New books by Tim Altenhof, Louise Erdrich, Andrew Martin, Daniel Okrent, Rosemary Tonks, and Antoine Volodine.

Loneliness among older adults has reached serious levels. With the growing number of "soloagers" - people who, by choice or ...

When compared to some parts of the old world, everything in America seems to be bigger, bolder, and brasher. Freeways are wider, subdivisions sprawl, and even the most straightforward trucks can take ...

New technology enables us to perceive sounds beyond human hearing range, allowing a new perspective on our place on the ...

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The 'squeak' sound of gym shoes rubbing against the floor is a familiar memory for many people from their youth. It's also a sound often heard in basketball game footage. A research team from the John ...

NEW YORK — As he watched the Boston Celtics play from the stands of TD Garden, one noise kept catching Adel Djellouli’s ear. “This squeaking sound when players are sliding on the floor is omnipresent, ...

Cats rarely crash and burn, always seeming to land on their feet. But how? Researchers have uncovered the secret behind their midair control.

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In the book "The Call of the Honeyguide," applied ecologist Rob Dunn explores mutually beneficial relationships between different species. But Dunn argues the relationship between humans and cats may ...

This awards season, watch the first-ever Nature Breaking Awards, honoring excellence in the fields of wildlife & ecosystems.