The Libyan Department of Tourist Police and Antiquities Protection has announced the discovery of an archaeological site in the Al-Hasawna Mountains, in the southwest of the country. The site features a collection of…
As plans for missions to Mars accelerate, so do questions about how the human body might cope. A return trip to the red planet would give more than enough time for someone to…
A trilobite fragment showing signs of human modification, dated between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, was identified during excavations at the archaeological site of A Cibdá de Armea, in Ourense, Galicia. This…
The following press release was issued today by the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Although outbreaks of Ebola virus are rare, the disease is severe and often fatal, with few treatment options….
In the heart of the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico, a cave silently held an enigmatic collection of raw clay sculptures. Now, more than a thousand years after they were shaped, these pieces are…
Researchers from three Brazilian universities have announced the discovery of the fossil of the largest freshwater turtle ever recorded in the world, found on the bed of the Acre River. The species, identified…
A study published in the journal Trends in Biotechnology reveals an innovative solution for producing dairy proteins without the need for cows. European researchers have successfully manufactured functional casein using bacteria, an alternative…
Archaeologists excavating the ancient Ayanis Fortress in eastern Turkey have just uncovered new rooms filled with ancient weapons associated with the worship of the war god Haldi. Located on a hill overlooking Lake…
Jennifer Chu | MIT News Teaching a robot new skills used to require coding expertise. But a new generation of robots could potentially learn from just about anyone. Engineers are designing robotic helpers that can…
Anne Trafton | MIT News For people with Type 1 diabetes, developing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is an ever-present threat. When glucose levels become extremely low, it creates a life-threatening situation for which the…