The “epigenetic clock” may gauge life expectancy and aging in dogs, according to an article in Science. By observing chemical changes in canine DNA, scientists can estimate dogs’ relative ages to ours—and maybe even how long they have left. Genes may be part of why we don’t live forever. […]
An ongoing study of babies suggests their native tongues affect their crying sounds, The New York Times reported. Initial findings comparing French and German babies in 2009 have expanded to a worldwide project today. Here’s why it’s possible. […]
Potted plants don’t actually improve the quality of indoor air, according to a new study published in “Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology.” Keeping houseplants has long been believed to provide many benefits, but improving air quality no longer appears to be one of them. However, there are still good reasons to keep plants in the house. […]
According to Sweden’s Uppsala University, new evidence points to polar dinosaurs who were feathered and “fluffy.” The feathers were collected from Australian fossils of dinosaurs that once lived near the South Pole. Dinosaur evolution is complex and nuanced. […]
NASA’s spacecraft “Voyager 2” has sent back data from beyond the solar system, according to a statement released last week. The unmanned “Voyager 2” is only the second spacecraft to travel beyond the heliosphere. How did it send data 11 billion miles? […]
Scientists have used new technology for humans to communicate via thought, a study claims. The study, published in the scientific journal “Scientific Reports,” said subjects worked successfully to play a Tetris-like game between two rooms. This “Internet of Brains” raises fresh concerns about spying on thoughts. […]
Scientists have trained rats to drive little cars to find food, The University of Richmond reported. Not only are the rats capable of operating the miniature vehicles, but they also seem to enjoy it. Rodents’ abilities to learn may be greater than previously thought. […]
Sentient human brain tissue has been developed in labs, risking ethical breaches, The Guardian reported. Neuroscience has advanced by leaps and bounds in the last several decades, leaving scientists asking: Where do morals and cloning overlap? […]
A newly discovered fungus-like organism was shown at a Paris zoo Wednesday, Reuters reported. The creature behaves like an animal though it appears to be a fungus. Fungi are often cause for health concerns, great and small. […]
The first all-female spacewalk occurred on Friday, three days earlier than planned. The operation, which involved replacing a failed power controller, was originally scheduled for Monday. The occasion is a microcosm for women in history. […]
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