Study: Children who moved more intensely exhibited substantially better cognitive performance.

Can science solve the public's revulsion to recycled water? A UC Santa Cruz professor strives to make it happen.

Drought, heat and insects are responsible for the death of more than 12 million trees in California.

Nutrient-rich runoff from land takes a toll on fish nurseries in coastal estuaries and subsequently on commercial fisheries.

Discovery could lead to better treatment and control of lupus, psoriasis and other ailments.

Cyberattacks have raised questions about the use of Social Security numbers as universal identifiers. If we can't stop using them, what else can people do to fend off identity thieves?

Car motorists may not like it, but lane-splitting at moderate speeds doesn't necessarily pose a greater risk for injury.

A gene involved in the regulation of serotonin makes some of us more prone to spontaneous smiles and bursts of laughter.

Disruption of the clock has been associated with a variety of health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer itself.

Increased acidity is linked to more calcium in shrimp shells and, as a result, decreased shrimp transparency.

Study explores implications for upcoming political races.

Exposure to synthetic chemicals and pollutants in air, water, food, workplaces and consumer products may account for a significant portion of breast cancer risk.