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Scientists discover the oldest wooden tools ever used by humans
Scientists have uncovered the oldest known hand-held wooden tools ever used by humans — and they’re an astonishing 430,000 years old. Buried for hundreds of thousands of years at an ancient lakeside site in Greece, the carefully carved wooden objects reveal that early humans were far more skilled and resourceful than once believed.
Scientists say house cats could help unlock new cancer treatments for humans
Scientists have cracked open the “black box” of feline cancer in a landmark study that genetically analyzed nearly 500 cat tumors from around the world. The research uncovered striking similarities between cancers in cats, dogs, and humans — including shared cancer-driving genes tied to aggressive breast cancers.
Letter to the Editor: The human cost of science getting it wrong
Patrick Newman cites one scientist calling RCP 8.5 ‘not implausible,’ yet the IPCC has now officially removed it as implausible. Notably, that same scientist said RCP 8.5 should be clearly labeled a high-end scenario. It…
Overnight Science Digest: Our ‘mere presence in a landscape’ affects wildlife behaviors
When Humans Went Away, the Wildlife Strayed – NY Times Massive butterfly swarm becomes the talk of Santa Cruz – SF Gate Scientists reversed memory loss by recharging the brain’s tiny engines – Science…
Hidden in bubbles: Scientists discover how sneaky seals dodge tourists
"These wet, less accessible and inconspicuous domes may not only provide refuge against human disturbance but also play a role as resting sites."
3 Red Cross volunteers die of Ebola as number of cases rises in Uganda
The volunteers are thought to have contracted the virus during a humanitarian mission in DR Congo in March and are believed to be “among the first known victims of the outbreak.”
Students cheer Jeremy Scott for ripping up his AI commencement speech
Fashion designer Jeremy Scott told graduates that AI can't replicate their humanity during a commencement speech at the Kansas City Art Institute.
Bees get distracted just like us, hinting at their own awareness
Even tiny insects need to focus. In a recent study, honey bees—usually quick to learn which scent means sugar—completely flubbed the task when a flashing light joined the party. This surprisingly human-like ...
Black Women, Beauty Politics and the Power of Rage in 'Is God Is'
In one of the film’s most surreal scenes, the twins at the center of *Is God Is*—Racine, “the Rough One,” and Anaia, “the Quiet One”—pretend to be strippers for a room full of men. But while Racine is welcomed, Anaia is rejected because her scarred face disrupts the men’s fantasies. That moment crystallizes one of the film’s central questions: What happens when Black women refuse to shrink themselves for the comfort of others? In Aleshea Harris’ Gothic revenge thriller, ugliness becomes both a burden and a source of power, as the film transforms into a stereotype-busting meditation on misogynoir, beauty politics and righteous rage. As the twins travel cross-country seeking vengeance against the father who burned their mother alive, Harris layers the conventions of the revenge genre with distinctly Black feminist aesthetics. The film moves between absurd comedy, trap music, intimate sisterhood and brutal violence while interrogating the ways Black women are expected to manage their pain, suppress their anger and perform acceptability. Anaia’s scarred face and Racine’s consuming rage become mirrors of the same misogynoir that shapes Black women’s lives—whether through beauty standards, domestic violence or the demand to remain silent. What makes *Is God Is* so striking is its refusal to look away from the “ugly.” Harris insists that Black women marked by violence, scars and fury still deserve visibility, complexity and even divinity. The film embraces the “angry Black woman” and the “ugly” Black woman as figures worthy of space, power and humanity. In doing so, it expands the tradition of Black feminist filmmaking by asking viewers to confront the realities dominant culture would rather ignore—and to recognize the beauty, dignity and selfhood that exist beyond respectability.
Welcome to sport’s ultimate taboo where athletes risk it all for millions in Las Vegas
The Enhanced Games promise human advancement and world records but critics fear more worrying effects
How worried should you be about a Garden Grove chemical spill or explosion’s impact on your health?
MMA is known to be an irritant, particularly for the lungs and heart, but it is not currently a known carcinogen in humans.
Opinion | Court Cases About Money and Speech in Politics
Readers discuss court cases about campaign finance. Also: Computer science and the humanities.
