Like Humans, Chimps Also Prefer Less Friends Later in Life

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 10.23.2020 09:00 AM

As humans grow older, they lean towards smaller circles of known and trusted friends instead of actively seeking new ones. According to a new study, this behavior is not limited to homo sapiens - finding the same behavior in chimpanzees.

Carnivorous Animals Near People Also Eat Human Food, Upsetting Ecosystems

10.12.2020 23:08 PM

A new study reveals that carnivores living near humans get up to half of their diets from the same food as humans, threatening the ecosystems dominated by carnivores in North America.

Scientists Warn Human Genome Editing Might Introduce Unwanted Genetic Defects

09.03.2020 22:45 PM

Fertility experts reported that editing genes of embryos are not yet safe in humans and should only be used to treat serious single-gene diseases, such as cystic fibrosis.

Scientists Develop New 'Cyborg-Like' Technology to Monitor Health and Tumors

08.17.2020 11:24 AM

Researchers have created a new polymer coating to cover cyborg-like technology, improving the machine's energy efficiency and to better monitor health and track tumors.

Newly Studied Fossil Shines Light On a Rare Human Species

05.03.2019 10:25 AM

A major discovery suggests that the rare species was much more prevalent than originally considered.

Just How Much Does Genetics Effect Our Voice?

04.30.2019 06:58 AM

The root causes of the difference in the human voice explained. One of the most defining characteristics of a human is their voice: its pitch, how it resonates and of course, the vocal range.

Human Composting Could Be a Thing in Washington State

04.29.2019 11:56 AM

Washington just passed a bill to become the first US state to legalize human composting. The Washington state legislature recently passed a bill that, if signed by the governor, allows human bodies to be composted-and used for mulch.

Humans Can Now Generate All Possible Futures Simultaneously Through a Quantum Device

04.09.2019 11:10 AM

Generate the entire potential futures in an immediate quantum superposition A group of researchers has constructed a prototype quantum device that has the potential of generating all possible futures in a simultaneous superposition.

Echolocation: Tapping into Our Animalistic Senses

03.28.2019 10:30 AM

Can humans use hidden senses such as echolocation? Everyone knows that bats are blind. Most of us are familiar with the echolocation sense in which bats use to navigate through their surroundings and locate food.

13-million-year-old Primate Skull Unveils The Origins of African Human & Apes

08.11.2017 09:09 AM

Scientists uncovered the origin story of common ancestors of living apes by finding a 13-million-year-old primate skull from the west of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya. Scientists named this specimen as “Alesi”, it has a tiny nose and mouth related to its head size.

Experts Warn Dangers Of Earth Getting Struck By Asteroids Ahead Of Asteroid Day On June 30

06.26.2017 07:49 AM

Earth could get hit by an asteroid any time, experts warn ahead of Asteroid Day. Nobody could predict what will happen to Earth but change is inevitable and the people must be prepared for it.

Around 80,000 People Lead To Identify 40 Intelligence Genes

05.27.2017 08:29 AM

Around 80,000 people were studied to identify 40 number of genes that are related to intelligence. Using the"g-factor" method, scientists were able to obtain the data they need.

Humans First Evolve In Europe Not In Africa, Fossils Prove

05.25.2017 05:09 AM

Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution believes that the first human has said to evolve in Africa. Now, fossils prove that it was in Europe and not in Africa.

Fossils Found May Change The History Of Human Lineage, Leaves Doubt That Humans Originated In Africa

05.23.2017 13:28 PM

New found fossil reveals that the human lineage does not really originate in Africa. The fossils also share similar characteristics with humans.

Human Beings Can Incredibly Smell One Trillion Scents Except Smell Their Own Even When They Stink

05.15.2017 04:04 AM

Human beings has an incredible sense of smell. However, due to a condition, they can't smell themselves even when they stink.

Robots Presented In Virtual Reality Also Scored High In Human Likeness

05.13.2017 06:24 AM

Most human interactions with robots come from behind a screen. Whether it's fiction or a real-life interaction, rarely are we put face to face with a robot. This poses a significant barrier when we look towards a future where robots will be part of our everyday lives.

Old But Gold: Neanderthals, Not Humans Were the First American Settlers, Reports Say

04.27.2017 04:46 AM

A group of scientists has revealed on Wednesday that Neanderthals, not humans, were the first American settlers on the continent way back more than 130 000 years ago.

World's Oldest Person, Last Person Born In The 1800s Died At The Age Of 117

04.16.2017 05:49 AM

The world's oldest person died at the age of 117. Now, a Violet Brown from Jamaica got the title.

Wolverine For Real: Calcium Is Not The Only Thing Essential For Strong Bones, You Need Metal Too

03.29.2017 02:32 AM

A new research dwells deep into the bone world - Its growth and development. Researchers observe that the traces of metal found in bones play an important role in strengthening the bones.

Galapagos Penguins Mooch Off Their Parents For Free Food

03.15.2017 12:17 PM

It turns out that Galapagos penguins ask their parents for free food too even after leaving home. It looks like humans are not alone when it comes to mooching off free food from their parents.

100,000-Year-Old Fossil of Human Skulls From China Reveals Complex Trend in Evolution

03.03.2017 09:43 AM

Fossil of two human skulls was discovered from the Lingjing site in Eastern China. Zhan-Yang Li and his team found that those skulls are more than 100,000 years old and they have some similarities with both modern and Extinct human species.