3-D embryo model shows early human development in astonishing details
The 3D Atlas and Database of Human Embryology represents how embryos grow in the first two months.
To get sex, flamingos rely on elaborate flirting
Flamingos who perform the most complex sexual displays are more likely to breed.
Long-lost ancient Egyptian city dating back 7,000 years discovered near Abydos
The discovery was made by Egyptian archaeologists near the city of Abydos.
A wonderful lie - Here's why telling kids Santa is real is not such a good idea
Trust in adults might be undermined when children are told Father Christmas is just a myth.
Dogs remember our actions - and can imitate us
Dogs show signs of episodic memories as they can recall human actions even without expecting to be tested on them.
What is individual cognitive processing therapy, used to treat PTSD patients?
Individual sessions of cognitive processing therapy appeared more beneficial than collective ones.
Hopes for promising Alzheimer's drug fade after Solanezumab fails to slow cognitive decline
Participants showed no improvements in cognition compared to people receiving a placebo.
Mysterious ancient rock art unearthed in Jordan's Black Desert
The inscriptions tell the story of how life flourished in the desert 2,000 years ago.
Confident fathers reduce pre-teen kids' risk of engaging in bad behaviour
A strong emotional response to baby also positively correlated with decreased risks of bad behaviour in kids.
What is norovirus? All you need to know about one of the most common stomach bugs in the world
Thanks to mice models, scientists have learned more about norovirus and its effects on humans.
Women – being nice at work means you get paid less
Women who are seen as more 'agreeable' tend to receive lower salaries than what they deserve.
Parasitic worm genome sheds light on new treatment options for river blindness
Looking at the genome of worm Onchocerca volvulus may help scientists find new drugs to kill the parasite.
The proportion of US adults with dementia has declined in 16 years
The lower prevalence of dementia was correlated with higher educational levels.
Native Americans bred turkeys centuries before the 'first Thanksgiving'
Signs of sex-selection and feeding by humans suggest turkey domestication from 1200AD.
Being in a long-term relationship kills sex drive of women
Study shows women who were with the same person over seven years reported a decreased sexual desire.
'Unexplained infertility' is frustrating – here's what it means and how you can deal with it
Unexplained infertility can be a disconcerting diagnosis, but couples can still have a baby.
The harsh reality of what it's like living with HIV: It is stigma that kills
Ahead of World Aids day, activists fight off the stigma associated with HIV thanks to film.
Earliest dental prosthesis made of human teeth discovered in medieval tomb
The device provides the first archaeological evidence of a dental prosthesis in the modern period.
Secrets of the Luxor Mummy: What we know about the mysterious temple of Pharaoh Thutmose III
The team who made the discovery has been excavating the temple and the necropolis beneath since 2008.
How three resilient coral species survived glaciation one to two million years ago
Caribbean corals show resilience to extreme environmental changes such as the advance of glaciers over the Northern hemisphere.
'Super agers' with great memory skills show resistance to Alzheimer's disease
'Super agers' keep their good memory until death and avoid the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Online fertility calculator created to work out your chances of giving birth with IVF
The tool is for couples wanting to know their probability of having a baby over different IVF cycles.
How Nepalese porters manage to carry loads that weigh more than them
Porters prefer to pause and take short breaks when they are tired of carrying their loads.
By playing Pokémon Go, you could help protect the planet
Playing the famous augmented-reality game may make people more aware of their natural environment.
Sex and violence in the media gives us nightmares
Dreams of violence and sex were associated to consuming violent media during the day.
Could Donald Trump really pull out of the Paris Agreement?
It is not yet clear how the president-elect plans to leave the Paris climate agreement.
It's possible to be infected with Ebola and not show any symptoms
A minority of Ebola patients appear to show little or no symptoms following an infection.
How bird poop slows down warming in the Arctic
Bird droppings promote cloud formation that helps modulate temperatures in the Arctic polar region.
Secrets of ancient amulet's creation revealed after 6,000 years
Researchers have discovered that the amulet is probably the earliest object made with lost-wax casting.
Children of binge drinking teens are more at risk of depression and anxiety
Binge drinking has far reaching health consequences and may affect future offspring.