The Center for Health and Human Rights, the Georgetown University Global Health Institute, the Georgetown University Americas Institute, and the Georgetown University Science, Technology, and International Affairs Program in Conversation with PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa
On April 30, 2026, the Center for Health and Human Rights, the Georgetown University Global Health Institute, the Georgetown University Americas Institute, and the Georgetown University Science, Technology, and International
NFL, to its credit, admits MNF doubleheaders were a dud
It's human nature to resist admitting mistakes.
Trump's health department is expanding the use of AI in the hunt for fraud
The Department of Health and Human Services is boosting its use of artificial intelligence to monitor audits from federal grant recipients.
When Humans Went Away, the Wildlife Strayed
When people disappeared from the landscape, as they did during the pandemic, wild animals changed how they used space and resources, scientists found.
Lisa De Lor
Clune Construction has promoted Lisa De Lor to Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources.
US HHS Launches AI Initiative to Detect Fraud and Waste in Health Programs
May 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Thursday it has launched a new AI-led initiative to review annual audits to strengthen oversight across federally funded health programs amid concerns around widespread fraud. The program, called the Audit ...
Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Says Entertainment Will Be 'Least Affected' As AI Fears Rise — 'We Like Human Conflict'
Artificial intelligence may be coming for many industries, but Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) co-founder and Executive Chair Reed Hastings sees entertainment differently. The industry could be more resistant t...
‘Still shakes me’: Contractor recounts finding human skull in S.C. business
A contractor found human remains on Tuesday in the crawl space of a South Carolina business.
Common pesticide linked to hidden brain damage, scientists warn
Scientists have uncovered alarming new evidence that a common insecticide may leave lasting marks on the developing brain before a child is even born. Researchers studying New York City children found that prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos — a pesticide once widely used indoors and still used in agriculture — was linked to widespread brain abnormalities and weaker motor skills years later.
AI & Science: What Is the Future of Discovery?
Continued progress in artificial intelligence, its expanding usefulness in science, and its contributions to landmark advances suggest that we may have entered a new era of AI for science.The breakthroughs so far—such as predicting the structure of practically every known protein, with profound implications for our understanding of biology, health, and the treatment of disease—are notable not only for what was achieved but also how it was achieved and what that suggests for scientific progress. This special double issue of Dædalus poses the question: What is the future of scientific discovery in this new age of AI? Thirty-three scientists responded. Bringing perspectives from life sciences and medicine, cognitive science and neuroscience, the physical and earth sciences, chemistry and materials science, computer science, mathematics and the social sciences—they draw on their work at the frontier of AI and science. The authors write with an eye to the future, not just the present. They explore what is being achieved and what possibilities lie ahead; examine AI’s limitations and efforts to move forward; and investigate the larger implications of AI-assisted science—on how science is done, the role of the scientist, and the scientific method, as well as the challenges and complexities involved.The authors together exemplify a long-standing bidirectional relationship: AI advancing science, while science advances AI. Where that relationship will take us—a golden age of discovery? New scientist-machine collaborations? Autonomous labs? Discoveries without human understanding?—is a future we are only beginning to imagine, and one we must also shape if the beneficial possibilities are to be realized.Image: UMAP sculptures visualizing three Dædalus volumes on artificial intelligence. © 2026 by Refik Anadol.
Hidden in plain sight: Oregon’s illicit massage business boom
The storefronts can look like ordinary massage businesses, but advocates and prosecutors in Oregon say some are part of a broader human trafficking network.
HHS warns of children’s screen time use, citing impact on sleep, mental health
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned about children’s screen time in an advisory released Wednesday, citing impacts on sleep and mental health. The “Surgeon General’s Warn…
MIT scientists discover amino acid that helps the gut heal itself
MIT scientists have identified cysteine — an amino acid found in foods like meat, dairy, beans, and nuts — as a potent trigger for intestinal repair. In mice, a cysteine-rich diet activated immune cells that released healing signals, helping stem cells rebuild damaged intestinal tissue after radiation exposure. Researchers say the discovery could eventually lead to new dietary therapies for cancer patients suffering from treatment-related gut damage.
Transforming our future by unlocking the power of DNA: the representation of health-related genomic testing in UK news items
European Journal of Human Genetics - Transforming our future by unlocking the power of DNA: the representation of health-related genomic testing in UK news items
2 arrested in Toledo human trafficking investigation at business tied to prior prostitution stings
Scientists think humans developed right-handedness thanks to these 2 factors
A new study explored what aspect of humanity's evolution led to 90% right-hand dominance by collecting data from thousands of primates.
