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Blue fibers found in teeth of ancient Mayans suggest sacrificial victims were gagged before being killed
A trio of researchers, two with California State University, Los Angeles, the other with the PaleoResearch…
Data suggests there are rippled structures at the boundary of the solar system
A team of researchers with members from Princeton University, the University of Texas at San Antonio,…
The vulnerability of Thai surrogate mothers in a global market
A new dissertation on surrogacy highlights Thai women’s experiences of having acted as surrogate mothers. The…
Through thick and thin: X-rays track the behavior of soft materials
With a powerful X-ray beam technique, researchers explore what makes soft materials such as toothpaste and…
Single-celled organism uses internal 'computer' to walk
Most animals require brains to run, jump or hop. The single-celled protozoan Euplotes eurystomus, however, achieves…
Don't mess with meiosis: Study suggests how reproductive health influences overall health and aging
New research in an animal model of aging suggests a possible mechanism for why people with…
Dormancy in malarial mosquitoes may offer new ways to fight disease
Mosquitoes can extend their lives by months by halting their growth and reproduction, allowing them to…
Artificial intelligence not trusted for financial advice
We trust Siri to give us directions, are happy to use a self-checkout at the supermarket,…
Maps of the past may shed light on our climate future
About 56 million years ago, volcanoes quickly dumped massive amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere,…