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Mosquitoes have been biting people for more than a million years and probably much longer. An analysis of 38 modern mosquitoes’ DNA suggests an ancestral mosquito species developed a preference for feeding on early humans between 2.9 and 1.6 million years ago, researchers write February 26 in Scientific Reports. The team studied 11 mosquito species from the Anopheles leucosphyrus group, chosen […]
The United States and Israel launched a major joint attack on Iran on Saturday, which US President Donald Trump said would lay waste to the country’s military, destroy its missile program, and had the bigger goal of regime change. In a video on Truth Social, Trump accused Iran of rejecting “every opportunity to renounce their […]
Feeling anxious about getting older, especially worrying about declining health, may do more than weigh on the mind. New research from NYU School of Global Public Health suggests that these fears could be linked to faster aging at the cellular level. “Our research suggests that subjective experiences may be driving objective measures of aging,” said […]
From Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons to Justin and Hailey Bieber, many celebrity couples could easily pass as siblings. Now, a study has revealed that this is no coincidence. Scientists from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have confirmed that women fancy men who look like their brothers. To find out what people […]
When loading up on superfoods, bamboo shoots are unlikely to make it on to your plate. But the world’s first academic review into the plant has identified a surprising range of health benefits, from boosting gut health to protecting your heart. The ‘new’ superfood has been a staple in Asian cuisine for centuries, but new […]
Your iPhone Might Be Under Attack — And You Wouldn’t Even Know It Apple has issued a serious warning to iPhone users: some of the most advanced spyware in the world can infiltrate devices without you ever tapping a link. No suspicious email.No strange attachment.No obvious mistake. Just silence. According to Apple, the threat comes […]
Scientists hunting for life beyond Earth have long thought that water is one of the key indicators. But a group of experts now says that looking for life on water–rich planets could be a waste of time. Instead, they claim we should be turning our telescopes to worlds that are filled with phosphorus and nitrogen. […]
The Trump administration has given the green light to reveal secret UFO facilities to one of the leading voices in Congress calling for full disclosure of alien life. U.S. Congressman Eric Burlison of Missouri revealed that he has requested and been granted access to secure locations, such as Area 51, which have decades-old ties to […]
A new study has shed light on homosexuality, and why it might have evolved. From dolphins to chimpanzees, same-sex behaviours (SSBs) are common among thousands of animals, but until now, why they might be beneficial has remained unclear. Now, experts at Imperial College London have revealed how primates show more SSBs when their habitats are harsh […]
A new theory may finally explain why the Bermuda Triangle has long been linked to mysterious disappearances of ships and planes. Researchers have long suggested that unusual environmental conditions, such as rare combinations of methane gas releases from the ocean floor, may have temporarily disrupted buoyancy and engines. According to Ronald Kapper of ‘What If […]