Mysterious Species of Marine Bacteria Discovered Deep in The Ocean
In sediment samples from deep within the ocean, scientists have identified a mysterious and unique new species of marine bacteria that advances our understanding of…
Breakthrough Drug Trial in Mice Reverses Obesity Without Affecting Appetite
Phase 1 clinical trials are showing promising signs for a new drug that successfully reduced weight and fat mass in obese mice on a high-fat…
This Approved MS Drug Could Treat Alzheimer’s, Scientists Say
An oral medication approved to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) could also put the brakes on inflammation thought to play a role in the development of…
India’s IITs Are a Golden Ticket With a Dark Side
A place at an Indian Institute of Technology is a golden ticket. There are 23 IITs across India, the country’s most elite technology training institutions:…
Sacred Burial Site Discovered in Peru Predates The Inca Empire
A team of Peruvian and Japanese archaeologists has unearthed a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in northern Peru dedicated to ancestor worship, with burial chambers, human remains…
Rarely Glimpsed Shark That Lives For Centuries Unexpectedly Surfaces in Caribbean
Biologists were stunned to find a mysterious cold-water shark thousands of miles away from its natural habitat, according to a recent marine study. A Greenland…
Mysterious Skull Challenges Theory of Where Human Ancestors Evolved
The discovery of an ancient ape skull may challenge the long-held belief that the ancestors of apes and humans came from Africa, a controversial new…
Dog Brains Reveal a Special Affinity With Female Voices
They say a dog is a man’s best friend, but a new study has found that our pet canines may be more sensitive to the…
Scientists Discover Amazing Practical Use For Leftover Coffee Grounds
We could be producing concrete that’s 30 percent stronger by processing and adding charred coffee grounds to the mix, researchers in Australia have discovered. Their…
Smash Mouth’s Steve Harwell Reportedly Enters Hospice
In a heartbreaking headline, TMZ reported on Sunday afternoon (Sept. 3) that Smash Mouth founding member and original frontman Steve Harwell is on his deathbed with “only…