More From Léa Surugue
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.
Nov 24, 2016
To get sex, flamingos rely on elaborate flirting
Flamingos who perform the most complex sexual displays are more likely to breed.
Nov 24, 2016
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.
Nov 24, 2016
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.
Nov 23, 2016
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.
Nov 23, 2016
What is individual cognitive processing therapy, used to treat PTSD patients?
Individual sessions of cognitive processing therapy appeared more beneficial than collective ones.
Nov 23, 2016
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.
Nov 23, 2016
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.
Nov 23, 2016
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.
Nov 22, 2016
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.
Nov 22, 2016
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.
Nov 22, 2016
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.
Nov 21, 2016
The proportion of US adults with dementia has declined in 16 years
The lower prevalence of dementia was correlated with higher educational levels.
Nov 21, 2016
Native Americans bred turkeys centuries before the 'first Thanksgiving'
Signs of sex-selection and feeding by humans suggest turkey domestication from 1200AD.
Nov 21, 2016
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.
Nov 21, 2016
'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.
Nov 21, 2016
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.
Nov 19, 2016
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.
Nov 18, 2016
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.
Nov 18, 2016
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.
Nov 17, 2016
'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.
Nov 17, 2016
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.
Nov 16, 2016
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.
Nov 16, 2016
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.
Nov 16, 2016
Sex and violence in the media gives us nightmares
Dreams of violence and sex were associated to consuming violent media during the day.
Nov 16, 2016
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.
Nov 16, 2016
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.
Nov 15, 2016
How bird poop slows down warming in the Arctic
Bird droppings promote cloud formation that helps modulate temperatures in the Arctic polar region.
Nov 15, 2016
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.
Nov 15, 2016
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.
Nov 14, 2016
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