Rare Genetic Disease Discovered in Ancient Skeletal Embrace From The Ice Age

Rare Genetic Disease Discovered in Ancient Skeletal Embrace From The Ice Age

A heart-wrenching family tableau.

This Week in Science: The Breaking Bad Effect, The Oldest Butthole, And More!

This Week in Science: The Breaking Bad Effect, The Oldest Butthole, And More!

Our weekly science news roundup.

Waking Up at 5am Could Make You More Productive, But There's a Catch

Waking Up at 5am Could Make You More Productive, But There's a Catch

Here's what sleep science has to say.

Lightning 'Whistler' Detected on Mars For The First Time, Scientists Report

Lightning 'Whistler' Detected on Mars For The First Time, Scientists Report

Implications for astrobiology.

Hidden Virus Found in Gut Bacteria Is Linked to Colorectal Cancer

Hidden Virus Found in Gut Bacteria Is Linked to Colorectal Cancer

A new layer of understanding.

Planets Are About to Line Up in a Rare Event. Here's How to Watch.

Planets Are About to Line Up in a Rare Event. Here's How to Watch.

Most will be visible to the naked eye.

A Hidden Brain Process May Help Explain Why Alzheimer's Risk Rises With Age

A Hidden Brain Process May Help Explain Why Alzheimer's Risk Rises With Age

"We could potentially identify new biomarkers of brain health."

UK First: Woman Gives Birth After Womb Transplant From Deceased Donor

UK First: Woman Gives Birth After Womb Transplant From Deceased Donor

"A huge milestone."

Placenta May Hide Early Warning Signs of Schizophrenia Risk

Placenta May Hide Early Warning Signs of Schizophrenia Risk

A vital link between the brain and placenta.

Physicists Finally Reveal Why Sticky Tape 'Screams' When You Peel It

Physicists Finally Reveal Why Sticky Tape 'Screams' When You Peel It

Well, wouldn't you?