An experiment has suggested that swearing can increase pain threshold, and a newer study suggests that the use of the F-word increases it even more.

Ancient diet changes may have altered how humans speak and spawned an increase in the use of words that include “F” sounds, according to a new study.

Students, parents and teachers are blasting this year’s Biology Regents for not including material kids learned and studied for, instead asking unexpected questions about earth science and ...

Of All the Quotes on Earth Day, 18 Words From ‘Science Guy’ Bill Nye Are at the Top of the List Why you should leave every place better than you found it.

From subtle pigments to darker colors, an earth-toned kitchen can be tailored to suit your preferences and complement the overall aesthetic of your home.

Earth is (always has been) round, so why have the flat-out wrong become so lively? Every fringe theorist needs an amplifier—used to be the penny press; today it's the Web.

Earth's internal engine is running about 1,000 degrees Celsius (about 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than previously measured, providing a better explanation for how the planet generates a ...

With an overbite, pronouncing sounds called labiodentals, which require moving the bottom lip against the top teeth — think of the words “fava” or “fever” — is about 30 percent easier.

In celebration of Earth Day, April 22, here are some of our favorite quotes about the distinctly profound nature of Mother Nature herself.

The words in the graphic below reflect perennial subjects of interest for scientists in Earth and environmental sciences. They have appeared consistently over the past 60 years in paper titles and ...

Here's a list of obscure words related to nature that we may not know existed.