Child mortality has been halved in the last 25 years. Building on this progress, new innovations in immunization are working ...

The award-winning photographer, author and conservationist discusses his new book in the series he founded, the “Photo Ark,” a 25-year documentary project focused on saving species and habitats.

It’s important to tackle the topic in an age-appropriate way, experts say—and to make sure children understand how the legacy of slavery informs life today.

Twice a day, sections of the River Thames’s shores are exposed by the receding tide, allowing a growing number of mudlarks like Elaine Duigenan to hunt through the mud for treasure.

Just a boat ride from Sicily, the island of Salina offers an authentic, laid-back Italian getaway with volcanic cliffs, lush landscapes, and extraordinary views.

In human terms, it doesn’t take long for the little ones to grow and fledge – around two weeks in most cases. We watched from ...

What we're learning from lung cancer patients who never smoked Worsening air pollution globally is causing lung cancer rates to rise everywhere. A look at Taiwan, where a majority of new cases ...

If the kids of Billund, Denmark, had their way, arriving planes would travel the runway through a lit-up rainbow tunnel and passengers would be greeted by music. Although the municipal airport ...

Don’t like whisky? Then you haven’t properly explored Scotch. Scotland’s whisky-makers are masters of malts, offering more ...

How junk food outsmarts our brains—by hiding in our memories New research reveals that memories of fatty and sugary foods are encoded in the hippocampus, helping explain why some cravings feel ...

Thousands of synchronous fireflies dazzle travelers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with their unique flash pattern. Here’s what you need to know.

The Orcutt National Little League 12-year-olds All-Star team had always been a pretty good defensive team - the team's offense had just overshadowed its defense.