Ancient DNA Finally Solves a 16th-Century Murder Mystery : ScienceAlert
The Grand Duke Francesco de Medici, a prominent politician in the Tuscany region of Italy in the 16th…
Rare Autopsy Finds Alzheimer’s Drugs Only Work in Some Parts of The Brain : ScienceAlert
We had so much hope for new generations of Alzheimer’s drugs, but unfortunately, many just aren’t performing like…
Astronauts Have Taken The First Human X‑Rays in Space : ScienceAlert
For more than 65 years, humans have been soaring through space. Since the first spaceflight by cosmonaut Yuri…
Your Dominant Hand Isn’t Actually Hard-Wired, New Study Suggests : ScienceAlert
Are you right-handed? Left-handed? Or even ambidextrous? For most of your life, you’ve probably heard that this has…
Plant Compound Protects Mice From Knee Cartilage Damage in Space : ScienceAlert
Spaceflight is rough on the mammalian body. Fluids redistribute in surprising ways, heavy-duty protective equipment can cause physical…
Quantum Computers Identify Nuclear Fusion Fuel in Major First : ScienceAlert
A major barrier to harnessing energy via nuclear fusion is the fuel source. Most proposed fusion reactors (the…
Most People Have No Idea That Bees Make Silk – And Scientists Just Worked Out How to Use It : ScienceAlert
While the world drowns in plastic, researchers are on the hunt for practical materials that are lightweight, tough,…
A Drug Already Proven Safe in Humans Just Reduced Multiple Signs of Alzheimer’s in Mice : ScienceAlert
Early in the progression of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, DNA inside neurons starts showing signs of weakness.…
Light Can Act as a Quantum Brake to Slow Movement in The Nanoworld, Scientists Discover : ScienceAlert
The fundamentals of light continue to fascinate scientists and reveal new secrets – including how its effects can…
Vantablack: World’s Blackest Paint Could Solve A Major Problem For Astronomy : ScienceAlert
Low Earth orbit is becoming increasingly crowded with satellites, and they’re quietly erasing our view of the Universe.…
There Are 2 Biologicially Distinct Forms of Major Depression, Says New Study : ScienceAlert
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a severe, clinical type of depression, a more broadly defined mood disorder associated…
Humans Have a ‘Sixth Sense’ You’ve Probably Never Heard Of – And It Appears to Be Key For Mental Health : ScienceAlert
We all know that humans have five senses. But a growing body of research shows we have a…