Scientists analyzed “Neanderthal” human remains and discovered it doesn’t fit into any known species classification. Uncovered in China in 1958, the 300,000-year-old fossil included a skull and a few facial bones. Despite the specimen being incomplete, researchers realized its features don’t fit perfectly into any primate catagory such as Neanderthals and Denisovans. The skull also...
Scientists achieved remarkable progress in HIV gene editing research using CRISPR technology to eliminate viral DNA from infected cells. With current HIV medicines only inhibiting the virus, this therapy aims to eradicate the virus from the body entirely. The University of Amsterdam team successfully demonstrated proof-of-concept results, while Excision BioTherapeutics advanced to human clinical trials...
Case studies are detailed reports of a particular person or situation for further analysis. Although no scientific conclusions can be made from one anecdote, these reports can indicate areas in need of further research. They also record fascinating and sometimes terrifying incidences. One case study from 2018 presented a situation where a man woke up...
You are shampooing your hair, and while you are lathering your locks, you come across a bump on your scalp. You might be filled with dread or panic, but skin conditions are more common than you think. While scalp bumps may be a symptom of several different health conditions, they usually do not raise cause...
Food is more than fuel. It’s a form of communication and a holder of memories, including noteworthy meals, locations, people, and conversations. Even just the aroma of a certain dish can bring feelings of excitement and nostalgia. But eating can become difficult in end-of-life care as appetites diminish, palates change, and health issues get in...
The amount of sleep we need seems to change over time. Teenagers always seem tired, no matter how much sleep they have got. When you are in your early twenties, going straight to work after a long night out is no issue at all. However, it’s quite normal to require a good night’s sleep and...
Opinion Written By: Clair Houldsworth , Guest Contributor The world is changing rapidly right now. Long standing alliances between countries have gone array, countries who traditionally don’t spend much on military are reconsidering their priorities, and news of tariffs and changing immigration policies are dominating the headlines. This is all centered around the rapid changes...
In an extraordinary breakthrough, astronomers using the James Webb Telescope detected a molecule that, at least on Earth, comes only from living organisms. This 2023 discovery, made while studying a distant exoplanet, has sparked excitement across the scientific community and renewed the search for life beyond Earth. The James Webb Telescope, known for its groundbreaking...
Electric vehicles (EVs) are often lauded as the greatest solution to global pollution, reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change. Their quiet engines, non-existent tailpipe emissions, and promise of energy sustainability have captured the interest and investments of both consumers and governments alike. However, beneath the eco-friendly marketing campaigns and government subsidies lies a darker...
The ocean floor remains one of Earth’s last great mysteries. We know more about Mars than our deep seas. Scientists get excited when they spot something strange down there. In fact, this happened in 2011. When marine biologist Christine Pergent-Martini sailed near Corsica. Her team’s sonar revealed something odd. Perfect circles dotted the Mediterranean seafloor about 400...
Not everyone responds well to existing stimulant medications, which makes finding an effective treatment for ADHD challenging. A new clinical trial, however, has shown that a drug called solriamfetol can reduce ADHD symptoms by a significant 45%. Considering that this condition affects around 15.5 million American adults, finding a treatment that is effective and safe...
Ordinarily, the immune system protects the body from foreign, illness-causing cells. However, autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s defense system begins mistakenly attacking healthy cells instead. There are over 80 types of known autoimmune diseases, and they can appear in almost every part of the body. Therefore, each disease comes with its own unique symptoms,...
