Dental calculus is the richest known source of ancient DNA in the archaeological record. That stubborn mineralized plaque, once treated as little more than an unpleasant byproduct of life, has become ...

Lucy Stock says the centuries-old remains of Agnès Sorel helped reveal a deadly dose of mercury - thanks to hardened tartar on her teeth. Today, that same dental build-up is giving scientists remarkab ...

The oceans of the Cretaceous of North America teemed with life. Gigantic fish and enormous marine reptiles hunted the Western Interior Sea. A unique new fossil demonstrates rare evidence of direct ...

Here's why BYU guard Rob Wright was not on the court in the final 12 minutes of the Cougars' 105-91 win over Kansas State in a Big 12 tournament first-round game ...

Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for ...

Brooke is a reporter covering Bastrop, Hutto and Round Rock ISDs, as well as development in the greater Austin area. She joined Community Impac ...