Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a 2,000-year-old pre-Colombian settlement near Bogota, a find that may reveal information about the area's mysterious ancient inhabitants.

The first dogs specially trained to detect the polycarbonate used in DVDs and CDs have helped detect nearly 2 million illegal discs, authorities say.

At least one species of octopus has complex sex habits that include using mimicry and guile, a new study has found.

A new study reveals solar flares cause seismic waves to ripple across the sun's surface. The findings will help scientists study other stars.

Somali forces arrested seven alleged sea pirates during rescue operations for a hijacked Dubai-based ship. A spate of piracy is plaguing Somalia's and Yemen's coasts.

A Japanese oil tanker and a Spanish fishing boat are the latest victims of raids in the dangerous waters off Somalia and the Arabian Peninsula.

A tiny camera can transmit images to the brain through the optic nerve, offering hope for restored vision to those blinded by disease.

After decades of deforestation, conservationists have hit upon an innovative plan to preserve Brazilian rain forests—by encouraging landowners to create private, legally protected nature reserves.

Just in time for Earth Day, conservationists in the Philippines are recycling huge vinyl billboards as totes for everything from food to laptops.

Move over, Scotland. Bagpipes have been part of Iranian culture for the past two centuries, offering a unique sound that conveys both joy and sorrow.

European scientists have combined virtual reality with treadmills to allow users to "walk through" the ancient city as it looked before the devastating volcanic eruption.

Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the first public mass in his 2008 visit to the United States at the Nationals Park baseball stadium in Washington, D.C.

Mexicans pay nearly 8 percent of their annual family income in bribes, according to a poll released yesterday by the Mexican anti-corruption group Transparencia Mexicana.

National Geographic producer Michael Davie was an eyewitness to yesterday's plane crash in Goma that reportedly killed at least 21 people.

Amid colorful fireworks, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong inaugurated the more than 500-foot-tall (150-meter-tall) Singapore Flyer, billed as the world's largest observation wheel.