scientific study

World population to reach 8.09 billion on January 1, 2025, says US Census Bureau

The US Census Bureau estimates that in January 2025, there will be approximately 4.2 births and 2.0 deaths registered every second globally.

The case of the Syrian spadefoot toad: Politicized science spreading enmity among nations

Rediscovering the Syrian spadefoot toad is a sign of optimism and renewal of hope in a troubled part of the world. The article, though, is a use of science to spread enmity.

By JACOB SIVAK
01/01/2025

Ohio State University study reveals surge in 'Murder' verbs in movies since 1970

The study found a sustained increase in the usage of murder verbs such as "kill" and "murder" across all film genres, with a particularly notable rise in crime films.

Strangled son found by buried father: Genetic study reveals shocking human sacrifices in Peru

Adolescents were sacrificed to their close relatives during funerals of high-status individuals in the Mocha culture.

Ants outshine humans in teamwork: Weizmann Institute's surprising findings

The ants demonstrated performances that were not only vastly better than those of solitary ants but even better in some cases than those of humans.

Ancient Egyptians manipulated sheep horns, study reveals

The skull at the base of the horn core was fractured, repositioned, and tied together for a few weeks until the fractures healed.

Syphilis Origin: New evidence links syphilis to the Americas, spreading to Europe post-Columbus

A new study published in the journal Nature provides compelling evidence that syphilis originated in the Americas and spread globally through European colonization.

Saturn's rings are older than we thought, study suggests

Impacts vaporize micrometeoroids, keeping the rings clean and challenging previous age estimates.

126 years ago, two lions hunted a bridge crew, revealing a gruesome diet

An analysis of the lions' jaws revealed they likely suffered from painful dental injuries while alive, making it difficult for them to hunt and eat large prey.

New studies show humans and Neanderthals interbred over 7,000 years

Neanderthal ancestry entered the human genome over an extended period between 50,500 and 43,500 years ago.

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