Shared economic and security interests have kept Saudi Arabia and the US close over the decades despite dramatic differences in the way the two countries are governed.

How have state firearm laws changed over time? Over the past 27 years, some states have loosened the rules for gun owners and the gun industry, while others are getting stricter.

There are many myths around Ramadan. A scholar explains the religious observance and its spiritual significance.

Several sites in the US are releasing bacteria-infected mosquitoes as a way to fight mosquito-borne viruses that threaten people. What's the science – and how well will it work?

It can be useful to think of hackers as burglars and malicious software as their burglary tools. Both types of miscreants want to find ways into secure places and have many options for entry.

It's become fashionable to suggest that generational designations are arbitrary or a 'myth.' But social scientists can pinpoint generational and cultural changes with a surprising degree of accuracy.

Some veterans' charities make the most of their donors' dollars, while others squander that money. Vetting these groups will help ensure your money is well-spent.

Genetic study finds that the way the nervous system forms and develops might influence intelligence.

New research shows Australian farmers are adapting to climate change, offsetting at least part of a climate change-induced decline.

Religious state institutions wanting to address the rhetoric of violence in the name of religion must begin by reforming their relationship with the state.