A major new study led by Yale University is helping to fill a long-standing gap in genetics research by providing one of the most comprehensive examinations to date of human genetic diversity in Oceania. Although the South Pacific is home to an exceptionally diverse population, people in the region have historically been underrepresented in large …
Millions of years before dinosaurs appeared and long before vertebrates walked the land, millipedes were already thriving on the Earth’s surface. These humble decomposers played important roles in some of the planet’s earliest terrestrial ecosystems. Yet despite their remarkable history, key questions about their evolution remain unanswered. Now, an international team led by Virginia Tech …
To our human eyes, a mouse’s furred face doesn’t betray much emotion. But if you watch the body language of a mouse who’s reunited with one of her sisters after five days in a cage alone, you might suspect you know what she’s feeling. The formerly isolated mouse chatters in squeaks too high for a …
Scientists studying ancient microscopic fossils from Brazil have discovered that structures once thought to be traces left by small animals were actually formed by communities of microscopic bacteria and algae. The findings challenge previous ideas about when small animals first appeared on Earth and suggest that oxygen levels in ancient oceans may have still been …
NASAThe X-59, an experimental supersonic aircraft developed in partnership with Lockheed Martin, has broken the sound barrier for the first time. The test represents an important step toward “quiet supersonic” flight, with a vehicle exceeding Mach 1 – speed of sound – with a small rumble instead of a deafening crash. On June 5, test …
More than 3 million years ago, the famous early human ancestor Lucy and her relatives shared the landscape of East Africa with a formidable hunter. Hiding in rivers and lakes, a giant crocodile with a distinctive hump on its snout was probably one of the biggest threats to these ancient hominins. Now, a team led …
Researchers observed wounds and fractures on the woman’s skull. York, England—Cuts found inside the skull of an Iron Age woman suggest that her brain may have been cut out before burial, according to a cnn Report. The woman’s remains were found in 2000 along with the remains of a teenage boy at the bottom of …
Hemispherical bowl of black polished ware with engraved decoration Nicosia, Cyprus-cyprus mail An ancient ceramic vessel has reportedly been retrieved from an online auction and returned to Cyprus after a year-long investigation. Cypriot authorities monitoring online activity determined that the vase was in the hands of a collector in Canada, who eventually agreed to send …
The United States successfully eliminated measles decades ago by taking measures to ensure the virus stopped spreading consistently within the country — but now, it’s likely that measles is back. Toward the end of 2025, experts cautioned that the U.S. could lose its “measles elimination status” within months as various outbreaks raged across the country. …
BUFFALO, New York—A new study shows that indigenous Andean people in Peru have more copies of the gene for the saliva-based digestive enzyme amylase than any other population in the world. biology Report. Amylase breaks down complex starches into simpler sugars, making the starch easier to digest. Omar Gokkumen of the University at Buffalo and …