Humans : Science World Report

Feb 02, 2016 08:47 AM EST

Prehistoric Humans Had a Taste for Roasted Tortoise

Ancient man apparently enjoyed roasted tortoise. Researchers studying Qesem Cave near Tel Aviv have discovered that our ancient ancestors had a taste for tortoise.

Jan 29, 2016 11:10 AM EST

Study Highlights Potential Effects Of Nanoparticle-Based Medicines And Adverse Reactions

Study examines the adverse effects of nanoparticle-based medicine reactions among patients.

Jan 28, 2016 09:31 AM EST

Human Impacts on Land Determined Whether Communities Survived or Failed

Researchers have conducted a 10-year project to study the long-term effects that humans have on land, which may also reveal why communities survive or fail.

Jan 27, 2016 03:39 PM EST

Humans Created A 'Plastic Planet,' Study Finds

In a recent study, researchers found that human activities generate massive amounts of plastic waste which ends up in the ocean and landmasses, and the Earth is entering an 'Age of Plastic.'

Jan 27, 2016 02:16 PM EST

Human Impact Has Turned Earth into a 'Plastic Planet'

Human impact has actually created a "plastic planet."

Jan 27, 2016 10:05 AM EST

World's Doomsday Clock Stays at 3 Minutes to Midnight: Why Things Haven't Changed

The world's "Doomsday Clock" isn't likely to budge.

Jan 26, 2016 12:01 PM EST

Evolutionary Theory: Scientists Examine Key Aspect Of Evolution

Researchers carried out a detailed study of the 'Meselson effect' where chromosomes in asexual organisms can evolve independently from each other and become quite distinctive over time. A parasite called 'Trypanosoma brucei gambiense' was used to carry out the study.

Jan 26, 2016 09:44 AM EST

Odds are Overwhelming that Record Heat is Caused by Humans and Climate Change

Humans are almost certainly behind the changing climate at this point. Record warm years are likely caused by human-made climate change, and this change is likely to continue into the future.

Jan 25, 2016 05:40 PM EST