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Reduction in cholesterol linked to age-related hearing loss: Study
Age-related hearing loss is connected to a decline in cholesterol in the inner ear, according to ne…
ANI
Your social behaviour is connected to your gut as well as brain
Social behavior is a complex phenomenon involving many parts of the brain. Researchers found that g…
ANI
Lymphoma drug outperforms Remdesivir against COVID-19 virus
A chemotherapy medication originally developed to treat lymphoma has outperformed the popular remde…
Scientists captured video of a rare squid with tentacles as long as a human
A bigfin squid's body is only 6 inches long, but its tentacles stretch another 6 feet. Scientists s…
Aylin Woodward
Man's Best Friend Is At Least 33,000 Years Old
If the Altai dog was really domesticated, it would push back the origin of today's house pets more …
Jennifer Welsh
3 simple tests that show how well you're aging, which you can do right now
How long you can balance on one leg could reflect your health, according to a new study.
Kim Schewitz
A 46,000-year-old worm found in Siberian permafrost was brought back to life, and started having babies
Scientists on Thursday published a paper identifying and naming the worm, which they said belonged …
Rebecca Cohen,Jenny McGrath
Ancient viruses could re-emerge as permafrost melts, posing 'unpredictable threats' to our communities, new study says
These ancient pathogens could cause "unpredictable threats" to our communities if they survive, res…
Katie Hawkinson
Some of the earliest-known cave drawings were from Neanderthals, not humans, and they're 57,000 years old
France's La Roche-Cotard Cave may contain some of the oldest cave drawings made by Neanderthals. Re…
Jenny McGrath
Whales swimming behind fishing vessels catch an easy feast of escaped fish, but experts warn this 'free meal' is risky, potentially lethal behavior
Experts say more whales are following fishing boats to catch dinner. But this behavior puts both th…
Rupendra Brahambhatt
Humans may not have reached a maximum lifespan yet — people could soon live to 120 and beyond
A new study says some people might soon live to be over 120 years old. Other scientists say it is s…
Hilary Brueck
The Ocean must be considered a “legal and living entity” with rights similar to humans to address climate change, scientists propose
Ocean deterioration has the potential to harm 78% of all animal matter on Earth. And we know these …
12 weird and fascinating things scientists caught animals doing in 2022, in pictures and videos
From nose-picking primates to surgical killer whales, here are 12 weird and fascinating animal beha…
Marianne Guenot,Morgan McFall…
The science behind why your dog copies your behavior and tears up when they're reunited with you
A growing body of research suggests that dogs mirror their owners' behavior. They may also be able …
Paola Rosa-Aquino
Scientists find novel compound as COVID-19 triggers superbug threat
"The Covid-19 situation is definitely putting us at risk for increasing resistance to antibiot…
Scientists say the sleep aid melatonin may bolster people's defenses against the coronavirus by reducing inflammation
Melatonin may help lower inflammation and regulate the immune system, which could make it a cheap a…
Gabby Landsverk
How melatonin controls your sleep cycle - and whether you should take melatonin supplements to sleep better
You can take melatonin supplements to help you sleep, but you can also eat grapes or milk for a boo…
Ashley Laderer,Raj Dasgupta
A drug originally designed to treat bone disease may offer a new way to cure baldness
The drugs currently used for hair loss are minoxidil (often known as Rogaine) and finasteride (ofte…
Kevin Loria
Some animals can clean themselves, while others get 'dirty' on purpose - here are some of the wildest grooming practices in the animal kingdom
Aphids have developed a symbiotic relationship with ants to protect them from predators: aphids pro…