Neanderthals commonly suffered from 'swimmer's ear'

Abnormal bony growths in the ear canal were surprisingly common in Neanderthals, according to a new…

Genes linked to Alzheimer's risk, resilience ID'd

Scientists have identified a pair of genes that influence risk for both late-onset and early-onset Alzheimer’s…

Nanoparticle therapy targets lymph node metastases

Metastasis, in which cancer cells break free from the primary tumor and form tumors at other…

A miniature stretchable pump for the next generation of soft robots

Scientists have developed a tiny pump that could play a big role in the development of…

A massive collision may have made Jupiter's core so weird

A few years ago we learned Jupiter’s core is much messier than expected. Now simulations suggest…

What if there was no big bang and we live in an ever-cycling universe?

There is no good evidence that our universe even had a beginning, a startling proposition that…

Mars 2020 rover cameras get eye exams to hunt life on the Red Planet

This Mars 2020 rover camera could be key to finding life on Mars and learning more…

Scientists find powerful potential weapon to overcome antibiotic resistance

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are a major cause of serious infections that often persist despite antibiotic treatment,…

Amateur investors fail to diversify and are better off choosing stocks at random

A new study has found that less-experienced investors are failing to diversify — and could be…

'Catcher of the rye' method detects rye gluten proteins in foods

Gluten-free diets have been trendy for several years now, with adherents claiming that avoiding grains that…