The model minority myth hides the racist and sexist violence experienced by Asian women

Six women of Asian descent were among eight people tragically killed in a targeted shooting on…

A forgotten settlement in the Cradle of Humankind adds a note to southern African history

About 50km outside South Africa’s biggest city, Johannesburg, lies one of the most important sites in…

Genetic sleuthing reveals endangered river dolphins in Asia as different species

New genetic analysis and years of painstaking research has revealed that one of the world’s most…

Mapping policy for how the EU can reduce its impact on tropical deforestation

EU imports of products including palm oil, soybeans, and beef contribute significantly to deforestation in other…

Doubling down on headache pain

It’s not uncommon for people who experience a concussion to have moderate to severe headaches in…

Genomic secrets of organisms that thrive in extreme deep-sea

Scientists have decoded the genomes of the deep-sea clam (Archivesica marissinica) and the chemoautotrophic bacteria (Candidatus…

How will climate change affect hailstorms?

Hail severity will increase in most regions of the world while Australia and Europe are expected…

Procedures identify Barrett's esophagus patients at risk for cancer progression

A combination of esophageal brushing and extensive genetic sequencing of the sample collected can detect chromosome…

Scientists discover a new auroral feature on Jupiter

Astronomers have detected new faint aurora features, characterized by ring-like emissions, which expand rapidly over time.…

Pompeii: Ancient remains are helping scientists learn what happens to a body caught in a volcanic eruption

The recent eruptions in Iceland, vividly captured through dramatic drone footage, have drawn public attention to…