News

  1. Genetics

    The ‘language gene’ didn’t give humans a big leg up in evolution

    Scientists have long debated the role of a gene called FOXP2 in recent human evolution.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  2. Health & Medicine

    Hurricane Maria’s death toll in Puerto Rico topped 1,100, a new study says

    According to data from the Puerto Rico vital statistics system, Hurricane Maria killed an estimated 1,139 people.

    By Aimee Cunningham
  3. Anthropology

    Cremated remains reveal hints of who is buried at Stonehenge

    Ancient stone monument held burials of people from more than 200 kilometers away, a new study suggests.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Health & Medicine

    Google Glass could help children with autism socialize with others

    Google Glass has a new lease on life, and this time it’s helping children with autism improve their social skills, a pilot trial suggests.