Humanity’s tangled origins: How Homo sapiens became accidental survivors
For decades, the story of human origins was a tidy narrative: Homo sapiens emerged in Africa around 50,000 years ago, spread across the globe,...
Could Anything on Earth Survive on Mars?
Mars presents an extraordinarily hostile environment for life as we know it. With an average surface temperature of -63°C, atmospheric pressure equivalent to Earth’s...
Extreme endurance running may be linked to higher risk of colon cancer, early study suggests
A preliminary study has raised concerns about a potential link between extreme endurance running and colorectal cancer, after nearly half of the marathon and...
Eating breakfast later in life may be linked to poorer health and earlier death, study suggests
A new long-term study has found that older adults who delay breakfast may face increased health risks and a slightly lower chance of surviving...
How to Train Your Brain to Focus in a Distracted World
In an age dominated by digital distractions, our ability to concentrate is reportedly on the decline. According to Dr Gloria Mark from the University...