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Why we haven’t evolved better knees – new research
The groans of pain as we get up from the sofa or the sound of crunching cartilage...
A 149 million-year-old pterosaur is Britain’s largest flying animal – how scientists proved it from a single finger bone
These results reveal it to be the largest British pterosaur yet described, and the...
‘The data on extreme human ageing is rotten from the inside out’ – Ig Nobel winner Saul Justin Newman
We caught up with one of this year’s winners, Saul Justin Newman, a senior research...
Humans infecting animals infecting humans − from COVID-19 to bird flu, preventing pandemics requires protecting all species
Our research suggests that looking at historical outbreaks can help predict and...
Yellow food dye can make living tissue transparent − these methods could one day improve cancer treatment, blood draws and even tattoo removal
While the idea of a transparent body might seem odd or even a bit creepy, it could...
The Earth’s inner core is a total mystery – here’s how we’re starting to solve it
Deep beneath our feet, at a staggering depth of over 5,100km, lies Earth’s inner...
5 lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates
Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted
Long COVID inflicts deep scars on the lungs, but targeting specific immune cells could reverse damage − new research in mice
The long-term effects of respiratory viral infections such as COVID-19 are a major...
What fur development can tell us about our ancient ancestors
When the hot summer weather kicks in you may find yourself feeling concerned about...
The indoor microbiome: mounting research is revealing how the microbes in your home can influence your health
Just like our gut and mouth, our homes also have a microbiome
DNA reveals secrets of cave-dwelling medieval community that survived conquest and epidemics
The combined information reveals a story of inbreeding, occasional bouts of violence...
Meet Phaethon, a weird asteroid that thinks it’s a comet – our new research may explain what’s going on
What’s the difference between an asteroid and a comet? A comet is basically a dirty...
Mitochondria keep your brain cells alive − helping them run smoothly may protect against Parkinson’s disease
To date, there are no treatments available that can stop or slow down the death...
Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal the history of Earth’s climate – and how viruses adapt to climate change
As humans alter the planet’s climate and ecosystems, scientists are looking to Earth’s...
Cutting marketing spending often backfires on businesses – new research could help investors distinguish shortsighted cuts from smart ones
Businesses are often tempted to cut their marketing budgets for the short-term savings...
No credit score? A grocery list could be the next best thing
By analyzing consumer-level data from those two business units, we were able to...