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BLOG: Shooting Violence: A Reason Why?

Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, shot and killed 13 people at Fort Hood Army base.

Can Humans Infect Pets With H1N1?

The case of an Iowa cat that contracted swine flu has experts re-thinking the disease.

WATCH: Swine Flu: A Look Inside

Find out where H1N1 originated and what happens to the virus once it gets inside our bodies.

Newborns Pick Up Language in the Womb

A baby's first cry is audibly shaped by the language heard while in the womb.

Bright Bacteria Wins Synthetic Biology Competition

An undergrad team modified E. Coli to make it bright enough to see with the naked eye.

Dead Star Encased in Diamond Shroud

An unusual neutron star appears to be covered in a thin atmosphere of carbon.

Speedy Germ Detector Works in Minutes

Tech that quickly detects pathogens will be adopted as a Homeland Security tool.

WATCH: Behind the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

Explore how hurricanes, such as Ida, which currently threatens Nicaragua, are measured.

Unmanned Planes Converted to Climate Scouts

Military unmanned aircraft are turned over to NASA to measure atmospheric gases.

'Cosmic Web' of Galaxies Holds Universe Together

Astronomers have spotted the assembly of galaxies that binds the known universe.

BLOG: Calif. Company Wins Lunar Lander X-Prize

Masten Space Systems gets the $1 million NASA prize for demonstrating a lunar lander.

'Genetic Zoo' Could House 10,000 Animal Species

The genetic zoo could offer new insights into the evolution of vertebrates.

BLOG: Cat Diagnosed With Swine Flu

A cat in Iowa comes down with swine flu and officials advise pet owners to be vigilant.

INTERVIEW: Dr. Mike Brown, Pluto Killer

Mike Brown, an expert dwarf planet hunter, discusses killing Pluto, hate mail and Planet X.

Sea Lion Brain Mapped to Study Toxins' Effects

Chemical pollutants are causing brain damage in sea lions.

Gamma Ray 'Race' Proves Einstein Right Again

By clocking two gamma rays over 7.3 billion miles, scientists confirm Einstein's theory.

BLOG: 2012 Stars Discuss 'Doomsday' Plans

Find out what John Cusack will be doing on December 21, 2012.

BLOG: Earth to Wolf: Make a Mess

Sloppy wolves are good for the environment when they litter the ground with scraps.

Going Up? Use the Space Elevator

A contest to develop a space elevator pushes for a new wave of space travel.

Pollution from Underground Coal Fires Tallied

Thousands of coal fires ooze greenhouse gases through cracks in the ground.

Middle-Aged Wolves Retire From the Hunt

Middle-aged and older wolves tend to leave the hunting to their younger counterparts.

WATCH: Why Are Elections Held on Tuesday?

Find out why elections in the U.S. always take place in November on a Tuesday.

Over 17,000 Animals Near Extinction

A tree frog and mudfish are among the more than 17,000 threatened species.

BLOG: World's Ugliest Bug Contest Underway

Find out how you can decide which insect claims the title of world's ugliest bug.

Snows of Kilimanjaro May Soon Be Lost

The Kilimanjaro glaciers are shrinking, as the ice at their edges melts due to warming.

Poor Memory Linked to Risky Behavior in Youth

Children with memory problems are more likely to engage in risky behavior.

Aluminum Fuel Could Power Future Space Trips

A new nanoscale aluminum fuel could power rockets to the moon and beyond.

Remote Albatrosses Feed on Ocean Garbage Patch

Albatross chicks are dining on a massive, floating garbage patch in the Pacific.

Lions Had a Taste for Human Flesh

In 1898, two man-eating lions terrorized railway workers, claiming 35 lives.

T. Rex Teens Fought, Disfigured Each Other

A battle that happened during the Late Cretaceous reveals just how fierce T. rex was.

BIG PIC: Ship Built of WTC Steel Sails Home

The USS New York, forged with steel from the towers destroyed on 9/11, sailed to NYC.

Probe to Track Warming's Effects on Water

A new satellite will track Earth's water cycle and how it's changed by global warming.

Civilization Collapsed After Cutting Key Trees

When the Nazca people cleared forests to grow crops, their fields washed away.

Domestic Pig DNA Decoded

The decoding of pig DNA could help in the search for a new swine flu vaccine for pigs.

Air Pressure Changes Trigger Landslides

Regular changes in air pressure -- minute disturbances -- can trigger landslides.

Vision of the Future: Custom Corneas

The same tech used in the Hubble telescope could offer LASIK patients better sight.

Pollution Trips Up Female Marathon Runners

Average marathon times of female runners suffered in cities with higher pollution levels.

SLIDE SHOW: Halloween's History

Take a tour of Halloween's 2,000-year-old, bumpy history.

As Bats Begin Hibernation, Deaths Expected

A mysterious syndrome is expected to continue afflicting bats this winter.

QUIZ: Daylight Savings Time

Test your knowledge on Daylight Savings Time: What it is, its scope and history.

Superstitious Beliefs Cemented Before Birth

People who believe in paranormal phenomena may have just been born that way.