Human : Science World Report

Jun 12, 2013 06:30 AM EDT

Brain-Computer Interface Reveals Practice Makes Perfect: Mind Controls Cursor on Screen

Brain-computer interface may be the future for the human race. Now, researchers have made some new findings about this technique--practice makes perfect.

Jun 11, 2013 03:49 PM EDT

Radial Artery in Wrist Shows Less Complications for Artery Procedures, Femoral Procedure is More Risky

A new study shows that more doctors are starting to unclog heart arteries through wrists.

Jun 11, 2013 03:25 PM EDT

Non-Traditional Gender Roles Hurt Dads at Work

A new study suggests that non-traditional care giving roles may be treated unfairly when they fail to fall into the traditional gender norms for family.

Jun 11, 2013 02:24 PM EDT

Diabetes in Elderly can Increase Risk for Dementia

Studies show that diabetes in older patients not only increase their risk of hypoglycemia, but can raise their risk of dementia.

Jun 11, 2013 02:08 PM EDT

Perfect Pitch isn't Flawless: The Musically Gifted Failed to Notice Out-of-Tune Notes

Do you have perfect pitch? You may not be as musically flawless as you might think. Researchers have found that people who possess this rare ability failed to notice a gradual change in pitch while listening to music.

Jun 11, 2013 01:10 PM EDT

Modern Humans Migrated to Asia After Catastrophic Mount Toba Volcano Eruption

Modern humans have been migrating across the globe since they first emerged from Africa. Yet researchers have often wondered when they settled in Asia and what route they took from Africa. Now, scientists have made some new discoveries that may reveal the answer to this question, showing that humans...

Jun 11, 2013 12:53 PM EDT

Could the 'Beer Belly' be a Myth? Fermented Falsity

Could the beer belly actually be a myth?

Jun 11, 2013 12:12 PM EDT

Is Posthumous Semen Retrieval Ethical?

Fertility treatments can provide amazing results for many couples who may not have otherwise been able to conceive a child. However, for some treatments in particular, ethical concern may prevent or confuse possible participants.

Jun 11, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Scientists Discover New Layer in Human Cornea: Eye Diseases May Receive Better Treatment

The human eye is a bit more complicated than we first thought. Scientists have discovered a previously undetected layer in the cornea, the clear window at the front of the eye. The findings could dramatically improve surgeries that involve corneal grafts and transplants.

Jun 11, 2013 11:26 AM EDT

Little Girl with Brain Aneurysm Saved by Superglue

A baby suffering from a brain aneurysm was saved with a little help from superglue.

Jun 11, 2013 10:41 AM EDT

Heading Soccer Balls Could Cause Changes in White Matter, Similar to Traumatic Head Injuries

Tossing the ball around might be a bit more dangerous than we know. For soccer players in particular, scans from a study revealed that those who hit the ball with their head experienced a lot of changes regarding white matter in their brain. And some of these changes were even similar to those who h...

Jun 11, 2013 07:30 AM EDT

Justin Bieber all Set to Head to Space on Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo

Teen heart-throb, 19-year-old Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber has paid $250,000 to reserve a seat on Virgin Galatic's SpaceShipTwo, scheduled to launch by 2015.