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Legend has it that these pincered insects crawl into people's heads and cause deafness or insanity. Here's what doctors and entomologists have found out.

Here's everything you need to know to begin shooting with the vintage home movie format.

The program is called "Armed Overwatch." Here's what to know about the aircraft—and its roots as a crop duster.

Earlier this summer, the autosub completed its longest mission yet. Here's where it's headed next.

Two or three taps on the back of your phone can work wonders.

Should we travel a second back in time to fix our planet's speedy spins?

Make your computing even more portable.

These are some of the most notable substances on the periodic table.

Some stars make it too bright for telescopes to spot far-away Earth-like planets. A "starshade" could help.

Once mutually wary, Mexico's farmers and scientists are working jointly to save a key ecosystem—and the axolotl.

The electronically operated top on the 765LT Spider isn't the machine's most important feature, but it sure is neat. Here's what it's like to drive.

Here's why the Air Force is interested in this little electric aircraft—and others like it.

Who has a coin these days?

Bamboo bears had a different plant-based diet before they moved from Europe to China.

From staples like avocado to indulgences like chocolate, too much of our favorite foods can turn lethal.

Extreme weather and energy-hungry businesses make for a dicey combination.

Methotrexate was introduced in the 1940s as a chemotherapy agent. Misoprostol was developed in the 1970s to treat stomach ulcers.

The country is working with Lawrence Livermore National Lab to create a system for simulating fission reactions.

They’ve roamed free for hundreds of years, but is that freedom harming the ecosystem they call home?

Flying with children can be stressful, but these tips can help.