Scientists have discovered which animal was the first to branch off from our collective common ancestor. For years, debate had raged over whether the first to diverge was the sea sponge or the comb ...

When I was a child I often sat near my grandmother as she knitted by the window. Her hands moved with calm skill, turning plain thread into patterns full of life. At that time I did not understand her ...

The British evolutionary biologist JBS Haldane is said to have quipped that any divine being evidently had "an ordinate fondness for beetles." This "bon mot" conveyed an important truth: the "tree of ...

The Peepal tree or Ficus religiosa, also known as the sacred fig, is highly respected in Indian culture and spirituality. Peepal is a tree that has been revered since the beginning of civilization and ...

Optical illusions can tell a lot about your personality and how you perceive the world. This one was designed to reveal whether they think analytically or are more naturally creative. A black image ...

The son of "The Wire" actor Tray Chaney reunited with the Henry County firefighters who saved his life after a tornado destroyed his family's home in May. Malachi suffered broken ribs, facial ...

The Kadamba tree, revered across South and Southeast Asia, holds deep spiritual significance in Indian mythology, particularly with Lord Krishna and Goddess Durga. Beyond its cultural importance, ...

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) to Somerset Life Reinsurance Ltd. (Somerset ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A mother, father and child were killed when a tree fell on their car during heavy rain and flooding in Tennessee, where submerged roads also led to dramatic rescues of people ...

Emergency services rushed to the south bound lanes of the Bruce Highway in North Lakes just after 1.30am following reports of a single vehicle crash. The car reportedly swerved off the road and ...