study by Anglia Ruskin University says that microplastics found in soil are harmful to earthworms. The new research has discovered that microplastics stop worms growing properly and that's bad news for farmers.

Backpfeifengesicht may join other German words that have found a place in English, like Weltschmerz (world-weariness) and Zeitgeist (spirit of the time).

Rescuers fear six people may be trapped in Taiwan bridge collapse

These homes could dramatically reduce the cost of solar energy for homeowners.

Although Jupiter is large as planets go, it would need to be about 75 times its current mass to ignite nuclear fusion in its core and become a star.

For decades, there has been evidence that classroom techniques designed to get students to participate in the learning process produces better educational outcomes at virtually all levels. And a new Harvard study suggests it may be important to let students know it.

A sustainable environment means consuming less, not differently. With retail therapy losing its appeal, that should be easy, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Another former J.P. Morgan precious metals traders pleaded guilty Tuesday to criminal charges of manipulating the precious metals markets.

The last dessert to grace the name of a version of Google's Android operating system will officially be pie. At a meeting in the Android team's new office in Mountain View last month, we sat down with some of the Googlers responsible for handling Android's biggest rebrand since, well, Android.