More From Léa Surugue
Mysterious Chinese skeletons in ancient London cemetery shed new light on Roman Empire
Bones found in a Roman cemetery in Southwark suggest Asian individuals migrated to the empire.
Sep 23, 2016
'Sixth sense' may not be just a feeling but a process controlled by our genes
The way we perceive ourselves in space - a sort of 'sixth sense' - appears driven by a specific gene.
Sep 23, 2016
Experimental drug laquinimod reduces progression of multiple sclerosis in mice
Experiments in animal models shed light on how the drug might work in humans.
Sep 22, 2016
Did Aragorn kill Frodo? Teeth found in 'hobbit' cave suggests humans pushed species to extinction
New evidence suggests H. floresiensis may have cohabited with early humans on Indonesian island of Flores.
Sep 22, 2016
Greenland's ice sheet is melting quicker than we thought
Underestimates of the rock mass flows beneath Greenland have led to incorrect assessments of loss of ice.
Sep 22, 2016
Climate change drove early humans out of Africa over 125,000 years
Shifts in the Earth's rotation led to wetter climate that influenced population movements out of Africa.
Sep 21, 2016
Scientists use innovative technique to identify cells that hide HIV – and kill it
The virus could be 'woken-up' and made visible so that it is easier to kill.
Sep 21, 2016
Smoking leaves a 'footprint' on DNA that can last for decades
Epigenetic processes may explain why former smokers can still develop diseases after many years.
Sep 21, 2016
How ancient Egyptians died – signs of inflammation, infections and cancer revealed in mummies
Proteins in mummy tissue suggest familiar diseases may have affected ancient Egyptians.
Sep 21, 2016
Tiny superhero tardigrade's genome may explain how it is able to trick death
Scientists have identified a unique protein in tardigrades that could protect humans against DNA damage.
Sep 20, 2016
Mysterious mammoth fossil sheds light on species migration to California's Channel Islands
Scientists do not know which species the strange mammoth found on Santa Rosa Island belonged to.
Sep 20, 2016
Guess what? A pint of beer make us more sociable
Scientists have confirmed beer's pro-social effects as well as the validity of social cognition tests.
Sep 20, 2016
Bright lights boost libido in men with low sex drive
Exposure to bright light to mimic seasonal changes increases testosterone levels and boosts libido.
Sep 19, 2016
Can stress really affect your chances of getting pregnant?
A new study has re-started the debate about whether stress can affect chances to get pregnant.
Sep 17, 2016
Brain map of emotions could help mental health patients who can't express their feelings
With a functional imaging technique scientists are able to see expression of sadness of amusement in the brain.
Sep 16, 2016
Jealous much? Envious identified as the most common personality type
In social settings, some people choose not to cooperate in order to be better than everyone else.
Sep 16, 2016
California's devastating drought could last for hundreds of years
Scientists studying climate history warn aridity could persist for years in the US state.
Sep 16, 2016
Where to watch the Harvest Moon eclipse live and where does the name come from?
As the Full Harvest Moon rises rises in the sky, a penumbral eclipse will be visible.
Sep 15, 2016
Size, circuits and hormones: Do men and women really have different brains?
A controversial exhibition has restarted the debate about whether the brains of the sexes are different and if so - how.
Sep 15, 2016
Rare gold coin depicting Roman Emperor Nero discovered in Jerusalem archaeology dig
Dating back to 60AD, the coin was found in an ancient Jewish villa owned by wealthy inhabitants of the city.
Sep 15, 2016
Are we in a 'sixth mass extinction'? If so large marine animals could be first to go
Extensive and unsustainable fishing is putting larger animals more at risk.
Sep 15, 2016
Earliest use of indigo dye found in ancient Peruvian textiles
Pre-Colombian cultures may have been the first in the world to use blue indigo dye.
Sep 14, 2016
Watch smart Hawaiian crow use stick tools to forage for food
Bird is one of the few capable of using tools in a particularly sophisticated way.
Sep 14, 2016
Why does Pluto's moon have a red polar cap? Scientists solve mystery of Charon's colour
Charon's unique feature may be the result of trapped methane escaped from Pluto's atmosphere.
Sep 14, 2016
Meet Diego, the sexually rampant Galapagos giant tortoise who saved his species from extinction
Lothario Diego is thought to have fathered 40% of tortoises in his species in the past 50 years.
Sep 14, 2016
Mysterious dog sacrifice dating back 1,000 years discovered in Peruvian temple
The dogs may have been strangled when their masters died – to serve as guides in the afterlife.
Sep 14, 2016
'Resilient' westerly winds in Central Asia have blown unchanged for 42 million years
Analysis of rocks and dust near the Tibetan Plateau reveal persistence of winds to climate change.
Sep 14, 2016
How a pneumonia-causing 'super bug' steals our iron and invades our bodies
A very resistant bacteria can take hold in the body by sending powerful little molecules to grab iron.
Sep 13, 2016
What is cleidocranial dysplasia, the disease affecting Stranger Things' star Gaten Matarazzo?
The congenital genetic disorder affects about one in a million and impacts on bone development.
Sep 13, 2016
'Exquisite' mythological statues discovered at the heart of Petra archaeological site
The well preserved artefact depicts the Graeco-Roman goddess of love, Aphrodite.
Sep 13, 2016
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