Humans are one of the species that spend the most amount of energy on having a baby
The first global calculation shows that the metabolic cost of reproduction is three times higher for mammals than it is for cold-blooded animals
The first global calculation shows that the metabolic cost of reproduction is three times higher for mammals than it is for cold-blooded animals
Spanish researchers have devised a construction method to minimize damage in the event of disasters and successfully tested it on a real scale
People with high incomes have 32% lower risk of mortality after a brain attack, according to a new study, which also looked at the impact of education and country of birth
The scientist investigates the rejuvenating potential of young blood, and has created a system that calculates the age of each organ and warns if it is prematurely aging
A center in Córdoba is leading a European study to determine the incidence of the disease, transmitted by rodents and the first diagnosis of which occurred in 2018 in Hong Kong
Plans are already underway to harvest this material from the lunar surface where lunar water will also be available from its craters
In his book ‘The Case against Perfection,’ the American philosopher addresses the challenges of genetic engineering. He argues that ‘turning parenthood into an extension of consumerism is at odds with unconditional love’
Her name is Shanidar Z. She has a calm and considered expression that is a far cry from the snarling, animalistic stereotype of the Neanderthal
The discovery of the first dinosaur fossil described by science 200 years ago brought with it legends, zoophagy and the first major scientific marketing campaign
An experiment in mice reveals that a lack of coordination between the brain’s central timekeeper and the muscle’s molecular clock accelerates muscle tissue dysfunction. Reestablishing these communication networks helps restore proper functioning
Emblaveo has been developed by Pfizer and AbbVie, with the help of the EU and the United States, and is effective against some multidrug-resistant infections that have been untreatable until now
Research in mice shed further insight into the molecular bases of 5-MeO-DMT and how this compound impacts the brain
The biologist Alfonso Martínez Arias defends that genes do not define the uniqueness of a person, citing the example of Karen Keegan, who has two genomes
The scientist has just published a book on the positive effects of exercise on brain health and the genetic mechanisms that are activated in response to physical activity
A study involving thousands of patients has found that practically all people with two copies of the APOE4 gene develop biomarkers associated with dementia. Two out of every 100 people carry this variant
Analysis shows a high viral load in the raw milk of infected animals. How the pathogen is spreading between cows remains unclear
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
Back in 2019, a group of company executives began discussing how to get users to do more queries. Since then, advertising revenue has been prioritized, according to critics
This year’s peak activity happens early Sunday, with an expected 10 to 30 meteors visible per hour in the Northern Hemisphere
Exposure to exterior nighttime illumination affects our biological clock and sleep quality, and a recent study links it to an elevated chance of having a stroke
The instrument is currently aboard the XRISM satellite
An international collaboration has identified a mutation that multiplies the risk of suffering from spina bifida, which causes lifelong disability, and may also be related to schizophrenia and heart disease
The ape covered his face with chewed leaves that contain berberine, an extract that is available in pharmacies
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
Spanish biochemist Héctor Méndez and his colleagues from the University of Florida have achieved ‘promising’ results in their initial human trial
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
A clinical trial shows the neuroprotective effect of lixisenatide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Its use during a year prevented patients from getting worse, in what has been described as limited but promising benefits