We’ve Sequenced the Human Genome. So Why Haven’t We Cured More Diseases?
Unlocking the blueprint to human life was a big step for biology. But most diseases are too complex to pin to a single gene. ...read more
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How Many Exoplanets Have Been Discovered, and How Many Are Waiting to Be Found?
Astronomers estimate that there are billions of worlds beyond our solar system. ...read more
Scientists Can Tell How Old You Are Based on Your Skin Microbiome
Microbes in and on your gut, mouth and skin change predictably as you age. Especially your skin. ...read more
A Robot Assists With ‘Supermicrosurgery’ For the First Time
A new robotic device fights surgeons’ hand tremors in precision-demanding procedure. ...read more
When Did Ancient Humans Begin to Understand Death?
Our unique awareness of mortality may have evolved before we did. ...read more
Naked Mole Rats Seem More Alien Than Mammal. What Explains Their Weirdness?
They live unexpectedly long, don't get cancer and can't feel pain. Oh, and they have a queen. ...read more
Is a Patient’s Stomach Pain Hours After a Colonoscopy a Sign of Something Serious?
A healthy 59-year-old hops on a plane after a colonoscopy and falls ill. Did she pick up a nasty bug, or is it something else? ...read more
The Daring Ploy That Saved the Florida Panther
Decades ago, only eight known panthers roamed the wilds of Florida. Here’s how a handful of scientists and a vet detective saved a subspecies. ...read more
Solar Orbiter Sets Off for Mission to Study the Sun
The joint mission from the ESA and NASA will allow humans to get a closer look at the star at the center of our solar system. ...read more
Heavy Metal Pollution From the Industrial Revolution Turns Up in Himalayan Snows
Likely churned out by factories and engines over 6,000 miles away, iron, lead, uranium and more traveled halfway around the world. ...read more