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A Spanish research team successfully kept a donated human uterus alive outside the body for an entire day using a breakthrough machine they nicknamed "Mother." This achievement could transform fertility treatments and uterus transplants while helping scientists understand the earliest moments of pregnancy.
A Duke scientist's new book reveals how our bodies constantly adjust to different environments, from deep-sea diving to high altitudes. Understanding this shared human adaptability could fight dangerous health misinformation.
From the oxygen-thin peaks of the Himalayas to the crushing depths of ocean floors, human bodies have evolved remarkable abilities to thrive where other species can't. Scientists are uncovering how these adaptations reveal the incredible flexibility built into our biology.
Ancient humans in China crafted sophisticated stone tools during a brutal ice age, proving creativity thrives under pressure. The discovery rewrites what we thought we knew about early human innovation.
New research reveals humans can sense hidden objects through sand without touching them, a skill we share with shorebirds. The discovery could revolutionize robotics and assistive technology.
Researchers discovered that a molecule once thought to only mark proteins for breakdown also directly controls how our bodies store and use sugar. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for diabetes, obesity, and metabolic diseases.
After months of being held over an unpaid hospital bill, a deceased patient's body was finally released to his family in Kenya following intervention by the nation's ombudsman. The case sparked important conversations about human dignity and legal protections for grieving families.
The federal government just announced a groundbreaking $134 million initiative to measure, track, and safely remove microplastics from human bodies and drinking water. Every tested human placenta contains plastic particles, but scientists are finally fighting back.
New fossil discoveries reveal how our uniquely powerful thumbs helped make us human. The evolution of our hands may be just as important as our big brains in shaping who we became.
Scientists discovered tiny genetic "switches" that shaped human language ability before we split from Neanderthals. These ancient regulators still influence how we learn and use language today.
New discoveries at an Israeli cave reveal that Neanderthals and early humans didn't just coexist—they collaborated, shared tools, and even buried their dead together. This groundbreaking find rewrites our understanding of human evolution as a story of cooperation, not competition.
Scientists discovered ancient human ancestor fossils in Morocco dating back 800,000 years, revealing that North Africa played a central role in human evolution. The findings are transforming our understanding of how early humans lived, worked, and mourned their dead.
A newly excavated cave in Israel reveals that Neanderthals and early humans didn't just cross paths—they shared tools, burial practices, and possibly symbolic rituals. This discovery rewrites our understanding of early human cooperation.
Four astronauts launched aboard NASA's Artemis 2 mission on April 1, marking humanity's first return to lunar orbit in over five decades. The crew will travel farther into space than any humans before them during their historic 10-day journey.
Four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis 2 mission crossed into the moon's gravitational sphere on April 6, becoming the first humans to reach lunar space since 1972. Tonight, they'll break the distance record for human spaceflight.
Scientists discovered that male Neanderthals and female humans formed most ancient relationships, solving a 20-year genetic mystery. The finding reveals how social choices shaped human evolution.
Scientists discovered our cells evolved through cooperation, not competition. Now research shows humanity's greatest advances come from working together across boundaries.
The United Nations just launched a worldwide coalition to put human rights at the center of global decision-making. The Global Alliance for Human Rights unites governments, businesses, faith leaders, and everyday citizens around a shared vision of justice.
Actor Ethan Hawke delivered a moving explanation of why AI can never replace human creativity, describing his daughter's imperfect art as more valuable than any AI-generated masterpiece. His response is resonating with millions who worry about technology replacing human expression.
Four astronauts just broke the record for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth, soaring past the Moon and witnessing views no one has seen before. The Artemis II mission marks a giant leap toward humanity's return to the Moon and eventual journey to Mars.
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