Neanderthal DNA Linked to Increased Risk of "Viking Disease" in New Study

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.19.2023 02:59 AM

Genetic risk factors for Dupuytren's disease, known as "Viking disease," were examined in over 7,000 individuals, revealing three Neanderthal-inherited factors. Read the article for full details.

Are Humans Apex Predators? Here’s What the Evidence Shows

06.11.2023 03:53 AM

Humans are apex predators millions of years ago. Continue reading to know what changed and if this holds true today.

Are Virgin Births Possible in Humans? Expert Reflects on the Recent Female Crocodile That Gives Birth Despite Living Alone

06.09.2023 05:20 AM

Virgin births could happen in some animals, like the recent female crocodile case. But is it also possible in humans? Read the article to know the answer.

Does Fish Feel Pain? Are There Ways To Eat Fish Ethically?

06.07.2023 09:30 AM

Fish feel pain like humans, according to a report. Continue reading to know more. (Photo: Pexels/mali maeder) Does Fish Feel Pain? Are There Ways to Eat Fish Ethically? Pescatarians add fish to their diet, with some thinking that it's better to consume them than other animals because they don't feel pain.

Homo naledi May Have Buried Their Dead, Engraved Cave Walls 300,000 Years Ago

06.07.2023 00:18 AM

Despite having smaller brains, controversial research suggests that Homo naledi participated in burial rituals and potentially engaged in memorial practices. Tap the article to learn more about these extinct human species.

Comprehensive Primate Genomic Catalog Unveils Insights into Human Evolution and Disease

06.05.2023 02:08 AM

Global study yields a comprehensive primate genomic catalog, shedding light on human evolution, diversity, and disease causes. Read the article to learn more.

What Animal Kills the Most Humans?

06.02.2023 12:00 PM

The deadliest animal for humans is not in the ocean but is a common visitor to some households. Read to know what it is.

Astronauts Bound For Mars Could Be Induced to Torpor-Like State Through Ultrasound Signals, Study on Rodents Suggests

05.25.2023 23:55 PM

Scientists need to further understand the causes and consequences of inducing a torpor-like state on humans before proceeding with it. Read to learn more.

Humans' First Kiss in Records Dates Back as Early as 4,500 Years Ago in Mesopotamia, New Study Reveals

05.19.2023 01:40 AM

The practice of kissing may not have started in one area and could be a fundamental human behavior. Read to learn more.

AI Might Help Humans Talk to Animals, Opening New Doors for Communicating With Nature

05.15.2023 07:15 AM

Researchers believe using artificial intelligence (AI) could enable interspecies communication, opening new ways humans communicate with nature. Read the article to learn more.

Mysteries of Humanity: Lacking Information in Human Genome Could Be What Differentiates Humans From Others

05.01.2023 01:36 AM

While the additions to the human genome explain distinct qualities of humans, the uniform absence of information also speaks volumes. Read to learn more.

What, Why, Where, and How: Science's Top 10 Great Unknowns

04.21.2023 12:00 PM

There is still more to know about science that remains unknown today, ranging from the fundamental nature of the universe to the significance of dreams. Check out this article to know science's greatest unknown and its answers.

Elephant Learned to Peel Bananas; Scientists Argue They Might Be the Only Non-Primate Self-Domesticated Animals

04.11.2023 07:00 AM

Scientists argue that elephants could be the only non-primate animal that is self-domesticated and they think the Asian elephant peeling a banana is just another proof. Read the article to learn more.

Is Bird Flu Behind 22 Dolphins, 5 Humpback Whales Being Washed Ashore in New Jersey, Florida? Fears H5N1 Will Jump to Human Rise After It Killed Mammals

03.26.2023 00:30 AM

There is a rising concern that humans are next after a dolphin died from bird flu. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/NASA) Is Bird Flu Behind 22 Dolphins, 5 Humpback Whales Being Washed Ashore in New Jersey, Florida? Fears H5N1 Will Jump to Human Rise After It Killed Mammals Numerous dolphin and whale deaths have been reported across the east coast, and scientists speculate that bird flu is the cause of death.

Parasite Spread by Cats That Kills Otters Is Also a Potential Threat to Humans, Other Animals

03.23.2023 10:40 AM

An unusual strain of a common parasite spread by cats is raising concern as it poses a health risk to humans. Read for more details.

360-million-year-old Fossils of Huge Prehistoric Fish Predator of Humans Unearthed

02.22.2023 22:27 PM

Archaeologists have unearthed 360-million-year-old fossils of a huge fish that was a likely predator of human ancestors. Read to learn more.

Bottlenose Dolphins, Humans Work Together To Catch Migrating Mullet in Brazil

02.03.2023 07:00 AM

Bottlenose dolphins and humans have been working together in catching mullets in Brazil. Read the article to know the full story.

Clothing 'Wearable Algorithm' Makes CCTVs Identify Humans as Animals, Confuses AI Recognition

01.29.2023 21:42 PM

Innovative company Cap-able comes up with knittedwear that helps trick AI facial recognition into identifying human wearers as animals. Read to know more.

Art of Seduction: Can Humans Flirt Better Compared to Artificial Intelligence?

01.28.2023 23:28 PM

While artificial intelligence has been seen to evidently revolutionize various areas of life, it has also started penetrating the art of flirting. Read to know more.

Apes' Gestures, Messages Can Be Understood by Men; Study Shows Similarity of Chimps' Sign Language to Human Communication

01.25.2023 04:18 AM

Can humans really understand Chimps messages using hand gestures? Read on to know more about this news here!

Gene for a Full Coat of Fur in Humans Still Present But Under a Deep Sleep, Study Found

01.19.2023 22:28 PM

Fur is a distinguishing trait of mammals although baldness is an attractive variety of mammalian oddities. Check out how humans lost their fur despite still having the gene responsible for it.