Humans

Chemistry

These researchers are unlocking Renaissance beauty secrets

An art historian has teamed up with chemists to uncover the science behind cosmetics used around 500 years ago.

Humans

Why humans have more voice control than any other primates

Unlike all other studied primates, humans lack vocal membranes. That lets humans produce the sounds that language is built on, a new study suggests.

Health & Medicine

Multiple sclerosis has a common viral culprit, opening doors to new approaches

Learning how the common Epstein-Barr virus may trigger multiple sclerosis could help experts design better treatments — or perhaps end the disease.

Health & Medicine

A shot of immune proteins may protect against malaria for months

A monoclonal antibody for malaria passed an early hurdle and now will be tested in children in Africa, who are most at risk of dying from the disease.

Health & Medicine

Tiny amoebas move faster when carrying cargo than without

A new study of the carrying capacity of single-celled amoebas may help scientists develop mini “trucks” to precisely target disease in the human body.

Health & Medicine

I think I have long COVID. What does that mean?

The condition comes with varying levels of severity and symptoms, making it hard to diagnose and treat.

Health & Medicine

This stick-on ultrasound patch could let you watch your own heart beat

A new, coin-sized ultrasound probe can stick to the skin like a Band-Aid for up to two days straight, marking a milestone in personalized medicine.

Anthropology

Famine and disease may have driven ancient Europeans’ lactose tolerance

Dealing with food shortages and infections over thousands of years, not widespread milk consumption, may be how an ability to digest dairy evolved.

Climate

Humans may not be able to handle as much heat as scientists thought

Humans’ capacity to endure heat stress may be lower than previously thought — bad news as climate change leads to more heat waves around the globe.

Health & Medicine

Here’s what to do when someone at home has COVID-19

Creating an isolation ward and filtering the air can prevent viral transmission.

Humans

Ancient DNA links an East Asian Homo sapiens woman to early Americans

Genetic clues point to a Late Stone Age trek from southwestern China to North America.

Health & Medicine

The world is ‘losing the window’ to contain monkeypox, experts warn

As the global monkeypox outbreak surges, the world is giving the “virus room to run like it never has before,” researchers say.