Nature Communications
Why chickens probably crossed the Silk Road
World
The mystery of what came first, the chicken or the egg has generally been solved–it was the egg. However, some questions remain ...
Mars could be driving ‘giant whirlpools’ in the Earth’s deep oceans, new study finds
Science
Mars may be around 140 million miles away from Earth, but the red planet is influencing our deep oceans by helping drive ...
Chinese scientists create cloned monkey
Science
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Why don’t fruit bats get diabetes? New understanding of how they’ve adapted to a high-sugar diet could lead to treatments for people
Science
People around the world eat too much sugar. When the body is unable to process sugar effectively, leading to excess glucose in ...
Crystal-studded space rock found in the Sahara may rewrite the history of the early solar system
Science
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. In May 2020, some unusual ...
Earth’s core wobbles every 8.5 years, new study suggests
Science
Cross-sectional illustration of Earth’s layers, down to molten core. Scientists in China recently made a discovery at the heart of our planet: ...
Flooding drives millions to move as climate-driven migration patterns emerge
Science
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Flooding is driving millions of people to move out of their homes, limiting growth in some prospering communities ...
Why you should stop eating late at night — and other 3 simple changes to improve your health
LifeStyle
Every day, there are people trying to convince you that you need to overhaul your lifestyle in order to be as healthy ...
Seismic data show ocean waves gaining strength as the planet warms
Science
As oceans waves rise and fall, they apply forces to the sea floor below and generate seismic waves. These seismic waves are ...
North Greenland has lost 35% of its ice shelves, study says
Science
Scientists have long thought that the glaciers in North Greenland have been stable — a vital condition, as they contain enough ice ...
