The first humans were mega-carnivores who took down prey with savvy hunting skills, a controversial new study suggests. In a
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Teeth contain detailed records of lead contamination in humans and other primates
Lead is a powerful toxin. It can affect almost every organ and system in the body, and babies are extremely
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Humans learn from mistakes—so why do we hide our failures?
A few years ago I had the pleasure of listening to the highly-influential legal scholar Cass Sunstein speak in the
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How humans use objects in novel ways to solve problems
Human beings are naturally creative tool users. When we need to drive in a nail but don’t have a hammer,
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Global Warming Has Ticks Jumping From Dogs to Humans
MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2020 — Climate change could increase people’s risk of getting dangerous diseases from ticks, researchers warn. The
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Rapeseed instead of soy burgers: Researchers identify a new source of protein for humans
Rapeseed has the potential to replace soy as the best plant-based source of protein for humans. In a current study,
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Could cat drugs treat humans with COVID-19?
Two experimental drugs for cats could potentially help treat humans infected with COVID-19, Science News reported. A type of coronavirus
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How studying fruit flies might help us prevent age-related hearing loss in humans
Hearing loss is a common age-related ailment, affecting nearly one in every three people over the age of 65. The
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New precision medicine procedure fights cancer, advances treatment for pets and humans
In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists at the University of Missouri have helped advance a patient-specific, precision medicine treatment for bone
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Russia ready to start testing coronavirus vaccines on humans in June
The head of a top Russian research centre told President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday that his lab was ready to
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