Extinct Human Species Lived in a Brutal Desert, Study Finds
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Hunters scouting for ducks find human remains in North Carolina
The still-unidentified human remains were discovered by two local hunters in woods near Taylorsville, North Carolina, officials said.CBS News - 1d -
Dementia risk may be twice as high as Americans live longer, study finds
The risk of developing dementia may be much higher than previously thought, a study published in the journal Nature Medicine has found.NBC News - 3d -
Quarter of freshwater species face extinction risk, research finds
Fish, shrimps and crabs threatened by pollution and land use changes, study involving over 1,000 scientists concludesFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
‘Sandwich carers’ suffer long mental health toll, study finds
Research increases scrutiny over levels of state support for adults who look after children and elderly relativesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds
Wastewater, even after treatment to make it drinkable, contains high levels of PFAS, according to researchers.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Shrinking trees and tuskless elephants: the strange ways species are adapting to humans
As people have shaped the natural world, so wildlife – from mahoganies to magpies – has had to evolve to survive. From the highest mountains to the depths of the ocean, humanity’s influence has ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Breast cancer rates rising fastest in younger women, study finds
New research reveals breast cancer rates are increasing faster among younger women than any other group. Elaine Quijano reports on the findings.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Cambridge study aims to find out if dogs and their owners are on same wavelength
Scientists to examine if humans’ and dogs’ brains synchronise when they interact in a way similar to parents and babies. Standing patiently on a small fluffy rug, Calisto the flat-coated retriever ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Scandinavians came to Britain long before Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, finds study
Genetic analysis of Roman soldier or gladiator buried in York reveals 25% of his ancestry came from Scandinavia. People with Scandinavian ancestry were in Britain long before the Anglo-Saxons or ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
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