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A study in Evolutionary Psychological Science found that men with wider faces are perceived as more capable parents and better fighters. The article describes the experiments, expert comments, and limitations, including that perceptions may reflect evolutionary snap judgments.
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A GP columnist argues that many IBS sufferers are not being told about the low-FODMAP diet, which she says has good evidence for improving symptoms. She criticizes NHS guidance that discourages GPs from simply recommending it and calls for greater patient access.
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A scientist surveying a California creek discovered a rare Pacific mastodon tooth, possibly 50,000 to 100,000 years old. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District announced the find in San Mateo County, and it may point to more buried remains.
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A toxicologist warns that indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air and identifies cooking, scented candles, and shoes as major sources of indoor pollutants. The article outlines associated health risks and offers tips such as ventilation and choosing natural wax candles.
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Scientists mapped the full neural connections of an adult male fruit fly, and hobbyists have used the data to power experiments including a chess engine that defeated a top AI model in 11 moves. The article rounds up viral demos, from crypto trading to fighting games and blackjack.
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New research suggests ancient hunter-gatherers in Indonesia sucked betel nuts for pain relief, leaving distinctive grooves in their teeth. Experiments with artificial saliva and frog egg cells indicate the practice could release arecoline and affect human brain receptors. The study adds to evidence of long-standing drug use among humans.
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A storm in western Alaska scattered archaeological artifacts from the Nunalleq site near Quinhagak and eroded the land protecting what remains. Archaeologists launched an emergency summer dig to recover as many objects as possible before the next storm. The piece focuses on cultural preservation and storm damage rather than political conflict.
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An experimental mRNA melanoma vaccine succeeded in a Phase 3 trial, and researchers are now testing similar personalized vaccines for lung, pancreatic, breast, and brain cancers. The article explains how mRNA cancer vaccines work, highlights early promising results, and notes that many treatments remain years away from proving safe and effective.
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Neuroscientists at Stanford successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice to help advance treatments for brain disorders. Dr. Sergiu Pasca explains the findings in an interview.
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A video explainer examines scenarios in which AI could wipe out humans and assesses the likelihood of such catastrophic outcomes, citing warnings from AI scientists and 'AI Doomers'.
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An 80-year-old Florida woman died from dengue fever on her 80th birthday, becoming the state's first recorded dengue death in 2026. Florida has confirmed 152 dengue cases this year, most in Hillsborough County, and officials are working to contain the outbreak.
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Scientists have identified a previously unknown wild cat species in Bolivia, named Leopardus tilcayo, marking the first formal description of a new living wild cat species in over a century. The small spotted feline was found at a wildlife sanctuary, and genomic analysis indicates its lineage split from relatives about 1.4 million years ago. Researchers hope the designation will help protect its cloud forest habitat.