Humans : Science World Report

Sep 03, 2015 11:53 AM EDT

The Genetic Beginnings of a Human Embryo Mapped for the Very First Time

For the first time ever, scientists have mapped all of the genes that are activated in the first few days of a fertilized human egg.

Sep 03, 2015 09:03 AM EDT

Seahorse Dads Have a Lot in Common with Human Moms

It turns out that seahorse dads may have a lot in common with human moms. Scientists have found that when it comes to breeding, seahorses share more in common with humans than previously thought.

Sep 02, 2015 06:21 AM EDT

Self-Driving Golf Carts are Share a Park with Pedestrians in New Experiment

Self-driving golf carts may soon be on your golf courses.

Sep 01, 2015 12:47 PM EDT

World's Oldest Known Koran May Predate Muhammad and Rewrite the History of Islam

An ancient copy of a religious text may actually rewrite the early history of Islam. Researchers have found an ancient copy of the Koran in a Birmingham library that may pre-date Mohammed.

Aug 31, 2015 02:49 PM EDT

Prehistoric Female Skeleton May be the Oldest Case of Leukemia

Scientists may have discovered what might be the oldest case of leukemia.

Aug 27, 2015 11:34 AM EDT

Ancient, 17th Century BC Greek Palace with 10 Rooms Unearthed in Sparta

Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient, Greek palace in Sparta. The palace has important archaic inscriptions dating back to the Mycenaean age, and has about 10 rooms and possessed objects of worship within it.

Aug 26, 2015 07:22 AM EDT

NASA Satellites Reveal Vegetation is Essential for Cooling City Hotspots

It turns out that when it comes to cities, vegetation is essential. Trees and plants actually limit urban heat, which is crucial when it comes to lowering the temperatures for these urban hotspots.

Aug 25, 2015 11:07 AM EDT

Jesus May Have Had a Wife: Origins of 'Gospel of Jesus' Wife' Emerge

Jesus may have had a wife. A fourth-century scrap of papyrus has a line that reads "Jesus said to them, 'My wife...'" Now, researchers are taking a closer look at this fragment of writing to find out how valid it really is.

Aug 24, 2015 01:05 PM EDT

Why Humans are Smarter Than Chickens: Brain Evolution

How did humans become so smart? Scientists have discovered that a single molecular event in our cells could hold the key to how we evolved to become the smartest animal on the planet.

Aug 21, 2015 12:18 PM EDT

Aztec Human Skull Rack Reveals History of Sacrificing Rival Warriors

It sounds like something out of an Indiana Jones movie. Archaeologists have found the main trophy rack of sacrificed human skulls in the heart of Mexico City, shedding light on the ancient Aztec empire.

Aug 21, 2015 07:46 AM EDT

Super Predators: Without Humans, the World Would Look Like the Serengeti

If it weren't for humans, the whole world would be more like the Serengeti.

Aug 20, 2015 03:53 PM EDT

Super Predators: Humans May be the Deadliest Hunters on Earth

Humans may just be super predators. Researchers have conducted a new study that reveals new insight behind widespread wildlife extinctions, shrinking fish sizes and disruptions to global food chains.