Propelled by the draining of local aquifers, the city's land is sinking. New research surveys the impact on subways.

Light pollution is threatening the future of astronomy. Can a new nationwide lighting standard make a difference?

Sounds that are lower pitched are less studied than other types. Some say it’s a health hazard. Others have doubts.

California and Hawaii expand access to a form of care for serious illness that saves money and improves outcomes.

One startup has said genetically modified microbe could prevent cavities. Experts, though, have safety concerns.

Researchers are testing eDNA as a tool to locate lost soldiers’ remains. Can the approach one day help solve crimes?

Gabriael Garcia Marquez’s posthumously published “Until August” provides a glimpse into the decline of a creative mind.