Humans

  1. Humans

    Mummies share their secrets

    Cutting-edge technology such as CT, or CAT, scans and endoscopes are allowing scientists to see not just what’s underneath the wrappings but also what’s inside a mummy’s body.

    By Gail Skroback Hennessey
  2. Humans

    Old bones ignite fresh debate

    Scientists try to understand how 2 million-year-old fossils fit among ancient species.

    By Stephen Ornes
  3. Animals

    An elephant’s “aha!” moment

    A young elephant named Kandula passes a tricky test.

    By Stephen Ornes
  4. Health & Medicine

    Worms, your unlikely allies

    Parasites show promise in treating immune disorders.

    By Nathan Seppa
  5. Health & Medicine

    A viral sniff

    A common virus may get to the brain through the nose.

    By Stephen Ornes
  6. Health & Medicine

    Blood does a body good

    Studies of the superfluid aid in the prevention and treatment of diseases.

    By Sarah Webb
  7. Health & Medicine

    Fats encourage overeating

    Scientists find that fats push an “eat more” button in rats.

    By Stephen Ornes
  8. Health & Medicine

    Gut Instinct

    New mouse study reveals a connection between intestinal bacteria and behavior.

    By Stephen Ornes
  9. Health & Medicine

    Microbes in the music

    A new study finds germs linger on musical instruments.

    By Stephen Ornes
  10. Health & Medicine

    Sunlight worsens jet pollution

    Chemical reactions caused by the sun’s rays worsen air pollution from idling jets at airports.

    By Stephen Ornes
  11. Health & Medicine

    New source for healthy fats

    Scientists found a way to produce fish oil without harming a single fish.

    By Stephen Ornes
  12. Animals

    Secrets of the world’s extreme divers

    For emperor penguins and other animals, being able to hold their breath the longest could be in the blood

    By Roberta Kwok