biology

A study by UK archaeologists finds that longbows caused horrific injuries similar to modern gunshot wounds.

Using magnetic nanoparticles, scientists stimulate the adrenal gland in rodents to control release of hormones linked to stress.

The physical action of handwashing plus the properties of soap is a one-two punch for the virus.

A clip of this disingenuous documentary is making the rounds.

A leading British space scientist thinks there is life under the ice sheets of Europa.

Dr. Kate Biberdorf explains why boiling water makes it safer and how water molecules are unusual and cool.

A thorough understanding of anxious personality traits could lead to targeted therapies.

The Sahara is a harsh environment today. It used to be much, much, worse.

Carbon nanotubes embedded in leaves detect chemical signals that are produced when a plant is damaged.

Researchers decoded the love signals of lizards “spoken” through chemical signals.

Two new studies shed light on the road ahead.

These pink feathered folk form complex social networks and are choosy about who they spend their time with, according to a new study.

In his new book, “The Wedge,” Scott Carney tests the boundaries of human resilience.

New research suggests anti-vaxxers overestimate all problems associated with mortality.

The smart toilet can analyze urine and stool samples for disease markers and can even recognize an individual user’s “analprint”.

How can we promote the creation of new neurons – and why is it so important?

Chemical engineers have developed a way to protect transplanted drug-producing cells from immune system rejection.

Creators of the popular protein-folding game, Foldit, are seeking help to design a treatment for COVID-19.

Study shows ripples across a newly fertilized egg are similar to ocean and atmospheric circulations.

A new study shows the benefits of calorie restriction. Never has such advice been more needed.

A new drug derived from scorpion venom reversed developmental damage in mice exposed to alcohol during pregnancy.

Strange bone circles made from mammoths revealed clues about how ancient communities survived Europe’s last ice age.

Researchers make breakthrough in studying traumatic long-term memory in flies.

Novel food processing tech promises to lower sodium content without reducing flavor intensity.

Prevention is always better than waiting .

The National Institutes of Health hopes synthetic biology can engineer vaccines that outperform nature.

Study finds that a colony’s exposure to pesticides impairs offspring.

Studies have shown that dominant sexual activity can often boost your work ethic several days after a sexual experience.

Can the American government stop coronavirus spread? Its past actions speak volumes.

The oldest known cave-dwelling arthropods have been discovered preserved in amber.