Science

The latest discoveries about the two archaic human species closest to ours reflects constant genetic exchanges

The clans of this human species were smaller than previously thought, and were eventually absorbed by sapiens, according to a new DNA study

A group of British researchers describe the evolution of ‘Pseudomonas aeruginosa’ over the last 200 years to the point where it took advantage of an immunological defect to make patients with cystic fibrosis sick

In the middle of the Cold War, a French expedition was able to access the Soviet Vostok base in Antarctica, where the temperature falls to -90ºC, to confirm the link between CO2 and global warming

Researchers point to the need to establish a program among vets that might flag up epidemics among humans

These macaques reduced their chances of dying by almost half after become more accepting of others and of sharing scarce resources

Higher temperatures and excess fertilizers have disrupted the rate of decomposition of organic matter in waterways

The first global calculation shows that the metabolic cost of reproduction is three times higher for mammals than it is for cold-blooded animals

Research in mice shed further insight into the molecular bases of 5-MeO-DMT and how this compound impacts the brain

The expert from the US National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) warns that overexposure to screens from an early age can have a negative impact on health

In ‘The Inheritance of Eve,’ the Spanish researcher and classical philologist claims the biblical character as a symbol of science, curiosity, and the transmission of knowledge

The concept of day and night on Earth is very different from that of other worlds, where a day can last longer than a year or areas of a planet can experience eternal night

Experts warn that using too many products in your facial routine can be counterproductive

A team of scientists describes the cell death that occurs in the respiratory tract and explains the symptoms of the disease

Geologist Juan Manuel García Ruiz has received more than $10 million to investigate the role of silica in the emergence of living beings

The most recent, exhaustive studies suggest that there is no relationship between the different lunar phases and birth rates

Research indicates that intestinal microbiota can indeed impact brain function

Consumers of fake images sexualizing celebrities claim that they resort to this macho aggression out of curiosity, attraction to the characters and the visualization of a fantasy

A recent study, not peer-reviewed, links this eating pattern to higher cardiovascular death risk

In a noisy, overstimulating world, let’s give our brains a break. Silence is a powerful tool for better health

A study shows that a lack of workers prompts colony leaders to take on caregiver roles for the offspring

Some people choose silence to avoid trouble, but dodging tough talks can make things worse and lead to misunderstandings

A study with mice and post-mortem human tissues shows how generalized fear can occur even in the absence of objective threats

Some female odontocetes extend their lives to bring up their grandchildren

A panel of experts voted down a proposal to officially label the human age as a newly created era to reflect our impact on the planet. The president of the committee denounces ‘serious violations’ of the rules

The former professor at the Catholic University of Murcia asserts that he has never cheated in his life, but a dozen journals have already withdrawn 34 of his studies due to irregularities

Stone tools carved 1.4 million years ago shed light on the route of the first hominids to set foot on the continent