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Analysis of famous fossil helps unlock when humans and apes diverged
A long-awaited, high-tech analysis of the upper body of famed fossil "Little Foot" opens a window to a pivotal period when human ancestors diverged...
Fearsome tyrannosaurs were social animals, study shows
The fearsome tyrannosaur dinosaurs that ruled the northern hemisphere during the Late Cretaceous period (66-100 million years ago) may not have been solitary predators...
The wave beneath their wings
It's a common sight: pelicans gliding along the waves, right by the shore. These birds make this kind of surfing look effortless, but actually...
Mars has right ingredients for present-day microbial life beneath its surface, study finds
As NASA's Perseverance rover begins its search for ancient life on the surface of Mars, a new study suggests that the Martian subsurface might...
Experimental drug shows potential against Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have designed an experimental drug that reversed key symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mice. The drug works...
Genetic effects of Chernobyl radiation
In two landmark studies, researchers have used cutting-edge genomic tools to investigate the potential health effects of exposure to ionizing radiation, a known carcinogen,...
Scientists capture first ever image of an electron’s orbit within an exciton
In a world first, researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) have captured an image showing the internal orbits,...
Astronomers release new all-sky map of the Milky Way’s outer reaches
Astronomers using data from NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) telescopes have released a new all-sky map of the outermost region of our galaxy. Known...
Humongous flare from sun’s nearest neighbor breaks records
Scientists have spotted the largest flare ever recorded from the sun's nearest neighbor, the star Proxima Centauri.
The research, which appears today in The Astrophysical Journal...
New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable
With Army funding, scientists invented a way to make compostable plastics break down within a few weeks with just heat and water. This advance...
Walk the dinosaur: New biomechanical model shows Tyrannosaurus rex in a swinging gait
Humans and animals have a preferred walking speed. This is, in part, influenced by the amount of energy required: they prefer to walk at...
