Marks on two 3.4 million-year-old animal bones found at the site of Dikika, Ethiopia, were…
Month: August 2015
Can science predict gang killings?
Gang slayings move in a systematic pattern over time, spreading from one vulnerable area to…
Police more likely to be killed on duty in states with high gun ownership
Across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, homicides of police officers are linked…
Prehistoric carnivore dubbed ‘scarface’ discovered in Zambia
Scientists have identified a new species of pre-mammal in what is now Zambia. Thanks to…
Stomach is the way to a woman’s heart, too
Women’s brains respond more to romantic cues on a full stomach than an empty one,…
Link confirmed between playing violent video games, aggression
Violent video game play is linked to increased aggression in players but insufficient evidence exists…
Supernovae discovered in ‘wrong place at wrong time’
Several exploding stars have been found outside the cozy confines of galaxies, where most stars…
Better way to personalize bladder cancer treatments
A new way to personalize treatments for aggressive bladder cancer has been developed by researchers….
Unusual discovery in thin film magnetism
An unusual magnetic effect has been discovered in nanolayers of an oxide of lanthanum and…
Helping Siri hear through a cocktail party
People trying to talk to Siri may soon no longer have to look like they’re…