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King Tut's Tough Life
The Journal of the American Medical Association doesn’t usually report autopsy results. But they make an exception this week: for King Tut. The study of the boy king involved DNA...
Ancient Meteorite May Be Older than Sun
Researchers say Murchison Meteorite Offering Chemistry of Ancient Solar System
E-books need a common language
I never need to worry about whether I can read a book. As long as a book's a book, that is -- printed on paper, in English. I know I...
Tut's ills won't kill fascination, historians say
(AP) -- It turns out Egypt's beloved boy-king wasn't so golden after all - or much of a wild and crazy guy, for that matter. But will research showing...
The putative skull of St. Bridget can be questioned
The putative skull of Saint Bridget (Birgitta) of Sweden that has been kept in a shrine in Vadstena Abbey is probably not authentic. A new study conducted at Uppsala University...
Oddly Angled Teeth Make Masiakasaurus Stick Out
It had a long neck and tail, walked on two feet, and weighed about as much as a German shepherd. But the most unique feature of the newly discovered Masiakasaurus...
Twins Study Looks at Genetic Influences on Thinking
(PhysOrg.com) -- A groundbreaking study by UT Dallas` Center for Vital Longevity is focusing on twins in an effort to answer some long-debated questions about the rival influences of nature...
Tutankhamen's Familial DNA Tells Tale of Boy Pharaoh's Disease and Incest
Despite his brief nine-year reign, Tutankhamen is probably the most famous pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Because his tomb had not been robbed at the time of its discovery...
Ancient copper workshop big find in Ill.
COLLINSVILLE, Ill., Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Archaeology professors have discovered in Illinois what they said appears to be a coppersmiths' workshop from the American Stone Age.
King Tut's death explained?
Experts question claims that malaria and osteonecrosis contributed to Pharaoh's decline.
Study: Fog declines along California coast
BERKELEY, Calif., Feb. 16 (UPI) -- A University of California-Berkeley study suggests foggy conditions have declined during the past century along California's redwood coast.
Untethered cows may produce less milk
OSLO, Norway, Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Norwegian scientists say they've determined so-called "free-stall" untethered cows in small herds produce less milk than cows tied to their stalls.
Underdog-high status competition studied
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say a group or team will work harder when competing against a group with lower status than when pitted against a...
Study May Solve Mystery Of Arthropod Origins
Biologists have struggled for many years to comprehend the relationships among the major groups of arthropods. Now, a team of researchers has completed new analysis of the evolutionary relationships among...
Guinea pigs could provide food for war-torn Congo, scientists say
Rodents – newly found in eastern provinces and popular in South America – are easy to keep and conceal from lootersThis is one experiment where the guinea pigs are just that: guinea...
On Crete, New Evidence Of Very Ancient Mariners
Archaeologists said stone tools discovered on the Greek island of Crete were strong evidence for rethinking the maritime capabilities of early humans.
Researchers Characterize Mosquito Genes To Learn How Insects Defend Against Parasite That Causes Malaria
(PhysOrg.com) -- By unraveling the mysteries that exist within the molecular composition of mosquitoes, a team of Kansas State University researchers is trying to discover how the insects survive a...
This King-Size Frog Hopped With Dinosaurs
The reconstructed Beelzebufo ampinga, which means “armored devil toad,” is on display at Stony Brook University Medical Center on Long Island.
With silver, US ends shutout in Nordic combined
WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) -- Johnny Spillane refused to get bummed out over losing the gold medal to strong French sprinter Jason Lamy Chappuis by just...
Israel discovers large ancient wine press
(AP) -- Israeli archaeologists said Monday that they've discovered an unusually shaped 1,400-year-old wine press that was exceptionally large and advanced for its time.
Suspended animation coming to life: researcher
A gas proven deadly in chemical weapons could one day be used to put people into life-saving suspended animation.
Male college students also victims of violence at girlfriends' hands
Thinking about a typical victim of college dating violence, you're probably imagining her, not him...
Valentines in Ancient Rome Were All About Pain
While Valentines today tend to stress caring and warmth, love letters from ancient Rome often highlighted the wrenching, painful side of romance, historians say.
A wives tale
(PhysOrg.com) -- Women members of ancient religious sect in India balance traditional subservience to husbands with equal commitment to nonviolence.
4 Myths of Online Dating Photos Revealed
Online dating success requires the perfect photo. But a new study reveals myths you’ll want to know before you post your pic.
Forensic Expert Brings New Dimension To Historic Photos
(PhysOrg.com) -- A mystery surrounding a Derbyshire Victorian photographer has been solved - thanks to the University of Derby and a local historian. ...
Valentine's Day dating tips: How to get past first base
In a Valentine's special, Carole Jahme explains how to employ evolutionary psychology to secure that all important second dateWhat am I doing wrong?From Ian, aged 40Dear Carole, I am a fan of your...
'Crabzilla' claws its way into the Birmingham Sea Life Centre
A Japanese spider crab, thought to be the biggest ever to go on show in the UK, arrives at Birmingham Sea Life Centre.