Modern Humans, Meet Your Denisovan Ancestors
Do you have Denisovan DNA? New research suggests that some present-day humans derive more of their ancestry from Denisovans than from Neanderthals.
Category: Life Sciences and Biomedicine
How Do Bees Make Honey?
How bees make honey, courtesy of Dr. Joe Hanson and PBS Digital Studios Western honey bees, or European honey bees,…
Sleepless, Lying Awake in Your Hotel? This Might Be Why
A study shows that the left brain hemisphere is more wakeful than normal when sleeping in a new place for…
Hungry Baby Bees More Resilient to Starvation as Adults
By Neha Jain @lifesciexplore When was the last time you ate an apple? We rarely think about how fruits develop;…
Are We Prepared for Climate Change Refugees?
The Syrian refugee crisis is dominating the agendas of many countries. But there’s another migration crisis on the horizon, and…
The Tyrannosaur Chronicles: The Biology of the Tyrant Dinosaurs
Tyrannosaurus was over six tons, over 40 feet long, and had feathers. The Tyrannosaur Chronicles tracks these amazing dinosaurs.
Urban Birds Smarter, Healthier than Country Cousins
As more of the world’s rural areas become urbanized, habitat loss threatens biodiversity. Researchers hoped to understand how urban birds…
Search for the Unicorn—Slightly Off-Center
In medieval times, the narwhal tusk was bought and sold as a “unicorn horn.” It is actually a very long…
Land Carbon Released During Last Deglaciation Period
Our planet has been going through glacial periods for ages. What does that mean for land carbon and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Eocene Fossils: The Mines of Messel
The Messel Pit Fossil Site near Darmstadt, Germany, was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. Where is Messel and what was found?