Deep in Human DNA, a Gift From the Neanderthals by ...
The Neanderthals probably infected modern humans with viruses, perhaps even an ancient form of H.I.V. But our extinct […]
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry Goes to a Woman for the ...
Frances H. Arnold was awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her work conducting the directed evolution […]
Leon Lederman, 96, Explorer (and Explainer) of the Subatomic World, ...
A Nobel laureate who deepened science’s understanding of the building blocks of matter, he was called “the best […]
Why Elephants Don’t Shed Their Skin by DOUGLAS QUENQUA
The cracks in African elephants’ skin help them keep cool and stay healthy. A new explanation for how […]
Psychedelic Mushrooms Are Closer to Medicinal Use (It’s Not Just ...
Researchers say psilocybin, the active compound in the mushrooms, should be reclassified to treat anxiety and depression. But […]
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Is Awarded to 3 Scientists for ...
Frances H. Arnold, George P. Smith and Gregory P. Winter shared the prize. Published: October 3, 2018 at […]
A Goblin World That Points Toward Hidden Planet Nine in ...
What astronomers have found about the curious orbit of a small ice world far away reinforces the idea […]
For Just the Third Time in 117 Years, a Woman ...
Donna Strickland did pioneering work with lasers and shared the award with two men on Tuesday. She is […]
Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to U.S., French and Canadian ...
Arthur Ashkin, Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland were recognized for their work in developing tools made of light […]
A Man Died After Being Infected With Brain-Eating Amoeba. Here’s ...
A New Jersey man contracted the infection after visiting a surf and water park in Texas. Experts say […]