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Would you get tested for your potential risk for Alzheimer's disease, even though the prediction is imperfect and there is no cure for the condition? Studies suggest people can handle the results just find.

The L.A. Times is the latest in a string of media outlets to cut staff, citing economic headwinds. Leaders say 74 journalists will lose their jobs.

A new indie metroidvania offers forgiving combat, a bright aesthetic, and a story about the healing power of art.

NYS Public Employees Federation is launching the Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us campaign to address problems salaries and short staffing for social workers.

Senate Major Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is calling for the FBI to investigate hoax threats made last week to over 220 schools across New York, including on Long Island.

NASA had originally planned for the Dragon craft to reach the space station three days ago. It's carrying crew supplies and a range of scientific experiments.

Germany's Bayer corporation says Monsanto is worth $62 billion. That works out to a 37 percent premium over Monsanto's stock price from a few days ago. Bayer is sending a signal it is serious about taking over Monsanto, and it's willing to take on a lot of debt in order to do so.

After an hours-long chase, wildlife experts reportedly tranquilized and trapped the big cat, which had apparently wandered into the northern Indian city of Jalandhar.

Humorist P.J. O'Rourke says that, as a good Republican, he blames everything on feminism and communism. For the demise of the American car, O'Rourke points the finger at feminism — and Facebook.

Oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee chronicles how our understanding of cancer has evolved in his new book The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer.