Across human history, no single animal has had a deeper impact on human societies than the horse. But when and how people domesticated horses has been...

Bat die-offs in the U.S. led to increased use of insecticides, which in turn led to greater infant mortality, according to a "seminal" study published...

Bat die-offs in the U.S. led to increased use of insecticides, which in turn led to greater infant mortality, according to a "seminal" study published...

Our investigation of the disastrous society-wide collapses of four premodern polities, China's Ming Dynasty, the South Asian Mughal Empire, the High...

Our investigation of the disastrous society-wide collapses of four premodern polities, China's Ming Dynasty, the South Asian Mughal Empire, the High...

By Rebecca Gordon Washington Postheadlinereads: “A big problem for young workers: 70- and 80-year-olds who won’t retire.” For the first time...

By Katie Lange Canines have been used in battle going back to ancient times, and they've been a part of just about every U.S. engagement since...

Going on a diet can sometimes do more harm than good.

The long-term effects of respiratory viral infections such as COVID-19 are a major public health burden. Some estimates suggest over 65 million people...

The long-term effects of respiratory viral infections such as COVID-19 are a major public health burden. Some estimates suggest over 65 million people...