A color developed by Egyptians thousands of years ago can boost energy efficiency by cooling rooftops and walls.

Silicon Valley's business models concentrate wealth, new research finds.

Even mild physical activity immediately improves memory function.

People found sleep-deprived individuals to be more socially unattractive, and felt lonelier after interacting with them.

We could be one step closer with the discovery of a new variety of corn.

An algorithm that can already detect fake news stories with 75 percent accuracy gets a boost from Snap Research.

A new study has a reassuring message for parents of college-age children: You’re probably underestimating their loyalty to you.

When people are in awkward social situations, their phones offer comfort and relieve feelings of isolation — without even turning them on.

New findings challenge the popular notion that we rely on our "guts" and don't think through challenging questions of right and wrong.

Engineers are working to create a foldable, packable way to generate power from the sun.

Only 13 percent of the ocean can still be classified as wilderness.

People around the world know genuine laughter when they hear it. Do you? Take the test.