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A study of over 275 violins suggests that Antonio Stradivari used wood from high-altitude forests in northern Italy to craft some of his most renowned instruments.

A report by Senate Democrats found that scrutiny of large FEMA expenditures slowed housing and employment assistance for victims of fires and storms.

In an attempt to understand our own fascination with the shiny minerals, researchers gave some to chimps.

The Isfahan facility, suspected of storing a cache of enriched uranium, was smashed during the 12-day campaign last June.

Contamination levels in the waterway have declined, but health advisories remain in place for boaters downstream.

Hearty bacteria in a lab survived pressures comparable to an asteroid strike on the red planet, suggesting a hypothetical scenario in which our planet was seeded with life.

One of Us, run by Denmark's health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals and police stations, helping turn fear into understanding.

Research shows that a phenomenon called St. Elmo's Fire, which occurs during thunderstorms, may be much more common than previously understood.

As the midterm elections approach, the health secretary is focusing on "real food." Anger is rising among some of his supporters.

More than two dozen contributors to the manual criticized the deletion of a chapter on climate science by the Federal Judicial Center.