Medicated eye drops taken nightly for two years delays nearsightedness in children, a new study suggests. PixelsEffect/iStock/Getty Images Plus By McKenzie Prillaman 6 hours ago An eye drop a day could keep myopia at bay — at least temporarily. Using nightly eye drops...

Social scientists tend to study individuals to understand health and well-being. But two new studies suggest that researchers should also study families, with the definition of that term left up to survey respondents. That shift in focus could lead to more effective...

Many U.S. cities are turning to green infrastructure, such as the rooftop gardens illustrated here, to adapt to climate change. But planning processes often fail to include the people in communities targeted for upgrades, a new study finds, which risks making...

Bluestreak cleaner wrasse, Labroides dimidiatus , can recognize photos of themselves, suggesting that they have self-awareness. marrio31/iStock/Getty Images Plus By Betsy Mason 20 hours ago Some fish can recognize their own faces in photos and mirrors, an ability...

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Turkey, including the province of Hatay (shown) on February 6, setting off a desperate race for survivors. Ercin Erturk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images By Carolyn Gramling 18 hours ago In the early morning of...