‘Still shakes me’: Contractor recounts finding human skull in crawl space of Rock Hill business
The remains were discovered around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at a business along Oakland Avenue near North Trade Street.
RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. quietly removed the two top leaders of a key preventive services panel last week as he seeks to overhaul its membership.
Scientists improve knowledge on sea level rise—and confirm it has been accelerating since 1960
Sea level rise is a direct consequence of human-induced climate change: global warming. It is relentless and very hard to stop. It arises from human-induced warming and the consequential expansion of ...
Cows can tell humans apart, new study finds
Domestic bovines watching videos of humans will stare at unfamiliar faces longer than faces they know.
A Physical Warp Drive Was Supposed to Be Impossible. Then These Scientists Found a Loophole.
Humans are one (small) step closer to traveling at faster-than-light speeds.
6,000-year-old humans with unique DNA are puzzling scientists - Futura-Sciences
The original hunter-gatherer group has no known modern descendants and no close ancient relatives. A study published in Science Advances details this isolated lineage. Led by Kim-Louise Krettek and senior author Cosimo Posth at the University of Tübingen, the project included collaboration with Andrea Casas-Vargas at the Universidad Nacional de...
Scientists bring crop protection research to local science classes
As the world’s population continues to grow, farmers across the globe are working hard to feed more than 8 billion humans. Agriculture at that scale requires interventions, including herbicides and pesticides to keep crops healthy and free from disease and insect infestations. Chemical herbicides and pesticides were, and are, a common solution...
Student researcher examines how mental health affects first responder job performance
For first responders, no two days are the same, but one thing remains constant: the pressure to make split-second decisions that can save a life. Kennesaw State University research suggests that mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and insomnia may significantly impact how well first responders can do their jobs. Mahita Polineni, a third-year psychology student in KSU’s Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, is studying how these factors affect cognitive functioning including memory, concentration, and decision-making among emergency medical responders.
Inside downtown L.A.'s immersive 'Hospital of Emotions' exhibit
A new immersive art project in Los Angeles is set to occupy the shuttered St. Vincent Medical Center, turning a site in transition into a large-scale environment organized around human emotion.
Lost for 150,000 years: Rainforest discovery upends human history
For decades, scientists believed ancient humans avoided dense rainforests, treating them as nearly impossible environments for early survival. But a groundbreaking discovery in West Africa is rewriting that story. Researchers uncovered evidence that humans were living deep within rainforest environments in present-day Côte d'Ivoire around 150,000 years ago — far earlier than anyone thought possible.
Exhibit highlights the health impacts of online violence affecting children and adolescents
The World Health Organization (WHO) is drawing attention to the growing importance of addressing the impacts of digital environments on children’s health and development.
Possible human remains found in crawl space of Rock Hill business
Officers were called around 11:30 a.m. to a business in the 300 block of Oakland Ave. after workers renovating the property found the remains in the crawl space.
Possible human remains discovered at Rock Hill business: Police
The Rock Hill Police Department is investigating the discovery of possible human remains in the crawl space of a business on Oakland Ave.
2026 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Award
Undergraduate senior biochemistry student Lillian Ott (Mohanty group) has been awarded the 2026 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship, one of the country’s most prestigious honors for graduate students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The program, jointly sponsored by the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force, supports doctoral students across a broad range of scientific and technological fields of strategic importance. This highly competitive fellowship provides full tuition, fees, and a monthly stipend for three years. In 2026, only 102 fellowships were awarded nationwide. Lillian also received an honorable mention for the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). Studying biochemistry at UCLA, Lillian became excited about how her physical science background could be applied to solve environmental issues. She joined the Subsurface Engineering Analysis Laboratory (SEA Lab) led by Professor Sanjay Mohanty in the Samueli’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. In the SEA lab, she has studied the fate and transport of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are ubiquitous “forever chemicals” and known carcinogens that impact water quality worldwide. This fall, she will begin her Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University with Professor Nina Zhao. Her research will be focused on metabolomics and the discovery of unrecognized chemical determinants of environmental and human health. “I have seen the serious and unforeseen environmental and health consequences from man-made chemicals like PFAS and microplastics, which are often only appreciated after the damage has been done. I hope that my research can lead to more sustainable chemical design and inform policy and solutions-based innovation in public health and water quality engineering,” Lillian said. Penny Jennings, UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, penjen@g.ucla.edu.
