Scientists link gene to emergence of spoken language
Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role – and they say the evolution of this singular ability was key to our survival.A new...
NASA finalizes strategy for human presence in space
This week, NASA finalized its strategy for sustaining a human presence in space. A document emphasized the importance of maintaining the ability for extended st...
Hidden virus inside gut bacteria linked to doubled colorectal cancer risk, study finds
A newly discovered virus hiding inside common gut bacteria may be linked to colorectal cancer, according to new research.Scientists in Denmark found that colore...
FOXSexpert: Too Skinny? Not Sexy
Not having enough sex? Maybe your weight is to blame … and I’m not talking about being overweight.Want to bring sexy back? Start by taking on the “thin is in” c...
Researchers develop face 'e-tattoo' to track mental workload in high-stress jobs
Scientists say that they have formulated a way to help people in stressful and demanding work environments track their brainwaves and brain usage — an electroni...
Interview: World of Warcraft Lead Composer On Making Of Midnight’s Human-Made Music
World of Warcraft: Midnight launches next week, but early access begins later this evening. Ahead of the...
Mike Waltz turns tables on Iranian envoy at heated UN meeting
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Saeid Iravani, sparred with U.S. envoy Mike Waltz at a Security Council session on Sunday, telling the American ambassa...
One type of olive oil has a surprising effect on brainpower during aging
Olive oil has long been shown to benefit heart health, but a new Spanish study from Universitat Rovira i Virgili revealed that extra virgin olive oil may also p...
Missing 9-year-old Mo. Girl Found Dead
A 9-year-old girl who had been missing for a week was found dead Friday in a sinkhole, authorities said.The body of Rowan Ford was found on private land about 1...
The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend – February 27
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The planet is getting hotter fast. This is what happens to your body in extreme heat
Human-caused climate change has already made heat waves around the world more frequent and intense.
The benefits of 'body doubling' when you have ADHD, according to experts
'Body doubling' is a strategy people with ADHD can use to accomplish more than they would alone. Here's how to do it.
Simple brushing routine could reduce dementia risk, dental health experts say
Brushing your teeth could do more than brighten your smile. It may also help you live longer.Growing research suggests that good oral hygiene is linked to a red...
Scientists make startling discovery when examining prostate cancer tissue
Small fragments of plastic were found in the tumors of most prostate cancer patients, according to a new study from NYU Langone Health. In past studies, micropl...
Neanderthal men may have chosen human women more often, reshaping human history: DNA study suggests
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Obama official who backed Iran deal sparks online outrage with reaction to Trump's strike: 'Sit this one out'
Ben Rhodes, a leading figure within the Obama administration who pushed for the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, was blasted on social media Saturday after he criti...
Hundreds of wild bird deaths reported across seven counties, prompting park closures
Hundreds of geese have reportedly died in New Jersey, and bird flu is suspected to be the culprit.More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds — almost all of them C...
New study reveals leprosy existed in the Americas before European explorers arrived
Scientists say a species of bacteria rewrites the history of when an infectious and potentially deadly disease first arrived in the Americas. And it was long be...
Google working to decode dolphin communication using AI
Cracking the dolphin code.Dolphins are one of the smartest animals on Earth and have been revered for thousands of years for their intelligence, emotions and so...
Orbiter photos show lunar modules from first 2 moon landings more than 50 years later
Recent photos taken by India’s Space Research Organization moon orbiter, known as Chandrayaan 2, clearly show the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 landing sites more tha...