Today (Oct. 18), NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir embarked on the first spacewalk in history to be completed by a team of all women.

Nearly three dozen people have died from vaping-related lung illnesses as the nationwide outbreak that continues to grow.

A man's missing taste buds would turn out to be a sign of an underlying blood condition.

An elephant's seemingly final act after it was attacked by a crocodile was to collapse on top of the reptile, crushing the would-be predator.

Trilobites fossilized in Morocco seem to have been buried by a storm as they marched in an orderly queue.

Chernobyl tour companies have confirmed that the control room is open to the brave souls who wish to be closer to the scene of the disaster

Scientists have made the first 3D model of cornstarch and water, a bizarre substance called oobleck.

Here are the stories behind the most amazing images in the world of science this week. A recap of the coolest photos featured on Live Science.

More and more towns and cities across the country are electing to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day as an alternative to — or in addition to — Columbus Day.

Virgin Galactic and partner Under Armour unveiled a new line of "spacewear" spacesuits for future passengers on SpaceShipTwo.

Here's why computers will never be truly conscious.