Britain’s greatest ancient massacre may have involved cannibalism
A 4,000-year-old murder mystery began with a massacre in what is now southwest England. Then came dismemberment, possibly accompanied by […]
Cancer screening and smoking cessation have saved nearly 6 million lives
Nearly 6 million deaths from five common cancers could be avoided through prevention, early detection and better treatments, a new
Humans have associated emotions with the same body parts for 3,000 years
Have you ever felt like there was a pit in your stomach? What about a heartbeat? It turns out that
The 2024 eclipse provided a rare view of the sun. Here’s a look at the early data
WASHINGTON, DC — Scientists threw everything they had into the sky during the solar eclipse that engulfed much of the
NASA’s Perseverance rover found a new possible environment for Martian life
WASHINGTON DC – The Perseverance rover on Mars may have encountered the oldest rocks humans have ever seen and, possibly,
These are the viruses that defined the year 2024
From mpox to bird flu and beyond, multiple outbreaks of infectious diseases flared up around the world this year. Dengue
Earth’s inner core can change shape
WASHINGTON, DC – Earth’s inner core, a solid metal ball spinning inside the molten outer core, may be slowing down
US hospitals continue to close labor and delivery services
Increasingly, people giving birth cannot count on their nearest hospital to have the specialist health care they need. The researchers
Some countries have eliminated malaria, but cases are increasing elsewhere
The world has made progress towards eliminating malaria, with 44 countries and one territory (La Réunion) certified as malaria-free. Egypt,
During an allergic reaction, some immune cells attack others
Some immune cells stab their cellular partners during allergic reactions. Mast cells, the immune system’s security patrols, can trigger allergic