STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As the first crisp breezes sweep across Staten Island, pumpkins are quietly ripening on their vines, preparing for their annual moment in the spotlight. From Santacroce Garden ...

All of our senses send signals to the brain through the thalamus, which relays the signals to the cerebral cortex. All but one– our sense of smell has a direct path to our limbic system, which is the ...

Fall? We don’t really have it in Phoenix. The leaves don’t change much, and there’s certainly no need for a cozy flannel. This season just signals some long-awaited relief from the summer heat. But it ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WHTM) — Americans are drinking and eating a ...

Pumpkin patch excursions have become a fall staple in many U.S. households. Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto via Getty Images October in much of the U.S. brings cooler weather, vibrant fall colors ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Shelley Mitchell, Oklahoma State University (THE CONVERSATION) October in much of the ...