A new supercomputer simulation of blood moving around the entire human body compares extremely well with real-world flow measurements, researchers…
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Angry Birds Build the World’s Biggest Nests
You don’t build the world’s biggest bird nests by putting up with lazybones. That, anyway, is the finding of a new study into how sociable weavers (Philetairus socius) make and maintain nests that can house up to 500 birds. Aggressive supervisors identify and punish…
Forever young
Sea anemones are a common sight on many coastlines, and despite their brightly coloured appearance it seems they may have…
New Human Ancestor Walked Like Us, Climbed Like an Ape
The mysterious human ancestor called Homo naledi was primed for success in a prehistoric triathlon, new research shows—if the challenges…
‘Good bacteria’ key to stopping asthma
Being exposed to “good bacteria” early in life could prevent asthma developing, say Canadian scientists. The team, reporting in Science…
Miracle baby’ on board
A Utah woman who unexpectedly gave birth on a cruise ship months before her due date says she wrapped towels…
Dog Runs For First Time In His Life
Some might say Derby the dog is disabled, but clearly they haven’t seen him in action. “He has always been…
New species of ancient human Homo naledi discovered
Bones found in South African cave are Homo naledi, a new species of ancient human relative, say researchers, but some…
Sick Ants Self-Medicate to Fight Infection
Healthy ants typically avoid harmful substances called reactive oxygen species, such as peroxides. But when they’re infected by a fungus,…
Malaria vaccine gets ‘green light’
The world’s first malaria vaccine has cleared one of the final hurdles prior to being approved for use in Africa.…
My disability has never come in the way
Manikandan Kumar, aka Mani Rogers, is India’s first world Para-climbing Champion, a feat for anyone in India, where recognition for…
Paralysed soldier learns to walk with exoskeleton
A former British soldier who was paralysed in Afghanistan is learning how to walk again with the help of an…