Category: 9. Sci-Tech
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Archaeologists find 60,000-year-old hearth that Neanderthals may have used to make tar
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Archaeologists who discovered a cave used by early humans some 60,000 years ago have made an… Continue Reading
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Study may have uncovered how life actually began on Earth
Iron sulfides, common in ancient hydrothermal vents, may have played a crucial role in creating life on Earth. These minerals could have helped form the basic molecules needed for life, new research from the Chinese Academy of Sciences… Continue Reading
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Going vegan? Opt for beans and peas over veggie burgers and plant milks, study finds
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email People who want to ditch meat and dairy would be better switching to beans and peas than… Continue Reading
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We may soon be able to get sleep’s benefits without actually sleeping
The restorative effects of sleep on the brain are well known, but what happens at the neural level remains a fascinating mystery. A groundbreaking study led by researchers from Rice University, Houston Methodist, and Weill Cornell… Continue Reading
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With salmon hats, Orca fashion goes back to the 1980s
In late October, observers off the coast of Washington State witnessed an unusual sight: orcas swimming with dead salmon perched on their heads. This behavior, first noted in 1987, has not been seen for nearly 40 years. Photographer Jim… Continue Reading
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Anti-hair loss drug linked to ‘Werewolf Syndrome’ in infants
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) modified the leaflets of medications containing minoxidil, a common treatment for androgenetic alopecia, a common form of hair loss to include warnings about the risk of excessive hair growth in infants… Continue Reading
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Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?
Amid all of these concerns, the city has been turning to drones to monitor pollution hotspots, in addition to those spraying water to suppress PM2.5. “Drones are useful for accessing areas that are hard to monitor manually, like crowded urban… Continue Reading
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Your finger length could reveal your drinking habits, scientists find
Longer ring fingers linked to higher alcohol intake, study reveals Prenatal testosterone exposure, reflected in the 2D:4D digit ratio, may influence alcohol consumption patterns. A recent study published in the American Journal of Human… Continue Reading
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Crabs can actually feel pain as scientists call for humane ways to cook shellfish
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Scientists called for humane ways to handle crabs, lobsters, and other shellfish in the… Continue Reading
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These Stem Cell Treatments Cost the Rich Thousands. Donors Get Paid $200
“If you are a student and you live on $700 as a monthly budget, $200 extra is nice,” says Bernow. “If you work 10 hours for me, I don’t mind paying $200. They should be paid more, but we’re not allowed to do that, and we adhere to all… Continue Reading
