Dogs have been in the Americas for more than 10,000 years. They were already domesticated when they came from Eurasia with the first people[1] to reach North America. In the coastal parts of present-day Washington state and southwestern British Columbia,
A legal scholar explains the need for government databases to retract information
In 2004, Hwang Woo-suk was celebrated for his breakthrough discovery creating cloned human embryos[1], and his work was published in the prestigious journal Science. But the discovery was too good to be true[2]; Dr. Hwang had fabricated the data. Science
Winter brings more than just ugly sweaters – here's how the season can affect your mind and behavior
What comes to mind when you think about winter? Snowflakes? Mittens? Reindeer? In much of the Northern Hemisphere, winter means colder temperatures, shorter days and year-end holidays.
Along with these changes, a growing body of research in psychology[1] and
Lighting a fire using friction requires an understanding of some physics principles − but there are ways to make the process easier
Humans have been making fire using friction[1] for thousands of years[2], with evidence of its use found in archaeological records across different cultures[3] worldwide.
Fire by friction is a testament to human ingenuity, contributing to the development of
New techniques craft flavorful brews without the buzz
The holiday season for me includes socializing over drinks with friends and family. But all the celebrating tends to catch up with my waistline, and by New Year’s Day, it’s time to get back in shape. Besides vowing to hit the gym more, my approach
What's the point of giving gifts? An anthropologist explains this ancient part of being human
Have you planned out your holiday gift giving yet? If you’re anything like me, you might be waiting until the last minute. But whether every single present is already wrapped and ready, or you’ll hit the shops on Christmas Eve, giving gifts is a
Customizing mRNA is easy, and that's what makes it the next frontier for personalized medicine − a molecular biologist explains
While using mRNA as medicine is new, mRNA has been inside you for your entire life. The cells in your body create mRNAs that serve as instructions to make specific proteins you need to function. Researchers can create new mRNAs to correct those