An ancient African genome has been sequenced for the first time. Researchers extracted DNA from a 4,500-year-old skull that was…
48-Million-Year-Old Pregnant Horse Found
New research has confirmed that a 48-million-year-old horse predecessor, whose exceptionally well-preserved remains were discovered in Germany, still has its…
Water found on Mars
Scientists have discovered the strongest evidence yet that “flowing liquid water” exists on Mars, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration…
Body’s ‘chemical calendar’ discovered
The way the body can track the passing of the seasons in a “chemical calendar” has been discovered by scientists.…
Venomous Snake Found
For centuries, a highly venomous snake has managed to slither under the scientific radar in the Australian bush. Now, scientists…
‘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…
Keisaburo helps Koreans and other non-Japanese atom bomb survivors
Keisaburo Toyonaga fumed when Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in his speech here two years ago that Japanese are…
350-Million-Year-Old Fossil Stone Dug Up in Mich.
If you’re a fan of classic acts such as Bob Seger or Mitch Ryder, you know that in Michigan, they…
Extremely Rare Baby Rhino Captured in Camera Trap
A young rhino scuttles out of the underbrush, its outsize ears swiveling. Not far behind, its mother follows, watching cautiously.…
Tiny Birds Fly Without Landing for Three Days
Warblers that weigh about as much as a stack of 12 business cards fly thousands of miles across the Atlantic…
Miracle baby’ on board
A Utah woman who unexpectedly gave birth on a cruise ship months before her due date says she wrapped towels…
John Meislin started a study abroad program for outstanding teens of modest means
Dezarae Mustain is waiting for her flight to Spain with big-eyed excitement. Before her flight to New York the day…