In the smooth limestone area of southern Germany, where lagoons glittered beneath a tropical sun, scientists are studying two tiny fossils, speaking across 150 million years. These remains are from ...

As we await the Nov. 10 news of the winner among the six novels short-listed for the annual Booker Prize, administrators of the prestigious award have made another announcement, a significant ...

After high school graduation I headed north to Fairfield University in Connecticut and as a freshman I signed up for an English Composition class that would have an impact on me. I was a business ...

Once upon a time, it was Prince William who created scenes of collective hysteria among young girls. Today, since it’s still ...

After several years in development, Warner Bros. is finally moving ahead with the "Hello Kitty" animated feature, dating it ...

This year, as middle grade and YA manga continued to show strength, publishers also embraced manga for adult readers, with New York Review Comics, HarperAlley, and Abrams ComicArts continuing to ...

For older adults, friendship might be the best medicine. Researchers say that doing small favors for close friends -- like offering a ride or lending a hand -- can boost happiness and give people a ...

Residents of Lanier, Indiana are disturbed, amused or bored by an emailed sex survey. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Robyn Ryle about her collection of short stories, "Sex of the Midwest." One morning, ...

In the Santa Fe International Film Festival’s expansive lineup, where multimillion-dollar features command the spotlight, the most ambitious and personal stories are often found in the shorts programs ...

In the most recent fiscal year that ended in June, 13,429 participants took part in Department of Youth and Community Development-funded adult literacy programs, a 26 percent drop from the year before ...

A day program has opened in Springfield, which serves adults with developmental disabilities. The program is geared towards supporting the interests of people who go there, rather than focusing on ...