New hope for third-degree burn victims
A team of scientists has developed tissue grafts that promote vascular growth.
Turns out Chomsky was right
Language acquisition is a complex phenomenon that has been researched by linguists and cognitive scientists.
The death grip phenotype and the zombie ant
Some parasites can take full control of its host by manipulating its behaviour. One of the best examples can be seen in the Thai rainforest, where ants (species Camponotus leonardi) infected by Ophiocordysceps…
Did language originate in Africa?
New research suggests that language originated in southern Africa and that it evolved into different families — each developed unique characteristics.
New disease threatens penguins
Pathogens and thyroid disorders might be the culprits behind a new disease that is threatening penguins.
Discovering Wassonite
On December 1969, the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition found several meteorites in the Yamato Mountains in Antarctica.
New treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Insulin, the hormone that keeps the level of sugar in the bloodstream within normal range, could be a potential therapy for Alzheimer’s disease.
The wondrous world of science
Last month, the Wellcome Collection announced the Wellcome Images Awards. The winners uncover the beauty and secrets of our world. On the press release, Dr Adam Ruthford said: “Images are one of the…
Experts say explosions at Fukushima Daiichi are not signs of another Chernobyl
Experts are comparing the nuclear incidents in Japan to Three Mile Island, not The China Syndrome.
