Ancient humans left Africa earlier than thought, new discovery shows
A discovery of prehistoric tools in China suggests that ancient humans left Africa much earlier than scientists had thought. Archaeologists discovered artifacts that suggest...
Oldest color is pink, scientists discover
The oldest color in the world is bright pink, says a team of scientists. They discovered our planet's oldest color from rocks beneath the...
Parasitoid wasp with giant stinger discovered
Scientists have discovered a parasitoid wasp with a huge stinger. They discovered the new parasitoid wasp species in western Amazonia, i.e., between the Andes...
Spiders fly on electric fields, say scientists
Spiders fly, even on windless days, because they take advantage of electric fields. For hundreds of years, scientists have wondered about the aerodynamic capabilities...
HIV-1 vaccine human trial shows promise
An HIV-1 vaccine human trial and a parallel trial with rhesus monkeys have shown promising results. The 'mosaic' HIV-1 vaccine has the potential to...
Global warming models are underestimating future temperature increases
Global warming models may be significantly underestimating future temperature rises, says an international group of scientists. In a new study, scientists have discovered that...
Fibre-optic networks could be ‘game-changer’ for earthquake detection
The untold miles of manmade fibre-optic cables that are buried in the Earth's crust could be used to monitor ground vibrations and predict earthquakes,...
General relativity test – Einstein was right
Another general relativity test shows that Albert Einstein was right. Einstein's General Theory of Relativity predicted that all objects would fall at the same...
Biodegradable recyclable plastic for widespread use looking more feasible
A recyclable plastic that is biodegradable and cheap to make has come closer to being feasible for widespread use.
Chemists at Colorado State University...
Microgrids to build power resilience in New Orleans
Installing microgrids in New Orleans communities that are less prone to flooding could help keep grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, and essential services going...