Steven Mithen, University of Reading The Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) fascinate researchers and the general public alike. They remain central to debates about the nature of the genus Homo (the broad biological classification that…
At just 16 years old, Grace Sun has already made a remarkable contribution to the field of biomedical engineering. The high school student from Lexington, Kentucky, has developed a new technique that could…
In a scientific achievement, researchers at Harvard University and Google have produced the most detailed map ever created of the human brain. Their collaborative effort, over a decade in the making, has revealed…
Navigating through the world around us seems like a seamless task, yet it involves complex computations within our brain that go beyond mere mapping. While previous research has delved into understanding how we…
Cells are skillful navigators in a sea of constant change and challenges. How do they manage to adjust so quickly to this environment in perpetual flux? A recent study from the Moffitt Cancer…
Kenneth V. Anthony, Mississippi State University and Mark E. Wildmon, Mississippi State University Homeschooling is the fastest-growing education setting in the United States. More than 3 million students were educated at home in…
Rakus, the resident orangutan of Gunung Leuser National Park in South Aceh, Indonesia, amazes scientists at the Institute of Animal Behavior with his remarkable command of first aid. Scientists such as Caroline Schuppli,…
Recent discoveries reveal a significant advance in the artificial generation of human cartilage for the head and neck region, promising potential benefits for those facing degenerative joint diseases and other disorders. The new…
Recently, an intriguing case came to light: a woman developed a lump on her eye over the course of two years, which turned out to be a maggot. It is suspected that she…
In a medical breakthrough considered a milestone, 62-year-old Richard ‘Rick’ Slayman has been released from hospital after being the first to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig. The groundbreaking surgery,…