Left Eye Contact Creates Stronger Emotional Bonds, Says Neuroscientist
Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart explains how focusing on someone's left eye during conversation can trigger primal bonding mechanisms and create deeper emotional connections.
Category : Research
Scientists Recreate 3,500-Year-Old Ancient Egyptian Perfumes
Researchers have successfully recreated perfumes used in ancient Egyptian mummification, offering new insights into historical rituals and medicine through advanced VOC analysis.
Period Blood Test May Offer Home Cervical Cancer Screening
A new study reveals that menstrual blood collected via a sanitary pad strip can detect HPV with high accuracy, potentially providing a non-invasive, convenient home alternative to traditional cervical screening methods.
Potential Discovery of Viking Warlord Ivarr the Boneless' Grave
Archaeologist Steve Dickinson claims a hill on the west Cumbrian coast may be the long-sought burial mound of Ivarr the Boneless, a formidable ninth-century Viking leader who led the Great Heathen Army.
Scientists Recreate Ancient Egyptian Perfumes for Museums
Archaeologists have revived 3,500-year-old fragrances used in Egyptian mummification, creating scented cards and stations for multisensory museum displays in Germany and Denmark.
Human Chin and Testicle Size: Evolution's Unsolved Mysteries
Scientists explore why humans uniquely have chins and why primate testicle sizes vary, using convergent evolution to test theories but leaving some questions unanswered.
Oxford Study Debunks Statin Side-Effect Myths, Urges Label Changes
A major Oxford University review finds most reported statin side effects are not directly caused by the drugs, urging updated patient information to address widespread confusion.
Alzheimer's Drug Slows Memory Loss in Mice by Clearing Brain Plaques
New York researchers have discovered a promising drug that slows memory loss and improves learning in mice by clearing harmful amyloid beta plaques in the brain, offering hope for future Alzheimer's treatments.
Stem Cell Therapy Breakthrough for Parkinson's Disease
Researchers at USC's Keck Medicine have developed a novel stem cell therapy that could slow Parkinson's progression by restoring dopamine production in the brain.
Ape Imagination Study: Bonobo Shows Pretend Play Ability
A groundbreaking experiment with Kanzi the bonobo suggests apes may share the human capacity for imagination, challenging long-held beliefs about cognitive uniqueness.
Newborns Can Anticipate Rhythm in Music, Study Finds
Research reveals newborns can detect and predict rhythmic patterns in music, suggesting rhythm is part of our biological toolkit while melody develops after birth.
Bonobo Kanzi Shows Ability to Play Pretend in Scientific Study
Groundbreaking research reveals a captive bonobo named Kanzi could distinguish between real and imaginary objects, suggesting apes may share imaginative capacities with humans.
Newborns Born With Rhythm, Study Shows Musical Expectations
Groundbreaking research reveals newborns as young as two days old can predict rhythmic patterns, suggesting rhythm is innate while melody develops later through exposure.
Scientists Urge Research on Human Reproduction in Space
Experts warn that human reproduction in space has shifted from science fiction to practical concern, requiring urgent international collaboration and ethical guidelines.
Beavers Rank Higher Than Humans in Monogamy Study
A University of Cambridge study reveals humans rank below beavers and other mammals in monogamy rates, sparking debate about modern relationship trends.
Women Prefer Partners Who Look Like Brothers, Study Finds
New research from South Korea shows women have a clear preference for men with facial features similar to their own, while men favour dissimilarity in partners.
Smart Drug May Reset Body Clock to Ease Jet Lag
Scientists in Japan have developed a compound called Mic-628 that can reset the body's circadian rhythm, potentially reducing jet lag recovery time from seven days to four in mice.
Ancient Egyptian Mummies Show Modern Health Conditions
Advanced CT scans of 2,000-year-old Egyptian mummies reveal back pain and dental issues, showing conditions still common today, with findings to be displayed at the California Science Centre.
Period Blood HPV Test: A Smear Alternative Emerges
Chinese research suggests testing menstrual blood for HPV could match smear test accuracy, offering a less invasive option to boost cervical screening uptake.
Ancient Egyptian Mummy Scans Show Back Pain Like Modern Humans
CT scans of 2,000-year-old Egyptian mummies reveal spinal degeneration and dental problems, offering unprecedented insight into ancient health conditions that parallel contemporary medical issues.
Period Blood HPV Test Could Replace Smear Tests
New research suggests testing menstrual blood for HPV could provide a non-invasive alternative to traditional cervical screening, potentially increasing accessibility for women.
Autism Diagnosis Gender Gap Closing in Adulthood, Study Finds
Groundbreaking Swedish research tracking 2.7 million people suggests autism diagnosis rates become nearly equal between men and women by age 20, challenging long-held assumptions about gender disparities.
Lelia Duley: Medical Research Pioneer's Legacy
A tribute to Professor Lelia Duley, whose groundbreaking work in maternal health and clinical trials saved countless lives globally. Her obituary highlights her dedication to evidence-based medicine.
Home Blood Test Breakthrough for Alzheimer's Diagnosis
UK researchers are developing a revolutionary finger-prick blood test for Alzheimer's that could enable early detection from home, overcoming limitations of current diagnostic methods.
Human Evolution Mysteries: Testicles and Chins
Scientists explore why humans have unique features like chins and varying testicle sizes, using evolutionary biology and convergent patterns to uncover answers.
Statin Muscle Pain Mystery Uncovered in New Research
A new study reveals why statins cause muscle pain in some users, linking it to calcium leaks in muscle cells, while highlighting the nocebo effect's role.
Viking-Age Execution Pit Found Near Cambridge by Students
Cambridge University students have discovered a gruesome 9th-century burial pit containing decapitated and mutilated bodies, possibly victims of execution or battle.
Woolfson's Book Examines Synthetic Life Creation
A review of Adrian Woolfson's 'On the Future of Species' discusses whether humanity is nearing the creation of synthetic life, exploring scientific and ethical implications.
Cambridge Students Find Possible Viking Execution Pit
Cambridge University archaeology students have discovered a burial pit containing remains of at least 10 young men, possibly victims of Viking-Saxon conflicts, during a training dig at Wandlebury Country Park.
Space Reproduction Urgent Priority for Mars Missions
International experts warn human fertility in space is now a practical concern requiring immediate research and ethical guidelines as long-duration missions approach.
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