Texas health officials report first human West Nile case of the year
A Texas resident has been diagnosed with West Nile neuroinvasive disease, a severe and relatively rare complication of the illness. It’s the first reported human case of West Nile in Texas this...
Roundup: More identity verification tech for digital health exchanges
Verato launches a shared identity verification infrastructure to simplify healthcare operations. Epic makes IAL2-compliant patient identity tools from 1Kosmos and Vouched available in MyChart, while Zoom adds AI-driven human assurance in video meetings.
Defining An Intelligent Business
Some thoughts on data quality, semantic layers, human adoption, and practical strategies for building intelligent businesses
If/Then: Pending Deregulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Could Create Significant Negative Health Effects
If the US Environmental Protection Agency finalizes a rule on greenhouse gas emissions without quantifying related effects on human health, then Congress could respond by requiring this and future rules to account for human health effects.
Global warming is accelerating 5,000 times faster than rice can evolve
A new study finds that climate change is creating environments where humans have never successfully cultivated rice before.
Scientists Challenge a Long-Held Belief About Why Human Childbirth Is So Difficult
A new study suggests that difficult childbirth is not exclusive to humans.
Kudos to Cheer Club, College of Business faculty, Cybersecurity team and more
Becky Cottrell, Ph.D., Department of Social Work, and Bridget Arend, Ph.D., School of Education Becky Cottrell from the Department of Social Work and Bridget Arend, Ph.D., from the School of Education co-authored an article recently published in an international journal. Read the article. Biff Baker, Ph.D., College of Business Biff Baker, Ph.D., received a Best in Track award from the Society for Advancement of Management for research examining bureaucratic inefficiencies within Section 8 subsidized housing programs. The study focuses on how administrative delays and communication breakdowns can create housing instability for families and discourage landlord participation. It also offers recommendations to improve accountability and trust in public housing systems. Brendan Fry, Ph.D., Department of Mathematics and Statistics Brendan Fry, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, co-authored the article “Modeling the Impact of Venous Collapsibility on Retinal Oxygenation,” published in the Journal of Theoretical Biology. The interdisciplinary research brought together scholars from the University of Delaware, Indiana University Indianapolis, McGill University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Access the article. Bridget Arend, Ph.D., School of Education Bridget Arend, Ph.D., professor in the School of Education, co-published the book “Facilitating Seven Ways of Learning: A Resource for More Purposeful, Effective, and Enjoyable College Teaching, Second Edition” with James R. Davis. The book explores practical approaches to improving college teaching and student learning experiences. Buy the book. College of Business Faculty At the 2026 Western Decision Sciences Institute international conference, Sally Baalbaki-Yassine, Ph.D., Debora Gilliard, Ph.D., and David Lynn Hoffman, Ph.D., from the College of Business received the Best Case Study Paper Award for “Oreo: A Global Success Story in Brand Evolution and Market Leadership.” Lisa McVicker, Ph.D., and Apryl Brodersen, Ph.D., also had their paper, “Electronic Performance Monitoring: Employer Panacea or Legal Quagmire?” accepted for publication in the Journal of Business Leadership. Community Engagement Exchange Program Metropolitan State University of Denver was selected to host international Fellow Aleja Henao Espitia of Bogotá, Colombia through the Community Engagement Exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State. View Espitia's LinkedIn profile. David Varel, Ph.D., College of Letters, Arts and Sciences MSU Denver historian David Varel, Ph.D., has been awarded a 2026 ACLS Fellowship by the American Council of Learned Societies. The fellowship program supports outstanding scholarship in the humanities and social sciences, and selected just 63 scholars from more than 2,000 applicants this year. Varel’s project, “The Black Chicago School: Academic Activism in the Age of American Apartheid,” explores the work of Black scholars who challenged scientific racism, built alternative institutions and helped lay the foundation for the modern civil rights movement. The fellowship provides up to $60,000 to support full-time research and writing. Learn more about the fellowship. MSU Denver Office of Financial Aid Team Several MSU Denver employees were recognized for leadership and service during the Colorado Association of Financial Aid Administrators (CAFAA) conference held in May in Crested Butte. Don Holtzen, interim associate director of systems, chaired the conference and was recognized for his service as CAFAA conference chair and technology chair during the 2025-26 term. Holtzen also received the Postsecondary Institution Professional of the Year award, which