Articles by Martha Henriques

Martha Henriques

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Pliosaur

Strange 'spirit of the water' reptile from dinosaur age discovered in the Volga River

The pliosaur was a more gentle relative of its large and fearsome cousins.

Jun 16, 2017

Jewel scarab

This is the only creature that looks just like solid gold – now scientists know why

Dazzling jewel scarabs are related to the scarabs worshipped in Ancient Egypt.

Jun 16, 2017

Looking into the heart of a volcano: We are a step closer to predicting devastating eruptions

Now we know what a volcano's magma looks like in the years before it erupts.

Jun 15, 2017

Shigir Idol

Siberia 9,000BC: Secrets revealed on how hieroglyphics were carved into the oldest statue in the world

The imposing Shigir Idol is 5.3 metres tall.

Jun 15, 2017

Antarctic research station

West Antarctica: An area of ice twice the size of California has turned to slush

The melting was caused by an incredibly strong El Niño event, predicted to become more common with climate change.

Jun 15, 2017

Pizza

Why do we get food cravings? Brain 'switch' discovered that could lead to weight loss therapies

Tapping into this circuit could reduce the urge to overeat.

Jun 14, 2017

Turkey

'Mega-turkeys' the size of kangaroos lived in Australia 2 million years ago – and they could fly

Fossils discovered in southern Australia reveal that the enormous bird was capable of flight.

Jun 14, 2017

the martian

China plans to grow potatoes on the moon

We're getting one step closer to The Martian.

Jun 14, 2017

Donald Trump

'Real' fake tan created that makes skin darker without UV or dye

No sunbathing, sunbed or weird-smelling bottle tans required. That is, if it doesn't turn out to be toxic.

Jun 13, 2017

Loneliness

Loneliness is an evolutionary response that's meant to help us, but it backfires in modern society

Feeling lonely can make people more focused on their own needs rather than those of others.

Jun 13, 2017

Mosquito

'Super-fungus' carrying spider venom and scorpion toxins can kill malaria-carrying mosquitoes

The genetically engineered fungus can kill a mosquito with a single spore.

Jun 13, 2017

depression pregnancy

Poorer women are more stressed in pregnancy, which causes brain abnormalities in their children

Health inequalities start before a child is even born.

Jun 12, 2017

Eggs and avocado on toast

How a protein-rich breakfast makes you more easy-going

People were more annoyed by an unfair deal if they'd had a high-carb breakfast.

Jun 12, 2017

Obesity

More than a quarter of the world's population is overweight or obese

Being overweight may be almost as risky as being obese in terms of risk of death.

Jun 12, 2017

Under the Canopy

'Probably the closest you'll ever get to the Amazon rainforest': VR tour of the lungs of the planet

How virtual reality is helping conservationists in the fight to halt deforestation of the Amazon?

Jun 9, 2017

VR Conservation

Copper mask

3,000-year-old copper mask found in mass grave is oldest ever discovered in South America

The mask was found in a grave with 14 children, women and men.

Jun 9, 2017

World sleep day 2016 beauty

Feeling sleepy? Brain circuit controlling sleep and waking discovered, offering hope for insomnia cure

People who are excessively sleepy could have poorly functioning DNRDA cells in the brain.

Jun 8, 2017

Bronze jewellery

Buried treasure: 2,500-year-old hoard of bronze bracelets unearthed in Poland

The hoard was buried to prevent it being stolen in 500 BCE, but the owner never returned.

Jun 8, 2017

Earliest Homo sapiens

Origin of Homo sapiens: First modern humans evolved 100,000 years earlier than we thought

The earliest humans looked just like us, but their brains were quite different.

Jun 7, 2017

Eyes

Can you read someone's mind from looking at their eyes? Genes linked to empathy discovered

Women tend to be slightly better at spotting what someone else is thinking or feeling from just their eyes.

Jun 7, 2017

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