‘Backward’ brain of ancient sea creature hints spider ancestors evolved in the ocean
The tiny ‘backward’ brain of an ancient sea creature hints that spider ancestors might have gotten their start in the ocean.
Male birth control pill passes early safety test, with more trials underway
An experimental birth control pill for males works by blocking sperm production, and it just passed its first safety test in humans.
Aging skin buckles under pressure leading to wrinkles
Aging skin stretches, contracts and buckles under pressure – and that’s how wrinkles form, according to new experimental evidence from scientists at Binghamton University, State
Restricted diet triggers drop in microbial diversity without convergence
According to a recent exploratory study published in eGastroenterology, the answer is more complex than expected. Researchers from KU Leuven and collaborating institutions conducted a
Blocking PTP1B protects the heart from obesity-induced damage
A groundbreaking new study led by researchers at the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) has identified a promising molecular target to protect the heart against
Covid-19 pandemic linked to accelerated brain aging
A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that the Covid-19 pandemic may have accelerated people’s brain health, even if
New insights reveal how the immune system fights intestinal parasites
New research from the University of Pittsburgh reveals how the immune system defends against intestinal parasitic worms, or helminths, one of the most common infections
Drug traffickers take control of health centers in some areas of Mexico
Organized crime is affecting hospitals in some Mexican states, even taking over operating rooms and emergency rooms and forcing doctors and personnel to treat the
Never say die: Ozzy Osbourne’s life in photos
Heavy metal “Prince of Darkness.” Hard-living showman. Lovable reality TV dad. Osbourne’s life was a rock ‘n’ roll roller coaster.
Ozzy Osbourne dies, weeks after farewell show
The star, who helped to invent heavy metal, died surrounded by his family, at the age of 76.
‘They shot patients in beds’ – BBC hears claims of massacre at Suweida hospital
The BBC visits Suweida’s National Hospital where staff claim patients were killed by Syrian government forces.
Wild life of Ozzy Osbourne, rock’s ‘prince of darkness’
The singer helped invent both heavy metal and the image of the wild rock star, before unlikely reality TV fame.
BBC sees fragile ceasefire holding in Syria’s battle-scarred Suweida province
Sectarian clashes between Druze fighters and Bedouin militia began in the southern Syrian province about 10 days ago.
Screen addiction affects teens’ mental health. How to spot it, and help
Banning screens is often not an option. So Science News spoke with experts studying screen use and addiction in teens to help families navigate this