Murder in the Paleolithic? Evidence of violence behind human skull remains

New analysis of the fossilized skull of an Upper Paleolithic man suggests that he died a…

11% of destroyed moist tropical forests could be restored to boost climate, environment

In a peer-reviewed report released today, researchers have identified more than 100 million hectares of lost…

Scent composition data reveal new insights into perfume success

Mathematical analysis of online perfume data shows how the unique scent combinations found in different perfumes…

Molecular thumb drives: Researchers store digital images in metabolite molecules

DNA molecules are well known as carriers of huge amounts of biological information, and there is…

Ancient DNA sheds light on the origins of the Biblical Philistines

An international team led by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human…

Mechanism of scorpion toxin inhibition of K+ channel elucidated using high-speed AFM

Agitoxin-2 (AgTx2) from scorpion venom is a potent blocker of K+ channels. Researchers have now observed…

Space debris re-entry over Florida on July 3, 2019

A Chinese CZ3 rocket body entered Earth’s atmosphere around 06:16 UTC (02:16 EDT) on July 3,…

Experiments show dramatic increase in solar cell output

Researchers have found a way to increase the output of silicon solar cells by allowing a…

‘Filters Off!’ Chasing the Total Solar Eclipse in Chile

As the shadow of the moon swept across the Atacama Desert, the 52 Places Traveler stood…

More 'reactive' land surfaces cooled the Earth down

There have been long periods of cooling in Earth’s history. Temperatures had already fallen for more…