David Nield
Are humans still evolving? 155 new genes identified that suggest we’re still being shaped by our environment
We may have parted ways with our primate cousins millions of years ago, but a new study shows just how ...
Did you spend the afternoon on the couch? Here’s how much exercise you need daily to make up for it
We know that spending lots of time sitting down isn't good for us, but just how much exercise is needed ...
The tipping point for millions of heart attacks is one single gram of salt per day
Looking at health data on adults in China, the study authors estimate that a reduction of just 1 gram in ...
Narcissists are more likely to fall for conspiracy theories. Why?
Previous research shows that people identified as narcissists – those with an inflated sense of their own importance, a lack ...
South Korean twins separated early in life suggest environment may play larger role in human differences than previously thought
Researchers have taken advantage of a rare opportunity to study identical (aka monozygotic) twins who were separated early in life, ...
It’s alive! 3-D printers can produce biological blobs for medical and industrial uses
In a new study, scientists have outlined a new type of 'living ink' or bioink made from programmed Escherichia coli ...
There are 7,000 spoken languages — and almost all share certain structural elements. Could that be driven by genetics?
There are around 7,000 human languages that we know of worldwide, and while they're all unique, they're also more similar ...
Are we headed toward developing a super-intelligent AI…that could spin out of control?
The idea of artificial intelligence overthrowing humankind has been talked about for many decades, and scientists have just delivered their ...
Does being born first help in life? Yes, but just a little bit
An analysis of a longitudinal study that tracked 3,763 Americans across 50 years found no evidence that birth order is linked to the ...
Three’s company? BrainNet successfully connects trio’s brains and thoughts
Neuroscientists have successfully hooked up a three-way brain connection to allow three people to share their thoughts – and in ...
Newly discovered ‘micro-organ’ could lead to innovative vaccines
Researchers have identified a brand new 'micro-organ' inside the immune system of mice and humans – the first discovery of ...
Cuddling may change your baby’s epigenome, improve their immune system over the long term
The amount of close and comforting contact that young infants get doesn't just keep them warm, snug, and loved. A ...
Dramatic cancer treatment? ‘Command’ center targeted using CRISPR gene editing
The CRISPR gene-editing tool has already shown a lot of potential for helping doctors treat the most stubborn diseases, and ...