An ancient Chinese skull might change how we see our human roots
Digital reconstruction of a partially crushed skull suggests new insight into Homo sapiens’ evolutionary relationship to Denisovans and Neandertals.
Is camouflage better than warning colors? For insects, it depends
The effectiveness of camouflage or warning colors for insect defense depends on conditions such as light levels and how many predators are around.
Ex-FBI director James Comey charged with making false statement and obstruction
Ex-FBI director James Comey has been charged with making a false statement and obstruction in a criminal case.
Amazon agrees $2.5bn settlement for allegedly duping customers into Prime membership
Amazon has reached a historic $2.5bn (£1.9bn) settlement with a US business watchdog over allegations it tricked customers into signing up for Prime membership.
US defence secretary summons military leaders to Virginia mystery meeting
The reason for the meeting, set for next Tuesday, remains unclear, with Trump dismissing concerns as not ‘a big deal’.
Sudan PM urges end to ‘political’ chemical weapons sanctions
Sudan’s transitional Prime Minister Kamil Idris told the 80th UNGA Sudan’s civil war has killed 150,000 people.
Palestinian Authority’s Abbas forced to deliver UNGA address via video
The Palestinian Authority’s Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly via video because the US denied him a visa.
Mapping 100 years of bacterial evolution reveals key spreaders of antibiotic resistance
The genetic culprits responsible for the spread of multidrug resistance (MDR) in bacteria have been identified by new research mapping 100 years of bacterial evolution.
Lysosomal activity in worms linked to transgenerational extension of lifespan
In the Wang Lab, it’s not unusual for worms to live for a long time. HHMI Janelia Research Campus Senior Group Leader Meng Wang and
Study explains how genetics and lifestyle combined to keep a 117-year-old healthy
Scientists conducted a multiomics study of the world’s oldest verified person (117 years), uncovering protective genetic, immune, metabolic, microbiome, and epigenetic traits that supported her
Alcohol raises dementia risk at every level of drinking, genetic study shows
Researchers using two major cohorts and Mendelian randomization found that alcohol consumption, whether light or heavy, raises the risk of dementia. Genetic evidence shows no
Organophosphate pesticide exposure linked to reduced sperm quality in healthy men
This pilot study found that urinary metabolites of organophosphate pesticides were linked to reduced sperm motility in healthy young men, though results were preliminary. Oxidative
Life-saving stem cell centre welcomes first donors
The Anthony Nolan Cell Collection Centre is the first in the UK dedicated to transplants.
Samaritans facing volunteer exodus over proposed branch closures
Opponents fear plans to close more than100 branches could put the charity’s ability to answer calls in doubt.