Embryos appear to reverse their biological clock early in development
As people age, so do all of our cells, which accumulate damage over time. But why our offspring don’t inherit those changes — effectively...
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‘Dragon Man’ skull may help oust Neandertals as our closest ancient relative
A fossil skull nicknamed “Dragon Man” has surfaced in China under mysterious circumstances, with big news for Neandertals. Dragon Man belonged to a previously...
Dark matter may slow the rotation of the Milky Way’s central bar of stars
Dark matter can be a real drag. The pull of that unidentified, invisible matter in the Milky Way may be slowing down the rotating...
How a gecko named Mr. Frosty could help shed new light on skin cancer
A gecko named Mr. Frosty and his kin have helped scientists uncover the genetic glitch that gives these lizards their standout color — and...
Israeli fossil finds reveal a new hominid group, Nesher Ramla Homo
Excavations in an Israeli sinkhole have unveiled a previously unknown Stone Age hominid group that contributed to the evolution of the human genus, Homo....
For some dinosaurs, the Arctic may have been a great place to raise a family
Dinosaurs didn’t just summer in the high Arctic; they may have lived there year-round, new fossil evidence suggests. Hundreds of bones and teeth found...
The benefits of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines outweigh the risk of rare heart inflammation
U.S. health officials will add a warning that the mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 could possibly cause rare cases of heart inflammation. The largest-yet review...
Chinese mountain cats swap DNA with domestic cats, but aren’t their ancestors
Wild Chinese mountain cats aren’t the ancestors of domestic cats, but the two types of felines still swap genes. The wildcats’ DNA is inscribed...
How relocating musicians can reduce COVID-19 risk at concerts
When the Utah Symphony performed this spring, its arrangements struck a new note. The percussion instruments, harp and piano had moved from the back...
Any aliens orbiting these 2,000 stars could spot Earth crossing the sun
Astronomers look for distant planets by watching for the shadow the worlds cast when passing between their star and Earth. If any aliens are...
Newborn screening for cancer risk could save lives. Should it be done? 
World marks second warmest July on record 
Ebola deaths top 2,000 as scientists race to develop vaccine 
South Sudan: UN mission decries deadly attacks, works to calm tensions after ‘nothing but devastation’