Remains of rice and mung beans help solve a Madagascan mystery
The first archaeological evidence that settlers from South Asia are likely to have colonised the island over a thousand years ago
T. Rex May Have Had Lips
T. rex may have had lips. Yes, you read that right. Lips.
The perfect heists that involve stealing nothing at all
In February, two artists, Nora al-Badri and Jan Nikolai Nelles – claimed to have scanned the bust of Nefertiti in a German history museum using a handheld Kinect Sensor. They then posted the digital files online.
Ever-changing moods may be toxic to the brain of bipolar patients
The blood of bipolar patients is toxic to brain cells and affects the connectivity ability of neurons, a new study shows
Theft behind Planet 9 in our solar system
Through a computer-simulated study, astronomers at Lund University in Sweden show that it is highly likely that the so-called Planet 9 is an exoplanet.
Ancient anti-inflammatory drug salicylic acid has cancer-fighting properties
Diflunisal -- a cousin of aspirin -- blocks a key protein that causes tumor formation in leukemia
Building Blocks of Life Found in Comet's Atmosphere
Amino acid and many organic molecules in the atmosphere of a comet bolsters hypothesis that comets delivered some of life's ingredients to Earth
Orcas are first non-humans whose evolution is driven by culture
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New Gadget Helps Turn Departed Loved Ones into Trees
The Bios Incube is an incubator that monitors and cultivates trees from human ashes.
Bumblebees Detect a Flower's Electric Buzz With Their Fuzz
Using the tiny hairs that cover their bodies, bees can tap into the weak electric field in the atmosphere
Perfect Storm: Pregnant Woman Gets Appendicitis During Blizzard
Diagnosed with appendicitis in the middle of a blizzard, hundreds of miles away from the nearest surgical center
Dietary fiber intake tied to successful aging, research reveals
Most people know that a diet high in fiber helps to keep us "regular." Now Australian researchers have uncovered a surprising benefit of this often-undervalued dietary component.
Britain’s oldest writing found buried near London Tube station
Better smarten up if you want to get ahead in business. That’s advice from the earliest writing ever discovered in the UK.
Shift work unwinds body clocks, leading to more severe strokes
Research finds living against our body clocks is detrimental to our health
Prisoners’ code word caught by software that eavesdrops on calls
Plug a machine-learning system in to prison phone lines and you can find out secrets a human monitor would never notice
voice recognition
Tracking the Devastating Impact of the Black Death
The devastation wrought by the Black Death plague pandemic in medieval England has been revealed in a uniquely detailed archaeological study carried out for more than a decade with the help of thousands of village volunteers.
Detecting an early biomarker for pancreatic cancer in blood
New method for detecting a pancreatic cancer biomarker in patient serum
Where Did Dogs Come From? There May Be Two Answers.
Scientists have done well in scouring the DNA of humans to track our origins to the African continent.
NASA's Hubble finds universe is expanding faster than expected
Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have discovered that the universe is expanding 5 percent to 9 percent faster than expected.
Olfactory receptor discovered in pigment cells of the skin
Existence of an olfactory receptor in pigment-producing cells in human skin proven
Fluoroquinolones: Not First-Line Treatment
Fluoroquinolones should not be used for routine infections unless there is no suitable alternative agent
Scientists Announce HGP-Write, Project to Synthesize the Human Genome
Scientists on Thursday formally announced the start of a 10-year project aimed at vastly improving the ability to chemically manufacture DNA, with one of the goals being to synthetically create an entire human genome.
In This Jurassic Boneyard, It's Not Size That Counts
A rich cache of fossils in Colorado is valuable not for the big dino bones but the relatively tiny fossils that are still being dug up.
Stem cell brain injections let people walk again after stroke
People once dependent on wheelchairs after having a stroke are walking again since receiving injections of stem cells into their brains.
Diabetes drug metformin holds promise for cancer treatment and prevention
Results show survival benefit for some breast cancer patients and potential treatment option for patients with endometrial hyperplasia
UMMS scientists offer first look at how our cells can 'swallow up and quarantine' Zika
Research shows that the human protein, IFITM3, blocks Zika virus replication and prevents cell death
Failing livers transformed into healthy organs by virus therapy
From sinner to saint. A modified virus can repair diseased livers by turning bad cells into good. The treatment could one day offer a lifeline to thousands of people with liver failure.
Scientists Find Form of Crispr Gene Editing With New Capabilities
Just a few years ago, Crispr was a cipher ― something that sounded to most ears like a device for keeping lettuce fresh. Today, Crispr-Cas9 is widely known as a powerful way to edit genes.
New pre-surgery technique may make colostomy bags redundant for emergency bowel cancer patients
AN expandable tube that unblocks the bowel before surgery could lead to fewer cancer patients -- diagnosed as emergencies -- needing a colostomy bag.
Take breast cancer drugs for ‘15 years’
Taking hormonal drugs for up to 15 years reduces the risk of breast cancers coming back, a landmark study suggests.
RIP E.T. – most aliens will die young
Astronomers have found a plethora of planets around nearby stars. And it appears that Earth-sized planets in habitable zones are probably common.
Human transplant organs grown in pigs
Scientists in the United States are trying to grow human organs inside pigs.