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Reverse-engineering bat hearing could lead to better sonar

What does it mean for a black teen to seem "like a demon"?

With the release of the DSM-5 this month, psychotherapist Gary Greenberg questions whether psychiatry's diagnostic Bible can truly get at the nature of mental suffering.

The Flyprint sneakers are built to ditch water and increase airflow for long runs.

The new Checkmate fighter jet may have been the star of a recent arms show, but drones that can carry 2,200 pounds could be crucial parts of war logistics.

Simple face coverings saved many lives this past year. They might be here to stay.

Two Big, Bad Playstation Services enter. But only one service is the right service for you.

With cases on the rise once again, revisiting hand washing and other practices is a necessity.

Intentionally harming the planet could be discussed in the same international court that tries war crimes.

Charging on-the-go is about to get a lot easier for people who drive electric vehicles that aren't from Elon Musk's company.

The skull of an extinct relative hints it lacked key features of modern bird brains.

It may be the closest thing humans have to a fountain of youth.

Soaring temperatures could cause droughts and floods in stressed-out areas.

The findings reveal more about how light warps around black holes.

You won’t need to ask, “can you hear me?” over and over anymore.

The new feature, which applies to posts in the 'Explore' tab, raises the old question: what is sensitive content, anyway?

The initiatives are currently voluntary as the federal government seeks collaboration from industries that provide essential services like power, water, and transportation.

There's no need to uninstall your apps just yet.

Fewer women are having children, and for the most part that's a good thing.

The remains were perhaps left by sponges that died nearly 900 million years ago, but much remains uncertain.