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Early Humans May Have Learned to Walk in the Treetops
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story:One longstanding theory of human bipedalism is that it first developed in our ancient hominid ancestors as a way to more easily move around the African savannah—an ecosystem created by…
Scientists Uncover Over 40 Species from Last Ice Age in Norway
(MENAFN) More than 40 species that once roamed Norway during the last Ice Age have been identified by scientists, marking a major breakthrough in Arctic research, media reported Tuesday.The rare discovery was made in the Arne Qvam cave…
Scientists in Land Between the Lakes testing use of tiny tags to track migrating hummingbirds
There’s a special buzz around the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area every August, as hundreds of hummingbirds stop to fuel up on their way south for the winter. Scientists are using…
Earth’s rotation will mysteriously speed up TOMORROW as scientists contemplate unprecedented…
By STACY LIBERATORE, U.S. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Scientists have warned that Earth's rotation is set to speed up on Tuesday, resulting in one of the shortest days in recorded history. The change, driven by the moon's gravitational…
Son’s diagnosis of diabetes prompted Scottish mum to go to college
Leigh Bennett, from Cumbernauld, spent two decades managing shops before embarking on a new career path in genetic science after her son Max was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
The 46-year-old enrolled in the SWAP Access to Chemical…
‘Incredible collaboration’ puts Sunshine Coast in science spotlight
With the assistance of STEM professionals, the community helped build a rich biodiversity dataset. (Supplied)
The Sunshine Coast Marine BioBlitz project has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious 2025…
Scientists raise alarm over ‘most underrated threat facing humanity’ after toxic…
Toxic chemicals found in air, food and water have been connected with an alarming number of serious health issues, according to a new shocking study. After establishing a “strong” link between the toxicity and chronic conditions, such as…
The history of racist science in British universities | Universities
I read with interest the two pieces on the University of Edinburgh’s human cranium collection and its use in theories of biological determinism and racial superiority, beginning in the 18th century (‘Taken without consent’: The complex…
Scientists issue warning after discovering dangerous health threat lingering in air: ‘Raises…
Plastics have become an inherent material in our world — and people are trying to make an effort to reduce the use of this material in their day-to-day lives. A new report published in Scientific Reports has emerged detailing…
Climate Change Is Making Our Food Less Nutritious; Here’s What Scientists Found
New research reveals climate change impacts food nutrition, not just yields. These findings have global implications, particularly for regions reliant on agriculture.When most people think about how climate change affects food, they imagine…