IN THE LAB
New Skulls Show Oldest Neandertal Traits
The 17 skulls from Spain's Sima de los Huesos are the oldest reliably-dated humans to show clear Neandertal morphology.
Map Pinpoints Bird Flu Risks In Asia
A statistical model of bird flu across Asia could help countries prepare for future outbreaks by prioritising resources for areas with the highest risks.
HSV Babies Disproportionately Born To Young Mums
A 15 year longitudinal population study reveals that babies born with HSV infection are four times more likely to have young mothers below 20 years of age.
Synchrotron Uncovers Nanostructure Of Milk
Scientists say that understanding the nanostructure of milk could lead to the development of vitamin-enhanced milk or even new forms of drug delivery.
Phthalocyanine Switches For Molecular Memory
Researchers have shown that H2Pc could be used to store molecular memory, based on its ability to tautomerize.
Fish-Eating Spiders Widespread, Study Says
A study of spider predation around the world shows that several spiders prey on fish to supplement their diet of insects, sometimes even fish 4.5 times their body weight.
New Wolf Snake Discovered In Cambodia
The eighth new snake to be discovered in the Cardamom Mountains of Phnom Penh, Lycodon zoosvictoriae has a unique coloration that allows it to blend in seamlessly with its environment.
Insomnia Proteins Now Linked To Osteoporosis
Orexin proteins, being developed to treat patients with insomnia, could also be helpful in treating osteoporosis, scientists say.
Arctic Foxes Trace Ancestry To Tibet
Scientists say that the newly identified Tibetan fox is the ancestor of modern day arctic foxes, suggesting that animals used the Tibetan Plateau as a stepping stone to Arctic adaptation.
