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What turns a colony of obedient worker bees into a chaotic swarm of murderous, sexual rebellion? It's in the beeswax.

OSTIONAL, Guanacaste — Just before the waves start to crest, their heads break the water’s surface as the creatures bob, waiting for a chance to come...

Not even the rains that have finally started in earnest this year seem to be enough to clean off the many San José sidewalks and corners that...

Costa Rica, represented by the Central American Aeronautics and Space Administration (ACAE), on Monday was officially accepted as a full member country of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) during the group’s 66th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2015), taking place in Jerusalem through Friday.

Turrialba Volcano has been steaming -- literally -- after the attention Arenal Volcano got for releasing smoke-like vapor over the weekend.

If the trend continues, there could be many consequences, including rising seas for the U.S. East Coast and, possibly, a difference in temperature overall in the North Atlantic and Europe.

Asked by CNN whether he agreed with Pope Francis that the issue is a pressing one, the Republican presidential frontrunner said "no."

Ad Astra Rocket, the company founded by Tico scientist and ex-astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz, will develop space propulsion systems for a new NASA project, the company reported this week.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua – The Telica Volcano in northwestern Nicaragua erupted Wednesday, sending up dense columns of ash that settled over six surrounding villages, civil defense officials in the area said.

Do you know where each of your toes are? This may seem a bizarre question, but a surprising study Monday suggests you may not.