Articles by Léa Surugue

Léa Surugue

Email : l.surugue@ibtimes.co.uk

ancient cranium

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

dancing kudu

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

Man smoking a joint

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

World Alzheimer's Day 2015

Alzheimer's disease: Scientists have reversed memory loss in mice

This offers hope to patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

Aug 8, 2017

depression

Can your Instagram photos reveal if you are depressed?

Instagram pictures could be analysed for signs of poor mental health.

Aug 8, 2017

near death experience

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

out of body experience

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

religious beliefs

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

Sa-Nakht

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

Elderly

How loneliness and social isolation can kill more than obesity

Loneliness is a challenge that requires robust public health measures.

Aug 5, 2017

Alzheimer's bilingual

Ageism makes older adults with HIV more vulnerable to stigma

Discrimination negatively impacts the mental health of older HIV patients.

Aug 4, 2017

violent crimes

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

VESTA

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

dinosaur plant

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

Forensic entomology

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

smiling

Scientists have identified three types of smile - can you tell which is which?

Reward, affiliation or dominance...

Aug 1, 2017

mediterranean diet

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

A gene linked to sleep deprivation

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

Eruption

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

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