Study reveals true origin of oldest evidence of animals
Two teams of scientists have resolved a longstanding controversy surrounding the origins of complex life on Earth.
Why Oxford’s positive COVID vaccine results are puzzling scientists
Preliminary data suggest that the immunization was more effective in trial participants who received a lower dose.
Proving viability of injection-free microneedle for single-administration of vaccines
A single-use, self-administered microneedle technology developed by UConn faculty to provide immunization against infectious diseases has recently been validated by preclinical research trials.
Can drinking cocoa make you smarter?
Increased consumption of flavanols can increase your mental agility
Liver cancer ten times more likely in men with common genetic disorder haemochromatosis
Men who have haemochromatosis ten times more likely to develop liver cancer
Areas where the next pandemic could emerge are revealed
Up to 20% of the world's most connected cities at greatest risk
Immunity to SARS-CoV-2 Lasts at Least Six Months, Data Show
Half a year after infection, people who had recovered from COVID-19 had robust antibodies, along with traces of the virus in their gut, which may drive long-lasting immunity.
Almost like on Venus
Four-and-a-half billion years ago, Earth would have been hard to recognise.
Engineered "stealth bomber" virus could be new weapon against metastatic cancer
Retooled adenovirus not caught by liver/innate immune system
Extraction of largely-unexplored bodily fluid could be a new source of biomarkers
Interstitial fluid may provide an alternative source of biomarkers compared to blood that could be useful in diagnosing human illness.
Painting the blades of wind turbines helps birds avoid them
A Norwegian study found avian fatalities fell 70 percent after painting one blade black
Physicist creates N95-type respirators using cotton candy machine
A way to produce N95-type respirator filters that is less expensive and quicker than conventional approaches
Radboud university medical center research: Most lungs recover well after COVID-19
Extensive health assessment three months after recovery from COVID-19
The African Crested Rat Covers Itself With Poison That Can Take Out an Elephant
The African crested rat gnaws on poisonous tree branches, then grooms its noxious spittle into its fur.
Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine 'dose error' explained
On Monday, the world heard how the UK's Covid vaccine - from AstraZeneca and Oxford University - was highly effective in advanced trials.
Fossil Reveals Weird, Toothed 'Toucan' That Lived Alongside The Dinosaurs
The discovery of a creature described as resembling a "buck-toothed toucan" that lived some 68 million years ago has upended assumptions about diversity in the birds that lived alongside dinosaurs.
A Day-by-Day Breakdown of Coronavirus Symptoms Shows How The Disease Progresses
As doctors observe a growing number of coronavirus patients, they have identified a few patterns in how typical symptoms progress.
'Sistine Chapel of the ancients' rock art discovered in remote Amazon forest
Tens of thousands of ice age paintings across a cliff face shed light on people and animals from 12,500 years ago