So, no, there are no yaks roaming the Blue Ridge, but there are no bears in Chicago (or anywhere in Illinois, for that matter), and the only lions in Detroit are confined to the zoo. Does it matter if ...

A ceasefire may be in place, but the Afghan Taliban leaders continue to question the legitimacy of the border. As they continue to make provocative statements, will the truce last? While the ceasefire ...

Ask someone where outer space is, and they’ll probably point at the sky. It’s up, right? Simple. Except, no one really knows where “air space” ends and “outer space” begins. That might sound trivial, ...

Choosing one over the other depends on why you need the funds Christina Majaski writes and edits finance, credit cards, and travel content. She has 14+ years of experience with print and digital ...

The level of green space in Shrewsbury is broadly in line with the average across England, new analysis shows. The figures come from a new analysis of environmental threats by charity Friends of the ...

The level of green space in Wakefield and Rothwell is broadly in line with the average across England, new analysis shows. The figures come from a new analysis of environmental threats by charity ...

It's been a long, strange trip for this universe we call home. Follow its development and take a peek at what's ahead with the Mysteries of Deep Space interactive timeline. Simply click on the ...

RUIAN, China – Recent studies reveal that 40% of the planet’s waste is due to poor packaging practices. In light of these findings, manufacturers are facing intense scrutiny to reduce their ecological ...

Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca’s DATROWAY also demonstrated a highly statistically significant and clinically meaningful 43% reduction in patients’ risk of disease progression or death DATROWAY is the ...

Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking ...