The mysteries of Easter Island, subjects of speculation for centuries, yield to scientific inquiry.

The Food and Drug Administration said Friday it will add a new warning and other limitations to a gene therapy for Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy that's been linked to two patient deaths. The infused therapy from Sarepta Therapeutics will carry a boxed warning — the most serious type — alerting doctors and patients to the risk of potentially fatal liver failure with the treatment, the FDA said in a release. The one-time therapy, Elevidys, has been under FDA scrutiny since the company reported t

The new Unmanned Systems Forces was created to oversee Russia's drone operations, development, testing and training.

December's faint Ursid meteor shower returns under dark skies, offering a small chance of unexpected activity.

IRAN AFFAIRS: A new report by NUFDI titled “Faith Under Siege” has documented the religious oppression, providing many examples of the individuals who have been arrested. As over two billion Christians around the world gather to celebrate Christmas during the next two weeks, one country in particular has increased its oppression of Christians and other religious minorities – Iran.

Books have the ability to mold our contemplations, challenge our convictions, and rouse us to make a move. From the beginning of time, certain

The holiday season is a time for giving thanks, giving gifts — and for many, a time for giving back. Food banks, services that deliver meals to seniors and other U.S. charities typically see a surge in volunteering between Thanksgiving and the end of the year. Alfred Del Grosso volunteers weekly to work the lunch shift at Shepherd’s Table, a food bank in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Bread is a staple food delighted in by societies all over the planet, and its assortment mirrors the variety of culinary practices.