The world's oldest known glue was made by Neanderthals. But how did they make it 200,000…
Month: August 2017
Israeli gene-crunching firm aims to cut data down to size
The human genome has been mapped, but the genomes of most humans have not – at…
381 new species discovered in the Amazon
A new WWF and Mamirauá Institute for Sustainable Development report, released on 30 August, reveals that…
How are antimicrobials used around the world in food-producing animals?
A new study led by academics at the Bristol Veterinary School has reviewed the literature on…
Apes’ abilities misunderstood by decades of poor science
Hundreds of scientific studies over two decades have told us that apes are clever -- just…
Mass production of biodegradable plastic
Introducing a simple step to the production of plant-derived, biodegradable plastic could improve its properties while…
Love your beauty rest? You can thank these brain cells
Researchers report the unexpected presence of a type of neuron in the brains of mice that…
Turning heat energy into a viable fuel source
A new device could one day turn the heat generated by a wide array of electronics…
Perfect mannequins a turnoff for some consumers
Mannequins' long legs, tiny waistlines and perfect busts can sour some shoppers on the products they're…
Robot learns to follow orders like Alexa
Computer scientists have developed an Alexa-like system that allows robots to understand a wide range of…