Tracing the remarkable diversity of the early amphibians, creatures that spanned the globe and preceded the age of dinosaurs.

MSG, the Japanese flavor enhancer, has grown into an international sensation. But its history is also fraught with tension.

Research shows that delaying the age of smoking among adolescents reduces the risk of lung cancer later in life.

New Wave Foods, a Silicon Valley start-up, has developed synthetic shrimp in a lab. Will fake meat revolutionize the food industry?

In the U.K., Christmas decorations are often associated with the lower-class, and such visibility has been scorned and criticized.

Ambergris, a waxy-like substance found in perfumes, has a unique origin.

Director Steven Soderbergh’s historical drama series, The Knick, brings viewers inside a New York City hospital’s operating room ...

Sociologist Pierre Bourdieu's 1970s concept of cultural capital has been co-opted by economics, racial studies, and education.

The metaphor isn't just a literary device; it informs our conceptual understanding of language and the world.

Research suggests that the age of a Presidential candidate affects voter preferences.