The beaked mask wasn’t just for show—it was packed with herbs to ward off “bad air.” Underneath it? One of the most haunting ...

Scientists have documented the way a single gene in the bacterium that causes bubonic plague, Yersinia pestis, allowed it to ...

This review contains full spoilers for Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 2, “Lux”. Following a disappointing season premiere, this week’s Doctor Who is a meticulously crafted descent into a retro ...

Warning: This review contains spoilers for season 2, episode 3 of Doctor Who, "The Well." “The Well” is an immensely frustrating episode of Doctor Who. There’s real promise scattered ...