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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.
Scientists at Harvard Medical School have uncovered thousands of previously unknown proteins that could revolutionize how we understand disease and develop new treatments. This discovery reveals that human cells can combine instructions from different genes to create entirely new, functional proteins.
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.
Two people who received genetically engineered pig kidneys have successfully transitioned to human organ transplants, proving a crucial step forward in solving the organ shortage crisis. Their bodies didn't reject the human organs despite months with pig kidneys.
An Italian robotics company just unveiled a humanoid robot that can actually feel touch across its entire body, making it safer to work alongside humans. Built in half a year, Gene.01 combines advanced AI with tactile sensing to learn tasks through physical demonstration.
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 research reveals our evolutionary history wasn't a straight line from apes to humans. Scientists are rethinking how we classify our ancient relatives as discoveries show they were more sophisticated than we believed.
A new method has revealed that all living humans carry DNA from a mysterious extinct human group that interbred with our ancestors before they left Africa. The discovery rewrites our understanding of human evolution and proves we're connected to relatives we've never even found fossils for.
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.
Nearly half a million years ago, ancient humans in Zambia fitted large logs together to build a structure—long before our species even existed. The discovery rewrites what we thought possible in the Stone Age.
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.
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