Images of plants painted on pottery made up to 8,000 years ago may be the earliest example of humans’ mathematical thought, a study has found.

Horses can detect fear in humans by smell, becoming more likely to startle and more wary of people who are scared, a new study has found.

A newly discovered celestial object may be a starless cloud that could change how astronomers understand dark matter.

Improving health is a common goal for many people in the new year, but where to start? Dr. Leana Wen explains five science-backed actions you can take right now.

Plenty of people – about 1 in 3, according to some studies — feel bad for a day or two after they get a flu shot. The most common symptoms include headaches, muscle aches, fatigue and fever, all of ...