Adolf Hitler had a hidden genetic disorder that would have hindered the development of his sexual organs, new analysis of his DNA has…
Category: 7. SciTech
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A new one-time treatment could wipe out high cholesterol forever
Flicking a single switch in people’s genetic code could bring their cholesterol under control. Permanently.
In a pilot study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, a novel gene therapy was able to reduce patients’ low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol – ‘bad’ cholesterol…
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Syria museum theft: Investigators make breakthrough in case of ancient marble statues
Investigators believe the theft of several ancient Roman statues from Syria’s National Museum in Damascus was likely the work of an…
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Why do cats love boxes? Evolution has an answer.
If you’ve ever purchased an expensive, bespoke toy for your feline friend, then watched them ignore said purchase in favor of the…
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The Physics of the Northern Lights
The aurora borealis is usually seen near the Arctic, but solar winds and magnetic turbulence are sparking some of the best light shows in centuries throughout the US.
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Bumblebees can learn to understand Morse code
Bumblebees can learn to understand a simple kind of Morse code and differentiate between long and short light flashes, according to a new…
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Spiders found weaving larger ‘scarecrow’ versions of themselves to fool predators
Two species of spiders have been observed for the first time weaving larger “decoy” models of themselves to protect themselves from…
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Carnivorous ‘marsupial lion’ once roamed Australia, scientists find
A version of the mythical Australian “drop bear”, a carnivorous marsupial resembling a koala, actually lived on the continent at least…
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