Mammal-like reptile survived much longer than thought
Fossils in Japan overturn widely accepted theory about tritylodontid extinction
Do bed bugs have favorite colors?
Bed bugs strongly prefer some colors, and seem to avoid green and yellow
New advance announced in fight against Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
Lab-based study led by University of Leicester discovers way of 'reversing' symptoms
Can mountain-climbing bears rescue cherry trees from global warming?
As the planet warms, one way for plants and animals to find their way to cooler territory is to move up higher into the mountains.
Modern DNA reveals ancient male population explosions linked to migration and technology
The largest ever study of global genetic variation in the human Y chromosome has uncovered the hidden history of men.
Plants may form memories using mad cow disease proteins
Prions – those infamous proteins linked to mad cow disease -may be responsible for memory in plants.
Despite their small brains -- ravens are just as clever as chimps
Ravens are as clever as chimpanzees, despite having much smaller brains
Danish researchers behind vaccine breakthrough
Completely new and simple method which sets new standards for the development of vaccines
Rare ice data collected by early 'citizen scientists' confirms warming
Oldest inland water ice records in human history are contributing to modern understanding of climate change
It Takes Effort to be Selfish
Altruism, it seems, takes less energy than being selfish, researchers have found.
Working longer may lead to a longer life, new OSU research shows
Working past age 65 could lead to longer life, while retiring early may be a risk factor for dying earlier, a new study from Oregon State University indicates.
Could a cancer drug be repurposed for fragile X syndrome?
An experimental cancer drug can improve learning and memory in mice with fragile X syndrome, according to a new study.
Rosemary aroma can help older adults to remember to do things
The aroma of rosemary essential oil may improve ability of people over 65 to remember events and to remember to complete tasks at particular times in the future.
No time to get fit? Think again -- just 1 minute of intense exercise produces health benefits
Researchers at McMaster University have found that a single minute of very intense exercise produces health benefits similar to longer, traditional endurance training.
Map of the brain’s word filing system could help us read minds
Most English dictionaries list words alphabetically, but how do we store them in our head?
SpaceX Says It Plans to Send a Probe to Mars
Next stop: Mars?
A vitamin that stops the aging process of organs
Nicotinamide riboside rejuvenates stem cells, allowing better regeneration processes in aged mice
Scientists turn skin cells into heart cells and brain cells using drugs
Studies represent first purely chemical cellular reprogramming, changing a cell's identity without adding external genes
Costs for orally administered cancer drugs skyrocket
Patients may increasingly take on cost burden
Study links residential radon exposure to hematologic cancers in women
First population-based study to make connection; requires replication
Trinity scientists reveal origin of Earth's oldest crystals
The tiny crystals probably formed in huge impact craters not long after Earth formed, some 4 billion years ago
Metal hip replacements implanted since 2006 more prone to failure
Higher rate of issues in manufacturing process since this date may be to blame, say researchers
Peppermint tea can help improve your memory
Peppermint tea can improve long-term and working memory and in healthy adults
This Drug Ad Is Not Right for You
Peddling pharmaceuticals on TV is a lousy form of health education, and it can also drive up medical costs
Coma brain scans predict if a person will ever recover awareness
Are you there? Detecting brain circuits that switch back-and-forth between internal awareness and external awareness could help doctors work out if a person in a coma is ever likely to regain consciousness.
'Secret of youth' in ginger gene
Scientists say they have made a leap in knowing why some people retain their youthful looks while others age badly.
Unique fragment from Earth's formation returns after billions of years in cold storage
Tailless Manx comet from Oort Cloud brings clues about the origin of the solar system
NIH creates Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations
Photographic resource will aid diagnosing genomic diseases in patients of non-European ancestry
Science Explains Why Your Mom Calls You by Your Brother's Name
The next time your mom calls you by your brother's name (or even your dog's name), don't be offended ― she's probably not doing it because she thinks you look like him, a new study finds.
Diluted apple juice, preferred fluids for treating mild gastroenteritis in kids
Half-strength apple juice followed by their preferred fluid choice reduces treatment failures
Breast milk linked to significant early brain growth in preemies
Preemies fed mostly breast milk had larger brains by their due dates than those who consumed small amounts or none
First Human Head Transplant Planned for 2017
Many prominent surgeons think the idea is crazy and will not work, but Italian neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero says he still plans to attempt the first human head transplant late next year.
New cancer drugs could treat lethal resistant prostate cancers
Men with aggressive prostate cancer that has stopped responding to conventional treatment could potentially benefit from a new class of cancer drug designed to overcome drug resistance, a new study suggests.
Childcare and housework are what give women more heart problems
Housework takes a heavy toll. Women may be more likely to die after a heart attack than men because they do more housework, childcare and looking after relatives.
How NASA's Next Big Telescope Could Take Pictures of Another Earth
A “starshade” flying alongside the WFIRST observatory could deliver images of potentially habitable worlds decades ahead of schedule