Astronauts' brains change shape and position after time in space, study finds

The research has implications for NASA’s goals to build a base on the moon and eventually conduct crewed missions to Mars.

Ancient Humans Left a Bigger Ecological Footprint Than Scientists Thought

New research indicates that humans shaped their environments through hunting and controlled use of fire tens of thousands of ...

Spending Time in Space Can Change an Astronaut's Brain Shape and Position, According to Study

On Monday, Jan. 12, findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) revealed that ...

Birds at a college changed beak shapes during the pandemic. It might be a case of rapid evolution

Songbirds on the UCLA campus changed beak shapes during the pandemic, according to a new study. Researchers suspect it might be a case of rapid evolution.

Dave Mason Reflects on Research, Memory, and Identity in Between the Clouds and the River

An extended interview explores the historical research and quiet human legacies that shaped Mason’s World War II–rooted ...

A 7 Million-Year-Old Fossil Could Rewrite Human History

A seven-million-year-old fossil may mark the moment our ancestors first stood up and walked.

Humanoid robots or human connection? What Elon Musk’s Optimus reveals about our AI ambitions

The rise of humanoid robots isn’t just a technical story – it’s a test of how much human connection we’re willing to ...
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773,000-Year-Old Fossils From Morocco Show Homo Sapiens Lineage Present in Africa

Fossils from Morocco, dated to 773,000 years ago, reveal an early Homo sapiens lineage, shedding light on Africa’s role in ...
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Getting in shape for the New Year: why a human touch still matters

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — As the new year begins, many people are setting fitness resolutions with hopes of building healthier habits and feeling stronger in the months ahead. While technology, including ...