Since early November, cases of H1N1 have continued to decline nationwide, suggesting a "mild" pandemic, but health officials are still bracing for a second wave
Global politics may shape how we structure our response to climate change, but the actual work of reducing carbon emissions will ultimately be a technological problem
Half the mammals that have died off in the last 200 years have met their end in Australia. Now some scientists are suggesting that keeping native species as pets could help them keep a place on the planet
Newly described dinosaur fossils from New Mexico are helping scientists better understand the early development of these ancient creatures
Swine flu has sickened about 50 million Americans, and killed about 10,000, according to new estimates released by federal health officials on Thursday
A group of Israeli doctors have plunged into this long-running debate with a small study that found the soothing sounds of the 18th century composer may help premature babies grow faster
Recalling a frightening moment or event can be unsettling as your body revisits the sense of danger and panic you first experienced, and the frequent recurrence of these recollections can even lay a foundation for anxiety disorders
TIME looks at what's on the agenda for the talks in Copenhagen that began on Dec. 7
The most widely prescribed medication for insomnia isn't a sleep drug.
Can you feel the heat? As countries gather for the climate conference in Copenhagen, most experts believe we're in for a long, hot century
Even in tough economic times, science doesn't stop. The past year was another in which we got a lot smarter — and maybe a little healthier. Here are some highlights
From the Moon to Mount Everest, our list of the greatest leaps and highest climbs in human history
Tiger Gets Mulligan from the TV Networks
Ask Your Questions: NBC Anchor Brian Williams
The Glee Factor: A Rise in Amateur Singing Groups
The Lovely Bones: Dead Girl's Love Story
Top 10 Disney Controversies
Obama Accepts the Nobel Peace Prize
Have a Very Ridiculous Christmas
Top 10 Performing Politicians
The Top 10 Everything of 2009