Category Science

New research gives weight to the idea that humans evolved from a species not dissimilar to an African ape. And it all comes down to the ankles. Humans stand apart…

A Consumer Reports investigation recently found that two-thirds of protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes tested contained dangerously high levels of toxic metals. This follows a number of warnings issued by…

One of the world’s oldest dinosaurs has been discovered in Argentina — it just happens to be missing its head. Scientists working in La Rioja discovered the 230-million-year-old fossil in…

A volcano that has remained silent for over 700,000 years is showing signs of waking up. Mount Taftan is a stratovolcano situated in southeast Iran, close to the border with…

When the mind drifts, it’s often seen as a distraction. But for some people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), that wandering may actually be a hidden strength. New research…

In the month of October, many organizations use the color pink to raise awareness for breast cancer. Women are encouraged to do regular home exams and to attend their annual…

If you crossed paths with Homo ergaster on an East African plain some 1.5 million to 2 million years ago, its silhouette might look a bit familiar. Long legs, a…

Fear is a fundamental emotion embedded early in evolution to guarantee our survival. But besides the ability to experience fear, how we respond to it is just as important. Now,…

Lead poisoning has plagued millions of people ever since the world became industrialized, but humans’ troubled relationship with the toxic metal goes back much further in time. Our ancient ancestors…

Ultrasound isn’t just for baby pictures anymore. A new wave of research is using it to fight disease by concentrating sound energy into a precise spot. Doctors can now target…