Science Nov 21 How gratitude became key to human social bonds Researchers believe gratitude probably helped early humans work together and survive as social animals.
Science Sep 25 More research is examining how we carry the ‘genetic legacy’ of extinct human species Neanderthal genes have been linked with our immune systems and COVID-19 response, while Denisovan genes may help adapt to high altitudes.
Science Aug 02 New species of ancient whale found in Peru may be heaviest animal ever, scientists say A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale's title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.
Science Jul 18 Fossil of ancient mammal attacking dinosaur challenges old theories Even though the mammal is much smaller, researchers think it was attacking the dinosaur when they both got caught in the volcanic flow.
Science Jul 01 Ticks can use static electricity to land on you and your pets, study finds Hungry ticks have some slick tricks. They can zoom through the air using static electricity to latch onto people, pets and other animals, new research shows.
Science Mar 26 5 planets will align in the night sky this week. Here’s how to see them Keep an eye to the sky this week for a chance to see a planetary hangout. Five planets — Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars — will line up near the moon.
Science Mar 22 What made Beethoven ill? DNA tests on his hair offers clues Scientists have pulled DNA from Ludwig van Beethoven's hair to look for clues about his many health problems and hearing loss.
Health Feb 25 Analysis: Did dangerous substances spread after the Ohio train derailment? Scientists say burning vinyl chloride can indeed generate highly toxic dioxins, some of the most dangerous human-made compounds. Some say it's important to test for the compounds now.
Science Feb 09 Stone Age discovery in Kenya fuels mystery of who made the earliest tools In the past, scientists assumed that our direct ancestors were the only toolmakers. But two big fossil teeth found along with the tools at the Kenyan site belong to an extinct human cousin known as Paranthropus.
World Feb 06 What to know about the massive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria A major 7.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Turkey has caused widespread damage across the region. Scientists say Monday's epicenter was in southern Turkey, near the northern border of Syria. Thousands were killed in both countries.