Ancient Egyptian mummies have a distinctive odor known only to those who’ve gotten close enough for a sniff. Now, scientists have captured these invisible vapors to find clues about the way they were embalmed.
Usually, archeologists take a…
A recent approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the playing field for a fairly unknown, non-invasive therapy aimed at tackling one of the most aggressive diseases — pancreatic cancer.
Optune Pax is a device…
Kissing a romantic partner is a nice way to share an intimate moment – not to mention a hearty dose of saliva and tens of millions of oral microbes.
Swapping spit is not the most appealing thought to spice up our Valentine’s Day this year,…
While many embrace the joys of winter, the inevitable task of clearing snow and ice after a…
If the animal kingdom is anything to go by, love is, indeed, a many-splendored thing. We humans may have slightly over-complicated the process, with our penchant for ever-changing hairstyles and a plethora of complex mating rituals,…
When rival Yellow-naped Amazon parrots confront one another in the treetops of Costa Rica, their exchange can erupt into a rapid, layered volley of sound. The calls overlap, accelerate, and sharpen as territorial tensions rise. To human ears, it…
A trading vessel that sank in the 14th century lay hidden near the eastern entrance to the Singapore Strait for centuries. When archaeologists excavated the site between 2016 and 2019, they uncovered what is now known as the Temasek Wreck — the…
Mars may look frozen and silent today, but near Pavonis Mons — a volcano that rises nearly nine miles above the Martian surface — researchers have uncovered evidence that a nearby volcanic system remained active for millions of years longer…
