10 body parts that are useless in humans (or maybe not)
Does the human body contain any truly useless parts? Arguably, yes — but they might not be the ones you assume. Some body parts, like the male nipple, arguably serve … Read More
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NASA to test nuclear rocket engine that could take humans to Mars in 45 days
NASA has revealed plans to create a nuclear-powered rocket that could send astronauts to Mars in just 45 days. The agency, which has partnered with the Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research … Read More
Humans understand wild ape language
Humans can understand the ‘signs’ or gestures that wild chimps and bonobos use to communicate with one another. Source link The post Humans understand wild ape language appeared first on … Read More
Humans’ big-brain genes may have come from ‘junk DNA’
Scientists once considered much of the human genome “junk” because large stretches of its genetic code don’t give rise to any proteins, the complex molecules tasked with keeping cells running. … Read More
Could humans use black holes to time travel?
Black holes form natural time machines that allow travel to both the past and the future. But don’t expect to be heading back to visit the dinosaurs any time soon. … Read More
Bills’ Dion Dawkins hopes Damar Hamlin’s tragic incident shows NFL fans ‘we are vulnerable humans’
Buffalo Bills tackle Dion Dawkins shared a powerful message as he and his teammates continue to pray for safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday night during … Read More
Calls for humans to stop having children, go extinct grow in media circles: ‘To breed or not to breed?’
Several media outlets and talking heads have encouraged parents to rethink having children because human beings — even small ones like kids — risk polluting the world and causing global … Read More
Dr. Phil guests spar over humans being microchipped: ‘Implanting computers into humans is dangerous’
Tuesday’s episode of Dr. Phil featured two guests sparring over a debate surrounding whether humans should be implanting microchips in their body. “Surgically implanting computers into humans is dangerous. Just … Read More
Toxic algae killing fish in Florida prompts health warnings for humans, pets: ‘Respiratory effects’
Red tide, a harmful algal bloom that grows in salt water, is making its way to Florida shores from the Gulf of Mexico and it has killed large schools of … Read More
Octopuses may be terrifically smart because of this genetic quirk they share with humans
Octopuses may have gained some of their exceptional intelligence from the same evolutionary process that humans went through, a new study suggests. The process involved a sudden explosion of microRNAs … Read More
Cancer treatments for dogs could also lead to breakthroughs for humans | 60 Minutes
Cancer treatments for dogs could also lead to breakthroughs for humans | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Thanks to the many genes dogs share with humans, dogs … Read More
Dogs may hold key to treating cancer in humans – 60 Minutes
Man’s best friend may also help us fight cancer. Some 4 million dogs in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer every year, often the same kinds humans get. And since … Read More
Are humans inherently violent? | Live Science
The earliest human civilizations appeared between 3,000 and 4,000 years ago; since then, humans as a species have been entirely at peace for approximately 268 years. And as many as … Read More
What if humans had tails?
From mermaids to the ancient Babylonian scorpion people, stories of humans with tails abound in mythologies from around the world. Often, these figures possess some sort of magic power or … Read More
Replacing Humans | Robots Among Us
Replacing Humans | Robots Among Us – CBS News Watch CBS News In Japan, a rapidly aging population and declining birth rate are creating a crisis. Without enough people to … Read More
“Could humans really do this?”: Stories of civilians killed in Bucha, Ukraine | 60 Minutes
“Could humans really do this?”: Stories of civilians killed in Bucha, Ukraine | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News In the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, a mass grave … Read More
Are humans limited to 150 friends?
For most of human history, our forebears were content to live in compact, largely self-sufficient communities. Living and working beside strangers, as is now common in cities and towns across … Read More
The mysterious history of druids, ancient ‘mediators between humans and the gods’
Druids were religious leaders in what is now Britain and France. They were “philosophers, teachers, judges, the repository of communal wisdoms about the natural world and the traditions of the … Read More
Celebrities Who Are Awful Humans In Real Life
Everyone has an idol, some of them end up disappointing their fans a few times over their career, but it is hard to be perfect when you are constantly under … Read More
Tenacious ‘trash parrots’ locked in escalating ‘arms race’ with humans Down Under
A sulphur-crested cockatoo, or “trash parrot,” hangs off a house roof in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia. (Image credit: Shutterstock) (opens in new tab) Residents in the suburbs of Sydney, … Read More
Humans want to mine the moon. Here’s what space law experts say the rules are
Mining the moon might sound like a concept that belongs in a science fiction novel, but it’s likely to be a part of reality in the not-so-distant future. That’s made it … Read More
Artemis: The rocket that will send humans back to the moon
The Artemis mega moon rocket is NASA’s latest and most powerful launch vehicle, intended to return astronauts, robots, and supplies to the moon for the first time in more than … Read More
Wrinkly ‘sac’ with no anus probably isn’t humans’ earliest ancestor. (Thank goodness!)
A 3D digital model of Saccorhytus coronarius. (Image credit: Philip Donoghue et al) (opens in new tab) An ancient creature that looks like an “angry Minion” with no anus is … Read More
37,000-year-old mammoth butchering site may be oldest evidence of humans in North America
An artist’s interpretation of an early human hunting a woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). (Image credit: Shutterstock) (opens in new tab) A 37,000-year-old mammoth butchering site, uncovered in New Mexico, might … Read More
There’s a Lyme disease vaccine for dogs but not humans. Pfizer and a French firm hope to change that.
Duncansville, Pa. — Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and Europe to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years — in hopes of … Read More
How will humans fare against robo-footballers?
Eindhoven University of Technology’s Tech United is training robots to play football autonomously. The skills the robo-players learn on the pitch could also help lay the foundations for other collaborations … Read More
Humans have officially made migratory monarch butterflies an endangered species and put them on “the edge of collapse”
Migratory monarch butterflies, known for their bright orange and spotted wings spectacularly filling the sky on a nearly 2,500-mile journey every year, are now “closer to the brink” of extinction. … Read More
Fossil hunter Richard Leakey who showed humans evolved in Africa dies at 77
Kenyan conservationist found oldest near-complete human skeleton in 1984, dating from 1.5m years ago The celebrated Kenyan conservationist and fossil hunter Richard Leakey, whose groundbreaking discoveries helped prove that humankind … Read More
The Humans REVIEW: Apocalyptic Thanksgiving family drama
HERE’S a cleverly scheduled film. Released a week earlier, Stephen Karam’s slick adaptation of his Tony-winning 2016 Broadway play could have put thousands off their turkey dinners. Daily Express :: … Read More