773,000-year-old Moroccan cave fossils reveal human and neandertal evolutionary split
A set of ancient human fossils found on Morocco’s Atlantic coast now sits on one of the tightest…
Dark matter may consist of particles with different masses
Dark matter keeps getting blamed for the universe’s big patterns while staying stubbornly out of reach. You cannot…
Engineered Listeria boosts innate immunity against cancer
After nearly 40 years of research on how Listeria bacteria manipulate our cells and battle our immune system…
Relationship confidence drives personal health improvements for couples
When couples attend relationship counseling, it benefits not only their partnership but also their individual well-being. But which…
Modified peptides show promise against tuberculosis bacteria
Antibiotic treatments are losing effectiveness against a range of common bacterial pathogens, including E. coli, K. pneumoniae, Salmonella and Acinetobacter, according to a…
Warming ice awakens microbes that could speed climate change
Across the coldest places on Earth, something quiet but powerful is happening beneath your feet and under the…
GPS collars, camera traps to see if foxes are swimming into Booderee National Park
Fox researcher Paul Meek says he suspects the “cunning” creature has taken to using waterways at a New…
‘Gatekeeper’ lining brain cells may guard against Alzheimer’s disease
Neurons never sit still for long. Receptors move in and out of the cell surface. Signals surge, fade,…
Guanacos’ return to Gran Chaco restirs debate around wildlife translocations
Five guanacos have been translocated from Patagonia to Argentina’s Dry Chaco as part of a reintroduction program.Rewilding…
SSRI use during pregnancy linked to gestational diabetes risk and early adaptation problems in newborns
An international team of researchers has found that the use of SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy is associated with…
Scientists discover why some cancer treatments stop working
A quiet problem has followed cancer immunotherapy for years. The immune system can be taught to fight, then…
Users prioritize weight loss despite side effects
An examination of user reviews finds that people continue off-label Ozempic when it delivers results, even if side…