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Some passengers don a disposable suit over their clothes to help shield themselves from the coronavirus. Is that helpful? What about gloves, face shields and goggles? Also: A blanket idea!

In a tweet Saturday morning, the president seemed to imply that he wanted to put a new justice on the court before Election Day.

Drugs are being tested that could reduce symptoms and save lives. But, given the way drugs are developed, it's unlikely that any single medicine will be anywhere as potent as a successful vaccine.

A lot of time, effort and money over the past decade have gone into producing a great statistic, but not without unintended consequences.

President Obama hails the Affordable Care Act for driving the uninsured rate "to its lowest level ever." But changes in how the rate has been measured make historical claims difficult.

This week we'll look at some new doings in food production, as science makes the scene in both the garden and the fruit orchard. A brief history of…

Babies may show greater empathy toward adults who overtly show sadness, a study suggests, but the little ones also recognize sadness in people who keep a stiff upper lip.

Despite a rash of attacks in recent weeks, Christians in India seem more willing to believe that the crimes were committed by thugs than Hindu religious extremists.

Yoga is supposed to bring inner calm. So why are some people in India up in arms about the upcoming International Day of Yoga?

On Thursday, the Vatican releases Pope Francis' document on the environment and poverty. He has said he believes global warming is a moral, and man-made, issue — angering climate change skeptics.