Dwarfs under dinosaur legs: 99-million-year-old millipede discovered in Burmese amber

An 8.2-millimeter fossil millipede was discovered in Burmese amber. Having used new-age 3D X-ray microscopy, a…

The quiet loss of knowledge threatens indigenous communities

Most of the knowledge that indigenous communities in South America have about plants is not written…

Medical costs create hardships for more than half of Americans

A new study finds more than half of people in the US report problems with affordability,…

Why you love coffee and beer

Why do you swig bitter, dark roast coffee while your coworker guzzles sweet cola? Scientists searched…

Researchers ready B cells for novel cell therapy

Scientists are paving the way to use gene-edited B cells -- a type of white blood…

Bats evolved diverse skull shapes due to echolocation, diet

Scientists have discovered that two major forces have shaped bat skulls over their evolutionary history: echolocation…

Children and teens who drink low-calorie sweetened beverages do not save calories

US children and teens who consumed low-calorie or zero-calorie sweetened beverages took in about 200 extra…

Snoring causes injuries and prevention of healing in the upper airways

The recurrent vibrations caused by snoring can lead to injuries in the upper airways of people…

Tumor cells’ drug addiction may be their downfall

New research shows how cancer cells' acquired-resistance to anti-cancer drugs proves fatal once the treatment compound…

Birds use social cues to make decisions

A new study suggests that some birds prioritize social information over visual evidence when making breeding…