Articles by Léa Surugue

Léa Surugue

Email : l.surugue@ibtimes.co.uk

virus

New giant virus found in sewage refutes 'fourth domain of life' theory

The klosneuvirus seems to have grown by acquiring DNA from their hosts.

Apr 6, 2017

World Health Day 2017 theme: Biggest myths about depression - and why they're wrong

Depression is one of the most common and debilitating diseases in the world.

Apr 6, 2017

Neanderthals

Is human flesh calorific? Cannibal Neanderthals didn't just eat each other for nutrition

For the first time, a scientist presents a full nutritional template for the calorific value of the human body.

Apr 6, 2017

blood fossil

Tick full of 30-million-year-old monkey blood discovered trapped in amber fossil

The fossil is thought to be between 15 and 30 million years old.

Apr 6, 2017

Chimpanzee Conservation Centre Somoria Guinea

Great apes can spot when we have 'false beliefs' about reality – and they can help us out

Experiments have shown that great apes know when researchers are mistaken about the location of an object.

Apr 5, 2017

worm snail

New species of worm-snail found on shipwreck uses 'Spiderman' mucus web to trap its prey

The new snail-worm species was discovered on the hull of the USNS General Hoyt S Vandenburg shipwreck.

Apr 5, 2017

Areca nut could hold the key to treat nicotine addiction – and quit smoking

Compounds in the areca nut could be synthesised to create new treatments for nicotine addiction.

Apr 5, 2017

That 'new' ancient Egyptian pyramid was probably already excavated 60 years ago

The remains of the pyramid were discovered at the Dahshur royal necropolis.

Apr 4, 2017

rock art

Earliest dated rock art in Southern Africa depicts shamans' journey to the world of the spirits

For the first time, researchers have directly dated rock art in Lesotho, Botswana and South Africa.

Apr 4, 2017

Caligula boat

Divers look for Caligula's party boat where Emperor threw wild orgies 2,000 years ago

The Emperor has gone down in history as a tyrant but archaeologists are looking for his luxurious ship.

Apr 4, 2017

skull skeleton

Ancient skulls tell new story of violence and bloody warfare in Mesopotamia

Violence was less widespread in Mesopotamia than in the rest of the Near East 5,200 years ago.

Apr 4, 2017

Scientists discover why it's harder for women in their 40s to get pregnant - egg defects

Scientists have identified a new factor that could help explain age-related infertility.

Apr 3, 2017

Giza Pyramids Cairo

Fragment of King Khufu's ancient boat unearthed near Great Pyramid of Giza

This is the second vessel belonging to the Pharaoh discovered at the site.

Apr 3, 2017

Klessheim Palace

Schloss Klessheim: Nazi past of Hitler's lavish Austrian palace uncovered by historians

Twenty paintings acquired by the Nazis during the war were identified in Klessheim Palace.

Apr 3, 2017

American badger burying a calf carcass four times its size has been captured on video

It's the first time a badger is seen burying such a large animal.

Mar 31, 2017

lion and tigre

Ligers, tigons and liligers: All you need to know about big cat hybrids and why breeding them isn't a great idea

Ligers are the offspring of female tigers and male lions.

Mar 31, 2017

menopause sleep sex

Insomnia linked to greater risk of heart attack and stroke

People who struggle falling asleep may be 27% more at risk of stroke or heart attack.

Mar 31, 2017

Premenstrual mood disorder

Why do women get recurrent cystitis after sex?

Scientists have identified a vaginal bacteria which may be to blame.

Mar 31, 2017

Maya Mexico

Rising temperatures increased conflicts and deadly violence in the ancient Maya world

A new quantitative analysis has revealed that temperatures, not droughts, increased warfare among the Maya.

Mar 31, 2017

KIC 8462852

Iconic comet will make its closest approach to Earth on April Fool's Day

You can watch the comet swing by our planet live online.

Mar 30, 2017

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