SCIENCE

Residues on arrow tips found in South Africa hint at how far back in history humans have been using poison for survival.Residues on arrow tips found in South Africa hint at how far back in history humans have been using poison for survival. Read More

Now the government’s recommendation is to “limit” drinking, without specifying safe amounts for men and women. The guidelines no longer warn of risks like cancer.Now the government’s recommendation is to “limit” drinking, without specifying safe amounts for men and women. The guidelines no longer warn of risks like cancer. Read More

Jawbones and other remains, similar to specimens found in Europe, were dated to 773,000 years and help close a gap in Africa’s fossil record of human origins.Jawbones and other remains, similar to specimens found in Europe, were dated to 773,000 years and help close a gap in Africa’s fossil record of human origins. Read More

Most of the reserves in the country are extra-heavy oil that’s tough to extract and generates more greenhouse gases.Most of the reserves in the country are extra-heavy oil that’s tough to extract and generates more greenhouse gases. Read More

They drew with crayons, possibly fed on maggots and maybe even kissed us: Forty millenniums later, our ancient human cousins continued to make news.They drew with crayons, possibly fed on maggots and maybe even kissed us: Forty millenniums later, our ancient human cousins continued to make news. Read More

Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found. Read More

The developers of Revolution Wind off Rhode Island and Empire Wind off New York are the latest to sue the Trump administration.The developers of Revolution Wind off Rhode Island and Empire Wind off New York are the latest to sue the Trump administration. Read More

As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance.As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance. Read More

Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H. funding was cut.Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H. funding was cut. Read More

Scientists took samples from whale blow, identifying possible disease risks for marine mammals in northern seas.Scientists took samples from whale blow, identifying possible disease risks for marine mammals in northern seas. Read More