2,500-year-old ‘primitive prosthetic’ found on jaw of mummified Scythian woman who survived complex jaw surgery
Researchers used CT scans to peer inside a partially mummified skull and discovered the woman survived jaw surgery 2,500 years ago.
The biggest trees in the Peruvian Amazon store the most carbon — and they also face the greatest threat from humans
The Amazon’s biggest trees store disproportionately more carbon than smaller trees do, new study finds. But in the Peruvian Amazon, large trees are currently prioritized
Supercomputers simulated the orbits of 1 million satellites between Earth and the moon — and less than 10% survived
Researchers used a pair of powerful supercomputers to simulate the potential trajectories of 1 million satellites in a cislunar orbit between Earth and the moon.
Woman accused of using ChatGPT to plan drug murders
The 21-year-old woman is accused by authorities in South Korea of secretly administering drinks containing drugs to three men in their 20s.
Samba school that praised Brazil’s Lula at Rio Carnival relegated
See the floats from the famous festival as the city’s top samba schools compete for first prize.
Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says
Investigators call the recruitment a well-organised trafficking ring involving immigration staff and security agencies.
Giant robot tribute to Brazil’s President Lula comes last in carnival competition
Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil’s President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.
Second pregnancy leaves distinct and lasting changes in the maternal brain
Researchers at Amsterdam UMC have discovered that a second pregnancy alters the female brain. Previous research from the same group had already demonstrated the impact
Loose clothing sensors enhance clinical movement tracking
Loose-fitting e-textiles may offer superior motion tracking capabilities, enhancing recognition accuracy and prediction over conventional rigid sensors.
Study reveals coffee triggers distinct cytokine responses compared with pure caffeine
A randomized crossover pilot study in healthy adults found that coffee and isolated caffeine produce distinct short-term immune responses despite equivalent caffeine doses. The results
New cellular discovery shows promise for treating painful lymphedema
A newly discovered cellular mechanism shows promise for treating painful lymphedema.
Does Ginkgo biloba help dementia? New review examines the evidence
A major Cochrane review examines whether a widely used herbal supplement truly supports cognitive function, revealing modest dementia benefits but limited evidence for prevention or
Radio 1’s Life Hacks: Mental Health Special
Greg James and a panel of guests sensitively discuss male mental health and suicide.