Two evolutionary changes underpinning human bipedalism are discovered
Scientists have now identified two innovations that occurred long ago in the human evolutionary lineage that helped facilitate this defining characteristic.
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What was the mysterious white streak across French skies? Experts weigh in
Asteroid the size of 59 Avi Loebs to pass Earth on Wednesday, Aug. 27 - NASA
NASA finds new tiny moon around Uranus, raising total to 29
Brain Cell Transplant Reversed Depression in Mice - Human Trials Could Be Next
Fudan University scientists engineered dopamine-producing neurons that rewired reward circuits and eased despair.
The real-life jackalope? Rabbits with ‘horns’ are turning heads in Colorado
Residents feared a horror outbreak - but experts blame a virus first discovered nearly a century ago.
A cosmic murder mystery: Scientists spot supernova of star violently stripped to the bone
Israeli and American scientists have uncovered a never-before-seen type of supernova, shedding light on how stars produce and expel heavy elements like silicon and sulfur during their violent deaths.
The real-life jackalope? Rabbits with ‘horns’ are turning heads in Colorado
Residents feared a horror outbreak - but experts blame a virus first discovered nearly a century ago.
Goodbye cavities? This eco-toothpaste will replace enamel using hair and wool
The keratin-based paste fights acid erosion, stops decay in its tracks, and ditches plastic resins - all from recycled waste.
Meet ‘Humanoid’: The $14,000 Robot That Could Replace Surrogates
With an artificial uterus and full gestation system, China’s Kaiwa Technology says its robot could carry a baby without human pregnancy.
New Israeli website gets down to the roots of nature’s medicine chest
For the first time, an open-access website called Florapal serves as a botanical encyclopedia of plants native to the Holy Land.
Not just a pesky nuisance: Insect oil could revolutionize animals’ wellness
“The black soldier fly is proving that nature has plenty left to teach us,” prof. Betty Schwartz told The Jerusalem Post.
Extreme heat - not deforestation - is the main driver of tropical bird collapse
An analysis of 3,000 bird species during 70 years found tropical populations currently face around 30 extreme heat days per year versus three in the mid-20th century.
Powered by Google's AI, NASA's new Crew Medical Officer could be deep space's ER on demand
Physicians rated diagnostic accuracy at 88% for ankle injuries, 74% for flank pain, and 80% for ear pain in early tests, according to NASA presentations.
