The Breakthough Prizes aim to introduce some razzmatazz" into science

Almost 40 years ago, a commission met to establish ethical guidelines governing research with human subjects.

After a decade in which coal has been grabbing an ever-larger share of the world’s energy supply, could coal’s boom be about to turn to bust?

Nearly 600,000 votes have been cast in three days of an unofficial referendum on democratic reforms in Hong Kong, part of a civil campaign that has been branded illega

Scientists have outlined their best explanations for a mysterious feature dubbed the "magic island"

Despite a number of raids by Afghan law enforcement agencies and efforts by tribal elders to secure the release of 35 professors and around 10 students from Afghanistan’s Kandahar University kidnapped by a Taliban-linked group, there has been little progress.

Amazon is jumping into the crowded smartphone market with a 3D model it hopes will easily connect customers to its online marketplace ...

Scientists have discovered that a number of spider species catch and eat fish.

More Chinese universities have entered the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2014, while its rival Japan has lost representatives.

Students are increasingly looking across state lines to find online degree or certificate programs -- especially if an institution can tempt them with improved job prospects...