A single elephant bone discovered in Spain provides the first physical evidence that Hannibal really did lead war elephants over the Alps during the Second Punic War, challenging centuries of historical debate.
Significant funding cuts to particle physics, astronomy, and nuclear physics grants in the UK are driving early career researchers overseas, with experts warning of a catastrophic loss of talent and innovation.
Archaeologists in Turkey have found the first physical evidence that ancient Romans used human excrement to treat ailments, analysing a 2,000-year-old glass vial containing faecal biomarkers and thyme.
Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart explains how focusing on someone's left eye during conversation can trigger primal bonding mechanisms and create deeper emotional connections.
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Researchers have successfully recreated perfumes used in ancient Egyptian mummification, offering new insights into historical rituals and medicine through advanced VOC analysis.
A new study reveals that menstrual blood collected via a sanitary pad strip can detect HPV with high accuracy, potentially providing a non-invasive, convenient home alternative to traditional cervical screening methods.
Archaeologist Steve Dickinson claims a hill on the west Cumbrian coast may be the long-sought burial mound of Ivarr the Boneless, a formidable ninth-century Viking leader who led the Great Heathen Army.
Archaeologists have revived 3,500-year-old fragrances used in Egyptian mummification, creating scented cards and stations for multisensory museum displays in Germany and Denmark.
Scientists explore why humans uniquely have chins and why primate testicle sizes vary, using convergent evolution to test theories but leaving some questions unanswered.
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A major Oxford University review finds most reported statin side effects are not directly caused by the drugs, urging updated patient information to address widespread confusion.
New York researchers have discovered a promising drug that slows memory loss and improves learning in mice by clearing harmful amyloid beta plaques in the brain, offering hope for future Alzheimer's treatments.
Researchers at USC's Keck Medicine have developed a novel stem cell therapy that could slow Parkinson's progression by restoring dopamine production in the brain.
A groundbreaking experiment with Kanzi the bonobo suggests apes may share the human capacity for imagination, challenging long-held beliefs about cognitive uniqueness.
Research reveals newborns can detect and predict rhythmic patterns in music, suggesting rhythm is part of our biological toolkit while melody develops after birth.
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Groundbreaking research reveals a captive bonobo named Kanzi could distinguish between real and imaginary objects, suggesting apes may share imaginative capacities with humans.
Groundbreaking research reveals newborns as young as two days old can predict rhythmic patterns, suggesting rhythm is innate while melody develops later through exposure.
Experts warn that human reproduction in space has shifted from science fiction to practical concern, requiring urgent international collaboration and ethical guidelines.
A University of Cambridge study reveals humans rank below beavers and other mammals in monogamy rates, sparking debate about modern relationship trends.
New research from South Korea shows women have a clear preference for men with facial features similar to their own, while men favour dissimilarity in partners.
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Scientists in Japan have developed a compound called Mic-628 that can reset the body's circadian rhythm, potentially reducing jet lag recovery time from seven days to four in mice.
Advanced CT scans of 2,000-year-old Egyptian mummies reveal back pain and dental issues, showing conditions still common today, with findings to be displayed at the California Science Centre.
Chinese research suggests testing menstrual blood for HPV could match smear test accuracy, offering a less invasive option to boost cervical screening uptake.
CT scans of 2,000-year-old Egyptian mummies reveal spinal degeneration and dental problems, offering unprecedented insight into ancient health conditions that parallel contemporary medical issues.
New research suggests testing menstrual blood for HPV could provide a non-invasive alternative to traditional cervical screening, potentially increasing accessibility for women.
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Groundbreaking Swedish research tracking 2.7 million people suggests autism diagnosis rates become nearly equal between men and women by age 20, challenging long-held assumptions about gender disparities.
A tribute to Professor Lelia Duley, whose groundbreaking work in maternal health and clinical trials saved countless lives globally. Her obituary highlights her dedication to evidence-based medicine.
UK researchers are developing a revolutionary finger-prick blood test for Alzheimer's that could enable early detection from home, overcoming limitations of current diagnostic methods.
Scientists explore why humans have unique features like chins and varying testicle sizes, using evolutionary biology and convergent patterns to uncover answers.
A new study reveals why statins cause muscle pain in some users, linking it to calcium leaks in muscle cells, while highlighting the nocebo effect's role.
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Cambridge University students have discovered a gruesome 9th-century burial pit containing decapitated and mutilated bodies, possibly victims of execution or battle.
