This baby ape skull is 13 million years old and a vital clue in the mystery of human evolution Alesi was alive during the Miocene epoch, when apes were a very successful group. Aug 9, 2017
Rock art found in Namib Desert reveals ancient initiation rituals led by shamans The image of the female kudu would have accompanied young girls to womanhood. Aug 9, 2017
Marijuana users three times more likely to die from high blood pressure Marijuana is suspected to be involved in cardiovascular problems but its effects on mortality remain unclear. Aug 9, 2017
Alzheimer's disease: Scientists have reversed memory loss in mice This offers hope to patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Aug 8, 2017
Can your Instagram photos reveal if you are depressed? Instagram pictures could be analysed for signs of poor mental health. Aug 8, 2017 Instagram
Walking Corpse Syndrome: The mysterious disease which leaves people thinking they are dead Twelve patients with Cotard's syndrome have been examined in the last 20 years. Aug 8, 2017
What causes bizarre out-of-body experiences? Scientists blame the inner ear Spooky out-of-body experiences are often seen in people who suffer from dizziness. Aug 7, 2017
Even atheists think that horrendous crimes are probably committed by atheists Immorality is seen by religious believers and atheists as representative of atheists. Aug 7, 2017
Elusive pharaoh of ancient Egypt is the oldest known giant in the world King Sa-Nakht was nearly six feet tall, his alleged remains suggest. Aug 7, 2017
How loneliness and social isolation can kill more than obesity Loneliness is a challenge that requires robust public health measures. Aug 5, 2017 Obesity
Ageism makes older adults with HIV more vulnerable to stigma Discrimination negatively impacts the mental health of older HIV patients. Aug 4, 2017
Most people would rather die than see their reputations tarnished In lab experiments, people are also willing to touch disgusting worms to protect their honour. Aug 4, 2017
Family of 4-billion-year-old asteroids reveal secrets of the early solar system Found between Mars and Jupiter, it's nearly as old as the solar system. Aug 3, 2017
PrEP: NHS England to roll out life-saving HIV preventive treatment from September This will be one of the largest PrEP trials ever conducted. Aug 3, 2017
Rare plant not seen in America since dinosaurs walked the Earth discovered The last record of the plant on the western side of the Atlantic was a 66 million years old fossil in Argentina. Aug 3, 2017 Dinosaurs
How corpse-eating insects could help solve murder mysteries Forensic entomology has become well known with the spread of TV shows dealing with criminal investigations. Aug 1, 2017
Scientists have identified three types of smile - can you tell which is which? Reward, affiliation or dominance... Aug 1, 2017
Mediterranean diet reduces risk of heart disease but only for the rich and educated People with lower socioeconomic status have less choice in the kind of products they purchase. Aug 1, 2017 Cancer
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a real disease driven by inflammation Immune system signalling proteins have been identified as playing a role in the development of the condition. Jul 31, 2017
Siberian rocks reveal what caused the most catastrophic mass extinction the world has ever faced Heat released during volcanic rock formation led to large-scale global warming and to the 'Great Dying'. Jul 31, 2017 Volcano