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Archaeology May 1, 2024

Recreating the face of a 75,000-year-old female from a cave where Neanderthals buried their dead

A new Netflix documentary has recreated the face of a 75,000-year-old female Neanderthal whose flattened skull was discovered and rebuilt from hundreds of bone fragments by a team of archaeologists and conservators led by ...

Cell & Microbiology May 1, 2024

Researchers discover key functions of therapeutically promising jumbo viruses

Antibiotic medicines became a popular treatment for bacterial infections in the early 20th century and emerged as a transformational tool in human health. Through the middle of the century, novel antibiotics were regularly ...

Plants & Animals May 1, 2024

Baby orangutan born at Tampa's Busch Gardens via C-section is a rare feat

Luna loved the ultrasound game. The 26-year-old orangutan at Busch Gardens would come up to the mesh screening that separates the primates from the humans that care for them and happily present her belly.

Astronomy May 1, 2024

Euclid telescope: Scientist reports on his quest to understand the nature of dark matter and dark energy

On July 1, 2023, Euclid, a unique European space telescope was launched from Cape Canaveral. The launch was undoubtedly the highlight of my career as an astronomer, but witnessing the result of years of work being put on ...

Social Sciences Apr 30, 2024

Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds

Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as "for you," suggesting, by implication, that the curated content is not just "for you" but also "about you"—a mirror reflecting ...

Biotechnology Apr 30, 2024

Engineered increase in mesophyll conductance improves photosynthetic efficiency in field trial

It is possible to engineer increased mesophyll conductance in plants according to new research from the University of Illinois. Mesophyll conductance plays a key role in photosynthesis and refers to the ease with which CO2 ...

Astronomy Apr 29, 2024

Hubble spots magnificent barred galaxy NGC 2217

The magnificent central bar of NGC 2217 (also known as AM 0619-271) shines bright in the constellation of Canis Major (The Greater Dog), in this image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Roughly 65 million light-years ...

Political science Apr 25, 2024

Philippines' counter-terrorism strategy still stalled after 7 years since the 'ISIS siege' on Marawi

Following the 2017 siege of Marawi, the Philippines' counter-terrorism efforts have faced an increasingly complex and unpredictable landscape. While authorities have claimed victory, one which garnered global media attention ...

Political science Apr 25, 2024

New 'cold war' grows ever warmer as the prospect of a nuclear arms race hots up

Champagne corks popped on December 3, 1989 as Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and US president George H.W. Bush met on the cruise ship, Maxim Gorky, off the coast of Malta to declare the end of the cold war.

Molecular & Computational biology Apr 24, 2024

Researchers uncover 'parallel universe' in tomato genetics

In a paper appearing in Science Advances, Michigan State University researchers have unraveled a surprising genetic mystery centered on sugars found in what gardeners know as "tomato tar."

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