Timing of sexual history influences partner choice across cultures
A major international study has found that when it comes to choosing a long-term partner, people across the globe consider not just how many sexual
Vagus nerve stimulation enhances the effects of compassion meditation training
Stimulating the vagus nerve with a device attached to the outer ear can help make compassion meditation training more effective at boosting people’s capacity for
‘Two-in-one’ RNA molecule can simultaneously turn off two difficult-to-target cancer-related genes
University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have developed a “two-in-one” molecule that can simultaneously turn off two notoriously difficult-to-target cancer-related genes, KRAS
New treatment approach developed to prevent lupus nephritis
At the time when patients with lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), are diagnosed, approximately 15% to 30% will already have the inflammation-caused kidney disease
New insights reveal how sugar metabolism protects neurons from degeneration
Unlike most cells in the human body, neurons-the functional cells of our nervous system-cannot typically replace themselves with healthy copies after being damaged.
Nurses punched in face at violent children’s unit
Bosses at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon have described the behaviour as “unacceptable”.
New town dentist disputes NHS ‘no need’ claim
A new surgery says its repeated offers to treat NHS patients have been turned down by officials.
Opportunities with Apes
In the early 20th century there was a lot of scientific interest in the possibility of training (or breeding) non-human primates to be workers, envisioning
South Korea dismantles its propaganda loudspeakers on the border with North Korea
In an attempt to ease tensions with the north, South Korea is dismantling propaganda loudspeakers at the border
Chabria: 37 lawsuits with one purpose: protecting the ‘California dream’ from Trump
California has spent the first $5 million of $25 million aimed at protecting the state from Tweety McTreason’s attacks. With 13 wins so far, it
Dozens feared trapped as cloudburst triggers flash floods in India
Rescue teams are reaching Dharali village in Uttarkashi district, which is believed to have borne the brunt of the floods.
Protests in China over viral school bullying case
One protester in Sichuan province said “things got bloody” after police used batons and electric prods.
Watch: Fireworks ignite as blaze hits Japanese festival launch boats
Launch barges at a fireworks festival in Japan’s city Yokohama caught fire after pyrotechnics landed on them.
Texas Republicans vote to arrest Democrats blocking plan to re-draw electoral boundaries
The Democrats facing arrest have fled to block a vote that could sway the balance of power in Washington.