Early humans adapted to extreme habitats. Researchers say it set the stage for global migration
Humans are the only animal that lives in virtually every possible environment, from rainforests to deserts to tundra.
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Teenagers who report addictive use of screens at greater risk of suicidal behaviour, study shows
Experts find link between compulsive use of social media, phones and video games and mental health problemsTeenagers who show signs of being addicted to social media, mobile phones or video games are at greater risk of suicidal behaviour and emotional …
This Australian moth uses the stars as a compass to travel hundreds of miles
A new study finds an Australian moth follows the stars during its yearly migration, using the night sky as a guiding compass.
Astronomers create a dazzling, elaborate map of nearby galaxy in thousands of colors
Astronomers have revealed a nearby spiral galaxy in all its brilliant glory, shining in thousands of colors.
Female baboons with strong relationship to fathers found to live longer
Study suggests role of male parents may be under-appreciated in some primate speciesIf male baboons were subject to the same kind of cultural commentary as humans, the phrase “deadbeat dads” might be called for, such is the primate’s relatively limited…
Microbe With Bizarrely Tiny Genome May Be Evolving Into a Virus
sciencehabit shares a report from Science.org: The newly discovered microbe provisionally known as Sukunaarchaeum isn’t a virus. But like viruses, it seemingly has one purpose: to make more of itself. As far as scientists can tell from its genome — th…
Your Brain Has a Hidden Beat — and Smarter Minds Sync To It
alternative_right shares a report from ScienceDaily: When the brain is under pressure, certain neural signals begin to move in sync — much like a well-rehearsed orchestra. A new study from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is the first to show…
UK-wide drug trial hailed as a ‘milestone’ in leukaemia treatment
Combination of two targeted drugs found to produce better outcomes and was more tolerable than chemotherapyA groundbreaking UK-wide trial has found a chemotherapy-free approach to treating leukaemia that may lead to better outcomes for some patients, w…
World’s First 2D, Atom-Thin Non-Silicon Computer Developed
In a world first, a research team used 2D materials — only an atom thick — to develop a computer. The team (led by researchers at Pennsylvania State University) says it’s a major step toward thinner, faster and more energy-efficient electro…
Astronaut missions postponed amid concerns about leaks at International Space Station
Chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary’s first astronauts in decades delayed indefinitelyA chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary’s first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the Inte…