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Why 'Super-Earth' Alien Worlds May Be Unlikely to Support Life
The rocky worlds may not bear much resemblance to Earth.
Anthropologist pushes back date of first humans hunting for meat to two million years ago
(Phys.org)—Henry Bunn, anthropologist from Wisconsin University, speaking at the annual European Society for the study of Human Evolution meeting in Bordeaux this year, has suggested that the date that humans...
When they do not all look alike: Using identity to reduce own-race bias
New research finds that that we can improve our memory of members of another race by identifying ourselves as part of the same group. Such identification could improve everything from...
Eunuchs reveal clues to old age
Korean eunuchs lived far longer than uncastrated men, a study shows.
History of Earth's oxygen studied
SEATTLE, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Microbial life may have migrated from Earth's oceans to land by 2.75 billion years ago, producing oxygen earlier than previously thought, U.S. scientists say.
In praise of … the search for Richard III | Editorial
The discovery of a skeleton, which may or may not be that of the last Plantagenet king, has put Leicester on the mapWhether or not the skeleton with the curved spine, gash...
3-d time-lapse imaging captures twisted root mechanics for first time
Using an advanced 3-D time-lapse imaging system, a group of physicists and plant biologists have discovered how certain plant roots exhibit powerful mechanical abilities while navigating their environment.
New IVF breakthrough: Chemical can trigger egg maturation
Researchers have discovered that a chemical can trigger the maturation of small eggs to healthy, mature eggs, a process that could give more women the chance of successful IVF treatment...
'Cult fiction' dates to ancient Egypt priest
A recently deciphered Egyptian papyrus from around 1,900 years ago tells a fictional story that includes drinking, singing, feasting and ritual sex, all in the name of the goddess Mut.
Feather finds hint at Neandertal art
Extinct human relatives may have gotten creative with plumage
3-D printer brings extinct mollusk to life
Scientists have created a lifelike model of a long-extinct sea creature using a 3-D printer. The oval-shaped mollusk — a type of multiplacophoran called Protobalanus spinicoronatus — crept around on...
Video: King Richard III remains found, scientists say
Archeologists in Britain say they've uncovered the remains of long-lost royalty, King Richard III. Mark Phillips reports.
Podcast: Have science museums had their day?
The Science Museum in London is a treasure house of wonderful technological artefacts such as Stephenson's Rocket and Apollo 10. But are its glory days numbered in the new era of quantum mechanics,...
Golden eagle 'was killed by trap'
A golden eagle suffered a lingering death after its legs were broken by a trap, RSPB Scotland says.
Space-y Tales: The 5 Strangest Meteorites
Here are the tales behind some of the bits of space going up for sale in Manhattan
Neolithic Dentistry In 4,500 B.C.
Dentistry has been around for almost long as people have had teeth go bad but evidence for dentistry is another matter entirely. We don't pull off an arm when it...
Wildflowers thrive in hay meadows
Wildflowers in Cumbria's hay meadows are "thriving", thanks to a restoration project by volunteers.
New to Nature No 85: Protoanguilla palau
An eel-like fish from the Pacific is so distinctive that it has been assigned a new genus and familyProtoanguilla palau is an odd new species of small, eel-like fish discovered from a...
Best Science Photos of the Week
Fire devils, the arrival of Autumn and some super cute creature pics, Science brought us some great shots this week.
Bronx Zoo: Tiger that mauled man "did nothing wrong"
Male Siberian tiger that attacked man who jumped into enclosure will not be euthanized; Intruder in stable condition
King Gillette Ranch in Malibu
Among the newest Southern California parks, this Santa Monica Mountains facility in Malibu is a step back in time to the Southland's golden age.
Try This: The wood chop with leg swing
Whittle your waist with this move, which uses the arms and legs as levers to up the abdominal burn and strengthen your back. Amy Dixon, personal trainer and head of...
The New Definition of the American Dream
The siren call of the American dream may not be as powerful as it once was, but we are still a nation of believers. However, the definition of 'The American...
50-million-year-old redwood chunk found
A search for diamonds in Canada's far north turned up a rare fossil — a chunk of a redwood sealed in volcanic rock more than 50 million years ago.
Plantwatch: This autumn likely to provide a brilliant display of colours
After the washout summer, this month's sunshine over much of the country has given flowers a new lease of life. Ivy is coming into bloom and, along with buddleia and other flowers...
The tale of Benny and Jenny
Jane Mecom, Benjamin Franklin’s younger sister and closest confidante, died in 1794. Jill Lepore is writing a book to bring her back. The Harvard historian has spent years, off and on, researching the...
Colorado's Chimney Rock Declared National Monument
Area is home to ruins of ancient Pueblo people.
Why is science important?
Alom Shaha set up a website and invited people to contribute answers to a question every science teacher (and scientist) must answer: what's the point?Alom Shaha