Study: Neanderthals’ lack of drawing ability may relate to hunting techniques
Neanderthals had large brains and made complex tools but never demonstrated the ability to draw recognizable images, unlike early modern humans who created vivid...
Research: Little ‘toilet paper’ sensor detects heartbeats and blinks
University of Washington researchers used tissue paper—similar to toilet tissue—to make a new kind of wearable sensor that can detect a pulse or a...
Study: Leaky atmosphere linked to lightweight planet
The Red Planet’s low gravity and lack of magnetic field makes its outermost atmosphere an easy target to be swept away by the solar...
Research: TRAPPIST-1 exoplanets may have more water than Earth
New observations of the alien worlds in the TRAPPIST-1 system are providing even more support for the idea that one or more of these...
First modern Brits had ‘dark to black’ skin, finds new study
The first modern Briton had “dark to black” skin, groundbreaking new analysis of his 10,000-year-old remains has revealed.
The National History Museum carried out cutting-edge...
Scientists use drones to track jellyfish blooms (Video)
Scientists at UBC are now using drones to find out more about jellyfish and their impact on the aquatic environment.
In this Q&A, researchers Brian...
Viruses raining down from Earth’s atmosphere, says new study
Researchers say billions of viruses per square metre are being swept into the atmosphere before raining down on Earth.
The study marks the first time...
Sharks can inspire plane redesign, says new research
A study of shark skin has led to a new structure that could one day improve the aerodynamic performance of planes, wind turbines, and...
Researchers discover ‘the Holy Grail of dinosaurs’ in Africa
A new species of dinosaur found in Egypt’s Sahara Desert may help solve the mystery of the creatures’ evolution in Africa, scientists say.
Found in...
When is the next supermoon 2018?
SUPERMOONS are an incredible sight to behold and on January 31 sky gazers across the globe were able to witness an incredible phenomenon when...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
