Human-Specific Molecular Features Provide Clue Behind Brain Evolution, Set Us Apart From Other Primates

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 11.10.2023 06:00 AM

Scientists uncovered the clues behind brain evolution which set us apart from other primates. Learn more about their findings in this article.

Carnivorous Plant Venus Flytrap Can Digest Human Flesh but Not an Entire Person

10.30.2023 04:40 AM

Carnivorous plant Venus flytrap can digest human flesh. Continue reading to know the full story. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Mokkie) Carnivorous Plant Venus Flytrap Can Digest Human Flesh But Not an Entire Person Venus flytrap, a flesh-eating plant, can digest human flesh.

Parasitic Rat Lungworm Found in New Rodent Population in Georgia; Parasite Could Potentially Spread to Humans, Attack the Brain

09.27.2023 00:09 AM

Brown rats in Georgia exhibited infections indicative of the parasitic rat lungworm, which can also indirectly infect humans. Read to learn more.

Silver Leaf Disease From Plant Fungus Infects Human; Pathogen Leaps Between 2 Kingdoms in Tree of Life

09.24.2023 01:00 AM

For the first time in history, a disease from plants infected a human. Continue reading to learn how silver leaf disease from a fungus affected an Indian man.

Oldest Human Remains: Controversy Surrounding Omo I’s Actual Age Explained

09.19.2023 10:00 AM

The oldest human remains discovered were subjected to controversy due to their actual age. Continue reading to learn more.

Can ChatGPT Be Better Than Human Doctors? AI Advancements Show Potential in Redefining Medicine

08.27.2023 23:25 PM

AI like ChatGPT advances in healthcare spark interest, and some studies suggest that they could be better in one key aspect than human doctors. Check out this article to learn more.

Human-Ignited Fires Caused Extinction of Postglacial Megafaunal Younger Dryas, Study Finds

08.21.2023 03:11 AM

Scientists found 172 new radiocarbon dates on megafauna from the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits. Read to learn more.

Humans As Batteries: Future Smart Devices Could Use Our Bodies As Power Source

08.10.2023 06:40 AM

A group of scientists studied the possibility of harvesting energy from human bodies to be converted into electricity. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Death in Space: Addressing Human Mortality in the Cosmos as Interplanetary Exploration May Soon Become a Possibility

08.07.2023 08:52 AM

As NASA aims for Moon and Mars missions, commercial space travel also increases, raising questions about handling deaths in space. Read the article as to how human mortality in the cosmos will be handled if it does happen.

What Is the Longest Time Without Sleep Humans Can Last? Sleep Deprivation Effects Explained

08.04.2023 05:33 AM

The recommended sleep for an adult is at least 7 hours a night, but a study believes that one in three adults don't get enough sleep. Read to learn more.

Human in Disguise? Chinese Zoo Denies Its Sun Bears Are People Wearing Costumes After Viral Video Raised Suspicions

08.01.2023 07:33 AM

Viral footage of a bear's human-like stance in a Chinese zoo prompts costume allegations, but the zoo denies the claims of having fake bears. Continue to learn more details.

Ancient Human Presence in Southeast Asia Pushed Back to 86,000 Years with New Discovery in Laos Cave

06.14.2023 02:22 AM

Human shin bone fragment discovered in Laotian cave unveils Homo sapiens' arrival in Southeast Asia, dating back 86,000 years. Read the article to learn more details.

Self-Propelled Microrobots Effectively Delivered Drugs in the Bladder of Lab Mice, Could One Day Transport Medicine Inside the Human Body

05.25.2023 07:30 AM

New class of microrobots were developed by engineers to transport drugs at incredible speed, giving the possibility for future applications in the human body. Read the article to find out more.

Why Are Yawns Contagious in Both Animals and Humans? Scientists Describe This Synchronized Group Behavior

05.24.2023 14:47 PM

Researchers tried to investigate the reason why humans and animals yawn and why yawns are contagious. Read the article to find out more.

First Alien Message? Scientists To Simulate Extraterrestrial Signal From Mars, Send It to Earth

05.23.2023 23:27 PM

Scientists will be encoding a signal to be transmitted from Mars to Earth in order to concretely rehearse the scenario of aliens potentially reaching out to earthlings. Read to learn more.

Genome Sequencing Traces the Lineage of Early Humans; Is It Time to Reconsider Our Origin?

05.20.2023 05:14 AM

A genomic study conducted by a group of researchers suggests that the origin of human species came from a braid of branches that stemmed from migration and mixing of co-existing populations. Read the article to find out more.

First Known Evidence of Cancer Found in Early Human Relative's Toe Bone Unearthed in South Africa

05.08.2023 06:26 AM

The discovery of the toe bone with cancer in South Africa holds significance for current medical research. Read the article to learn more details.

Missing Fisherman’s Body Found in 1 of 2 Crocodiles Euthanized During the Search; Can Crocs Swallow a Human Whole?

05.03.2023 10:30 AM

A body was found in one of the two crocodiles euthanized while searching for the missing fisherman in Queensland. Read for the full story.

Mini-Heart Organoid: Scientists Develop Human Heart Model for Research and Drug Development

04.10.2023 11:49 AM

Scientists at Technical University of Munich have created a "mini-heart" organoid using stem cells. It mimics the early development phase of the human heart, providing a new model for studying heart diseases and the earliest stages of human heart development. Click here to learn more.

Will Humans Live Forever? Here Are Some Technologies That Are at the Forefront in Humanity's Pursuit of Immortality

04.09.2023 23:50 PM

Several firms and scientists have been working towards achieving immortality. Read to learn more. The idea of living forever is something that several experts have been working to achieve.

Pig Kills Butcher Who Tried To Slay It Inside Hong Kong Slaughterhouse; Can a Swine Really Kill Human?

01.23.2023 05:47 AM

A butcher had been slain by a pig that was originally supposed to slaughter inside Hong Kong's animal facility. Can domestic animals be capable of killing humans? Read on to know more!