recognizes financial-aid professionals who have made significant contributions to their institutions and to CAFAA. Tori Pacheco, associate director of Student Services, helped design décor and facilitate the conference and was recognized for her service as CAFAA secretary during the 2025-26 term. Destiny Candelaria, call center coordinator, served on the conference planning committee and presented on One Stops during the event. Michael Nguyen, executive director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, assisted as a CAFAA board member and was recognized for serving as president-elect during the 2025-26 term. Richard Balbag, program assistant I, received the Distinguished Support Staff Member of the Year award, honoring staff members who have made exceptional contributions to their financial-aid offices. Military Friendly Recognition Military Friendly has awarded MSU Denver Gold Status as a military-friendly university and ranked the University No. 7 nationally for military spouses. The recognition reflects MSU Denver’s strong support systems for veterans and military spouses, including transfer credit assistance and retention-focused resources. As of 2026, 1,050 military-connected students are enrolled at the University, advancing institutional priorities around serving veterans and supporting student retention. MSU Denver Cheer Club The MSU Denver Cheer Club earned third place in the 4-Year College Small Coed Intermediate division at the USA Spirit Nationals. Celebrate the win on Instagram. MSU Denver Cybersecurity Team An MSU Denver cybersecurity team earned first place in the Strategist category at the 2026 CYBER RECon National Competition hosted at Fort Meade, Maryland, by U.S. Cyber Command. Led by Jeffrey London, Ph.D., and undergraduate student Matthew Bopp, the team competed against universities and law schools nationwide with its 30-page legal analysis on cybersecurity and free speech titled “Freedom of Speech and MDM: Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation.” The paper also earned Bopp a personal invitation to apply to the University of Maryland School of Law. MSU Denver Debate Team MSU Denver Debate won the 2026 Sierra Sustainability Summit hosted at Yosemite National Park in April. Students Kat Conte and Simon Bernhard bested teams from George Washington University, Gallaudet University, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, the University of San Francisco and Tennessee Tech in the modified present-and-defend style competition. Their proposal recommended adapting Colorado’s Keep Colorado Wild Pass model to support California state parks facing budget constraints. Learn about the summit. MSU Denver Women’s Golf MSU Denver Women’s Golf was represented on the national stage this month as junior Neige Dunn competed as an individual at the NCAA West Regional. She became the first Roadrunner in 10 years to qualify for NCAA Regionals as an individual. Get the details.
Scientists May Have Finally Solved Why Most Humans Are Right-Handed
Walking upright and bigger brains may explain our unusual handedness.
Neanderthals dined on shellfish much earlier than humans
Many of their harvesting techniques are similar to ones used today.
Bird and Human Faces Share the Same Genetic Blueprint. Why Do They Look So Different?
Changes in non-coding DNA sequences make all the difference.
Leg evolution made most humans right-handed
'Rightie' preference isn't seen in any of our primate relatives.
Scientists May Have Found the Blueprint of the Human Body at the Bottom of the Ocean
Scientists discovered that the brainless sea anemone build their bodies with a technique common in bilaterians... which is what humans are.
What’s Next for Artemis II AVATARs
Organ chips from Artemis II's AVATAR investigation have arrived at the laboratory at Emulate, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts for analysis. The AVATAR (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response) investigation uses personalized organ chips made from each astronaut's own cells to study the impacts of space radiation and microgravity on human health.
MSU study challenges notions about trees and human health
Researchers found that tree canopies do improve health, but benefits vary based on socioeconomic factors such as income.
Common Cleaning Chemical Could Triple Your Risk of a Dangerous Liver Disease
Scientists are uncovering a possible connection between everyday chemical exposure and serious liver damage.
Delaware health protections, human trafficking awareness bills advance
A slew of health care affordability, protections made waves in Dover, while bill to preserve lottery sales cleared committee. Catch up here.
Scientists Discover Over 1,700 'Dark' Proteins Hidden in Human Cells
A new layer of the human genome has been revealed.
This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body
Scientists in South Korea have discovered that a probiotic bacterium found in kimchi may help the body flush out tiny plastic particles before they can build up in organs. In lab tests, the kimchi-derived microbe clung tightly to nanoplastics even under conditions designed to mimic the human intestine, where other bacteria quickly lost their grip.
