Jackdaws learn from each other about 'dangerous' humans

Jackdaws can learn from each other to identify “dangerous” humans, new research shows. Click…

Bats use private and social information as they hunt

As some of the most savvy and sophisticated predators out there, bats eavesdrop on their prey…

Light-activated metal catalyst destroys cancer cells' vital energy source

A space-age metal that formed part of the asteroid that destroyed the dinosaurs could provide a…

New CRISPR class expands genetic engineering toolbox

Biomedical engineers have used a previously unexplored CRISPR technology to accurately regulate and edit target genes…

Improved mapping of Swedish genes

People — or more specifically just Swedes — are more like chimpanzees than previously known. This…

A healthy diet may help prevent kidney disease

In an analysis of published studies, a healthy dietary pattern was associated with a 30% lower…

Sigmund Jähn, First German in Space and a Hero Back Home, Dies at 82

He spent almost eight days aboard a space station in 1978 and was hailed by East…

Improved mapping of Swedish genes from 1,000 individuals

People—or more specifically just Swedes—are more like chimpanzees than previously known. This is indicated in a…

Traditional fisherfolk help uncover ancient fish preservation methods

Fish has been a predominant and high-quality protein and oil source in the human diet since…

Traditional fisherfolk help uncover ancient fish preservation methods

Archaeologists have little insight into the methods used for the long-term processing and preservation of fish…