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The modified fungus produces spider toxin that rapidly kills mosquitoes, raising hopes for a new weapon to fight a disease that sickens millions. But not everyone is convinced.

Forming new friendships as an adult can seem like an impossible feat. Psychologist Marisa G. Franco shares her top tips for making genuine connections.

Across the country, restaurants are under pressure to get rid of trans fats. But finding a healthier cooking oil that also holds up to extended use won't be easy. The search begins in the soybean fields of the Midwest.

The fast-changing world is in cringing on the Arctic. Companies are exploring for minerals and oil and gas reserves. People in Greenland are watching anxiously – wondering what this means for them. There are environmental concerns but hopes that oil revenue would help the economy.

This year was already a rare one in central Illinois for a solar eclipse. The next happening is even rarer — two broods of cicadas will emerge from the ground this year at the same time.

Deal brokered by governor’s office also creates state funds for training first responders.

There's a rise of pronatalism in our politics and our culture. Is a falling birth rate an issue?

A team of researchers believes that pythons may contain clues to help treat a range of human ailments — from heart disease to muscle atrophy, and more.

Earlier research found that people in a messy work area were less likely to choose healthy snacks. Now a study hints that a cluttered kitchen might make those who feel out of control eat more sweets.

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says that in the coming days his department will unveil a new way to let the public know about terrorist threats. It's an acknowledgement, he says, of the evolving threat environment.