7 haunting caves ancient humans used for art, burials and butchering
From stunning artwork to evidence of elaborate prehistoric butchering, Live Science takes a look at seven amazing caves that contain archaeological remains.
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Earth’s crust is peeling away under California
A section of the upper mantle and crust under the Sierra Nevada mountains is peeling away, in a process that may mimic how the continents were formed.
How brain connectivity differs in healthy aging and semantic dementia
A new study published in the journal Cortex sheds light on how brain network organization differs in healthy aging and semantic dementia. Researchers found that older adults experience changes in the balance between structural and functional brain connectivity, which are…
It’s tough to resist scratching an itch — and evolution may be to blame
A new study conducted in mice suggests that, although it’s not all good, our urge to scratch at itchy skin may have an evolutionary benefit.
Large-scale neuroimaging study finds no evidence of atypical amygdala connectivity in autism
A neuroimaging study of over 200 individuals with autism found no evidence of atypical functional connectivity in the amygdala, a brain region critical for processing emotions, particularly fear, and for threat detection. The paper was published in the American Journal…
Fake studies are slowing slowing lifesaving medical research — all while fraudsters are getting rich, investigation reveals
Fake papers are contaminating the world’s scientific literature, fueling a corrupt industry and slowing legitimate lifesaving medical research
New fabric can heat up almost 50 degrees to keep people warm in ultracold weather
A new smart fabric converts light into heat and can raise temperatures by more than 54 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) after just 10 minutes in the sun.
Scientists uncover a new mechanical pathway linked to Alzheimer’s disease
A newly published study in Royal Society Open Biology provide new insight into the potential mechanical underpinnings of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have identified a previously unknown interaction between two proteins in the brain—amyloid precursor protein and talin—that may be fundamental…
Antarctic scale worm: The glitzy frilly horror show with giant protruding jaws that look like Alien’s xenomorph
This deep-sea polar worm looks like it can’t decide if it’s dressed for a glitzy party or a gruesome massacre.
Watch China’s 4-legged ‘Black Panther 2.0’ robot run as fast as Usain Bolt
Researchers in China have developed a unique running stance for their four-legged robot, which allows it to move at far greater speeds than similar machines.