Scientists think they’ve cracked the mystery of human right-handedness
A new study suggests humans became overwhelmingly right-handed because of two major evolutionary shifts: walking on two legs and developing much larger brains. Researchers found that as human ancestors evolved, their right-hand preference steadily intensified — transforming a mild tendency into one of humanity’s most distinctive traits.
Integrated sensing networks for One Health monitoring
Nature Sensors - This Perspective outlines an integrated sensing framework for One Health, linking human, animal and environmental monitoring through connected sensors and AI-driven data fusion to...
Scientists Discover Ancient “Language Switches” Hidden in Human DNA
Researchers have identified tiny genetic “switches” that appear to play a surprisingly large role in human language ability.
Belonging after disaster: How 'ibasho' may aid mental health recovery
Natural disasters drastically affect human lives—destroying homes, separating families, leading to disruption of daily routines, which affects their stability. While emergency mental health responses ...
Scientists reveal how seven days of fasting transforms the human body
Scientists have discovered that the human body undergoes a dramatic internal transformation during extended fasting, with major changes appearing only after about three days without food. In a seven-day water-only fasting study, researchers tracked thousands of proteins in the blood and found widespread shifts affecting organs throughout the body — including the brain. While the body quickly switches from burning glucose to fat, the most intriguing biological changes linked to potential health benefits didn’t emerge until later in the fast.
Butterflies 15 hosts mental health expo for women survivors
Butterflies 15 will host a mental health expo for victims of human trafficking at the Main Library on Tuesday. From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., stop by the ...
UNR graduation photos — journalism, education, public health
Check graduation ceremonies for the Reynolds School of Journalism, the College of Education & Human Development and the School of Public Health.
New study debunks the biggest fear about yo-yo dieting
For years, “yo-yo dieting” has been blamed for wrecking metabolism and causing lasting damage, but a major new review says the fear may be wildly overblown. After analyzing decades of studies in humans and animals, researchers found little convincing evidence that losing weight and regaining it actually causes long-term harm. While regaining weight can erase some health improvements, it doesn’t appear to make people worse off than before.
University of Washington study finds decline in pollinators puts human health at risk
A new study from the University of Washington details how a decline in pollinating insects is putting human health at risk.
Scientists find 'holy grail' of genes that could regrow human limbs
Humans in The Andes Have Evolved a Strange Digestive Superpower
Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew...
Humans in The Andes Have Evolved a Strange Digestive Superpower
Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew...
The real reason exercise makes you stronger isn’t what you think
Exercise may be training your brain just as much as your body. Researchers discovered that certain brain cells stay highly active even after a workout ends, and those lingering signals appear to help the body build endurance over time. In experiments with mice, blocking these brain cells prevented improvements in stamina, even when the animals still exercised normally.
The world according to the absorbing and amazing nose of a dog
It’s a sensitive instrument that humans have not been able to duplicate.
North Dakota launches initiative focused on suicide prevention support and training for rural healthcare providers | Health and Human Services North Dakota
North Dakota is launching a new rural healthcare suicide prevention initiative aimed at strengthening follow-up care and closing critical gaps after suicide risk is identified. The effort follows recommendations from the North Dakota Suicide Fatality Review Commission and supports the Zero Suicide framework across rural and tribal healthcare systems.The initiative will support rural and tribal healthcare providers in implementing standardized suicide risk screening, follow-up care after suicide attempts and improved referral pathways into mental health and behavioral healthcare services.
Stunning fossil discovery in Ethiopia rewrites human origins
A stunning fossil discovery in Ethiopia shows that early Homo and a previously unknown Australopithecus species lived together around 2.6 to 2.8 million years ago. The find overturns the classic “ape-to-human” progression and paints human evolution as a crowded, branching tree with multiple species coexisting. Scientists dated the fossils using volcanic ash deposits and are now investigating what these ancient relatives ate and whether they competed for resources.
US moves to end job protections for hundreds of health department workers
President Donald Trump's administration on Friday moved to strip U.S. Department of Health and Human Services workers of civil service job protections, according to an email reviewed by Reuters.
Trump leaves China with breakthroughs — and unfinished business on Xi’s biggest fights
Trump returns from China summit praising Xi and trade progress, but Taiwan, AI, human rights, and Iran remain unresolved after high-stakes talks.
At Yale, Matthew Verich explored the science of human connection
Neuroscience major Matthew Verich explored the brain in Yale labs, found purpose in psychiatry, and built community through music, mentorship, and faith.
