Three new species of zoantharians described from coral reefs across the Indo-Pacific

Three new species of zoantharians -- relatives of the better-known hard corals and sea anemones -…

Is Arctic warming influencing the UK’s extreme weather?

Severe snowy weather in winter or extreme rains in summer in the UK might be influenced…

Redefining knowledge of elderly people throughout history

An archaeologist is set to redefine what we know about elderly people in cultures throughout history,…

Cancer mortality in the US continues decades-long drop

The cancer death rate dropped 1.7 percent from 2014 to 2015, continuing a drop that began…

Loophole in chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment

Medical researchers have determined that a drug approved to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) may be…

When is the right time to start infants on solid foods?

The first study of a nationally representative group of US infants reports that more than half…

Stressed out? Try smelling your partner’s shirt

The scent of a romantic partner can help lower stress levels, new psychology research have found.…

Did ancient irrigation technology travel Silk Road?

Using satellite imaging and drone reconnaissance, archaeologists have discovered an ancient irrigation system that allowed a…

For bonobos, it pays to have powerful allies

Never trust anyone who is rude to a waiter, advice columnists say. For most people, acting…

For bonobos, it pays to have powerful allies

Never trust anyone who is rude to a waiter, advice columnists say. For most people, acting…