Babies in the ancient Greek city of Himera in Sicily were breastfed until nearly age 4, far longer than later ancient medical advice suggested, according to a new study of burial remains. Although other foods were introduced within the...
Stem cells and the microscopic particles they release may help aging organs work better—and, in some animal experiments, even extend lifespan. A scientific review published October 16 explores that possibility. But how soon could the results be replicated in...
Carl Sagan, the American astronomer, author, and science communicator was renowned for making difficult scientific concepts understandable to the millions; he did exactly this at the beginning of his renowned series Cosmos by explaining the thought process of the...
Warm seawater is reaching deep beneath Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, and new research suggests the process could make its contribution to global sea-level rise roughly twice as large as earlier models projected.
A study published October 12 in Nature Communications estimates...
A revolutionary genetic testing method is successfully helping doctors identify hidden, life-threatening infections that conventional laboratory tests miss.
The advanced technique, known as metagenomic sequencing, provides immediate answers for critically ill patients whose severe symptoms have resisted medical explanation. Instead...
Children who use Greek alongside English in a wide range of daily activities tend to show stronger connections in brain networks involved in attention and cognitive control, a new study suggests. The findings indicate that children's bilingual experiences may...
Ancient footprints left by early Americans in New Mexico reveal how people experienced dramatic climate change during the last Ice Age. A new study shows that humans repeatedly crossed a landscape of shrinking lakes, changing forests, and severe droughts...
A U.S. biotechnology company has identified about 2,300 potential genetic targets with the help of AI that could help bring back the extinct dodo, a flightless bird that disappeared more than 300 years ago. The discovery marks another step...
Scientists have identified a new dinosaur species that lived in present-day Zimbabwe about 210 million years ago, revealing unexpected differences between prehistoric animals in southern Africa. The discovery suggests that Zimbabwe supported dinosaur species distinct from those found in...
Scientists have discovered a giant fungus in southwestern China that can grow up to 20 inches (50 centimeters) tall and weigh nearly 5 pounds (2.2 kilograms). The unusual species, named Dianjunus rex, is so different from known fungi that...
A hidden language problem in archaeology may be affecting how researchers understand ancient humans and their behavior. A new study found that scientists often use overlapping terms to describe prehistoric sites, raising concerns about how they classify and interpret...
A short note Leonardo da Vinci wrote about 500 years ago lays out a method for preserving wood with fire, and a new study says he came up with it on his own, long before a similar practice was...
Theories depicting the shape of the earth swirled in embryonic form in the minds of Ancient Greek thinkers.
By Matthew Norman
Many pre-Socratic Greek philosophers were wrong about the form of our planet. Thales – founder of the Milesian School of...
The global scientific community is facing a fascinating discovery that could fundamentally change how humanity manages plastic waste. Researchers, focusing on bacterial organisms and utilizing the advanced infrastructure of top academic institutions, have identified a new, groundbreaking enzyme.
Its distinctive...
