More women have run in the 2020 presidential election than ever before. But is the gap in representation closing?

Evidence suggests that artificial sweeteners are linked to chronic issues like obesity and diabetes. Should they be taxed?

The findings could pave the way for earlier, more effective diagnoses of attention deficit disorder and more.

An experimental Zika vaccine shows promise for preventing mother-to-fetus transmission of the virus.

Evolutionary anthropologist Michael Gurven explains why the holidays bring out the better angels of our nature.

A device that translates brain signals into speech is just one of the UC breakthroughs that got the world’s attention in 2019.

Rapanui people likely believed the ancient monoliths helped food grow on the Polynesian island, study says.

These massive storms are likely to grow in intensity in coming years.

The California population could triple if otters returned to their historic home — they just need to get past those great white sharks first.

A major new study reveals how rapidly the Arctic is warming and examines its global consequences.

There's surprising common ground among the voters of both parties: They're going to worry. A lot, and similarly.

A new study examines meaning in life and its relationship with physical, mental and cognitive functioning.