Researchers have long pondered the significance of Feb. 23, the date of the Aztec New Year. New findings suggest it aided in the accurate tracking of the seasons. ...read more
Protestors, activists and thieves often target art in museums, like the recent Van Gogh vandalism. But conservators use scientific methods to restore and protect beloved masterpieces. ...read more
Even for 60ish youngsters, researchers reaffirm that exercise is essential. But just walking won’t cut it — break out the weights and go for strength training too. ...read more
A kidney donation in 1954 between a pair or identical twins marked the first successful organ transplantation among humans. The field has grown by leaps and bounds ever since. ...read more