Rocket Science Health validates targeted olfactory-cleft deposition in non-human primates ahead of the 4th Nasal Formulation & Delivery Summit
As the pace of modern drug discovery accelerates, the industry is increasingly recognizing that a breakthrough molecule is only as effective as its ability to reach the target site.
Silicon Valley's latest binge-watch is a humanoid warehouse worker
Figure AI's livestream of a humanoid robot sorting packages drew millions of views, and showed the promise and limits of warehouse automation.
Michigan Health Department releases findings about project on contaminants in firefighters’ blood
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released findings from a project to determine concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in blood of Michigan firefighters.
US seeks indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro
The potential charges relate to Cuba's 1996 downing of humanitarian planes, US media outlets report.
Book Review: The Mind-Boggling Science of Enormous Numbers
In "Huge Numbers," mathematician Richard Elwes spotlights some of the largest numbers humans have ever contemplated.
A chemical found in fish could help reinvent your sunscreen
It’s been over 25 years since the FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen in the United States. But a molecule called gadusol found in fish and coral reefs is a promising candidate. It absorbs U.V. rays — acting like a built-in sunscreen for fish. But there’s a big hurdle if scientists want to turn gadusol into human sunscreen: They’d need to make a lot of it. A new study out this week in the journal Trends in Biotechnology takes us a big step closer. Their solution? Using the bacteria best known for making your stomach hurt: e. Coli. Interested in more science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Climate change and social health
Nature Human Behaviour - Climate change and social health are deeply interconnected: climate impacts erode social conditions, while social disconnection weakens collective climate action....
Cuban political prisoner released amid high-stakes US negotiations
A political prisoner in Cuba was released May 14 amid pressure from the United States and humanitarian groups.
Scientists identify ‘ghost’ of a long-extinct relative in humans today
Scientists retrieved proteins from six teeth unearthed in China that reveal a potential link between Homo erectus and later human species, including Homo sapiens.
Rutgers Students Bring Science Stories to the National Stage at Planet Forward Storyfest
For eight Rutgers students, the George Washington University Planet Forward Environmental Storyfest in April was more than a conference. It was an opportunity to show how science storytelling can transform complex research into deeply human stories that connect with audiences far beyond the laboratory. Representing the university at one of the nation’s leading gatherings for […]
Craig Venter obituary
Pioneering and controversial geneticist who was one of the first to sequence the human genome, in part by using his own DNA
Ultrahuman Ring Pro review: The future of smart rings looks a lot like its present
The major innovations on the Ultrahuman Ring Pro are in its charging case.
Humans are bad at making complex decisions. AI can call them out
A new tool is designed to help users rank a set of choices – such as job applicants, graduate schools, even Oscar candidates.
Focus on Eye Health During Healthy Vision Month | Texas Health and Human Services
Healthy Vision Month in May is a great time for Texans to focus on protecting their vision health and preventing eye disease.
An Atlas of Mental Health
Mental health diagnoses can help, but human minds are more sophisticated than rigid categories. We may need better "maps," not just boxes, to understand mental health and illness.
Scientists discover hidden math secret inside Chinese money plant leaves
Scientists have uncovered a hidden mathematical secret inside the leaves of the Chinese money plant: a naturally occurring geometric pattern known as a Voronoi diagram, something typically associated with city planning, computer science, and network design. By mapping tiny pores and looping veins in the plant’s leaves, researchers discovered that the plant organizes itself using the same kind of elegant spatial logic humans use to solve complex distance problems — without ever “measuring” anything.
Gotta catch an MP! Players ‘debate’ UK politicians in Pokémon-style game
Creator of Politidex hopes free online app will help humanise politics and act as a way of ‘flipping the narrative’
The political polarization of health outcomes in the USA
Nature Human Behaviour - Using individual-level medical data and death records, this study finds that conservatives in the USA experienced worse health and higher mortality than liberals during the...
Time matters: circadian genetics and the molecular logic of human health and disease
Nature Reviews Genetics - The circadian clock controls transcriptional and signalling networks across tissues to maintain homeostasis, with pathological consequences to its disruption. Kuo et al....
Public health officials warn fentanyl may now be mixed with substances not approved for human use
Public health officials warn fentanyl is now being combined with new substances that aren’t approved for human use and are often undetectable to the user.