Neandertal babies were a lot like ours — but didn’t stay that way
Two studies of Neandertal remains suggest their newborns were about the same size as those of modern humans but developed faster through infancy.
Harvard scientists turn a silicon chip into a DNA writing machine
Scientists have created a silicon chip that can write dozens of DNA sequences simultaneously using electricity and water-based enzymes, offering a cleaner alternative to conventional
Kentucky family so inbred they gave birth to blue-skinned children after decades of incest
The Fugate family of Troublesome Creek, Kentucky, became known for their blue skin – a rare genetic condition called methemoglobinemia.
A gay man could become Maine’s next US senator
Former Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner officially dropped out of Maine’s race Wednesday night in response to a woman he dated credibly accusing him of
Will ice cream or chilli cool you down?
Is it better to eat spicy or cold foods during a heatwave?
What an hour in the heat did to my body
The BBC’s health and science correspondent, James Gallagher, does some tests to show you.
Ebola deaths in Congo reach 600; new cases suspected in previously unaffected area
New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in previously unaffected parts of Congo, according to the government
Unpacking allegations Trump-backed Freedom 250 misled donors, committed wire fraud
A report from Democratic staff alleges that Freedom 250 diverted donors trying to give to America250, a different, bipartisan organization.
Is Trump admin cutting down 1 (or more) DC cherry trees to make way for golf course?
The rumor spread amid plans to renovate the East Potomac Park golf course, where some of the capital’s oldest cherry trees are located.
Free Waymo rides in California? You can thank a regulatory quirk.
Robotaxi companies have thrived in California, where the good weather, enthusiasm for technology, and sophisticated labor force have supported their growth for nearly two decades.
Are these real photos from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding?
The world-renowned pop star and Kansas City Chiefs player reportedly required guests to sign nondisclosure agreements.
The newest entrant in the military’s launch competition isn’t actually a launch company
This week the US Space Force brought two more companies into the pool of bidders eligible to compete for its launch contracts—Impulse Space and Relativity
U.S. Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
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Justin Baldoni and His Wife Break Silence on Blake Lively Lawsuit
In an Instagram video, Justin Baldoni and his wife, spoke out on what they call “painful” and “untruthful” things that have been said about him