The Xiongnu, contemporaries of Rome and Egypt, built their nomadic empire on the Mongolian steppe 2,000…
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Tastes differ — even among North Atlantic killer whales
Killer whales (also known as orcas) are intelligent predators. While it’s known that killer whales in…
Scientists narrow down pool of potential height genes
When it comes to height, our fate is sealed along with our growth plates — cartilage…
Playing hide and seek with planets
An international team of astronomers announced the first exoplanet discovered through a combined approach of direct…
Scientists achieve promising results towards restoring vision in blindness caused by cellular degeneration in the eye
Research reveals a promising stem cell approach to correct photoreceptor cell degeneration, which underlies several forms…
Kombucha to kimchi: Which fermented foods are best for your brain?
The consumption of fermented products is on the rise, and drinks like kombucha and kefir have…
Air pollution is not just a human problem — it's also changing the gut of British bumblebees
Human activity is contributing to pollution that is affecting our health. According to WHO estimates, atmospheric…
New exoplanet discovered
Astronomers report the first exoplanet jointly discovered through direct imaging and precision astrometry, a new indirect…
A sharper look at the M87 black hole
The iconic image of the supermassive black hole at the center of M87 has gotten its…
Some people may be attracted to others over minimal similarities
We are often attracted to others with whom we share an interest, but that attraction may…