The smell of human stress affects dogs’ emotions and could lead to them making more pessimistic choices, new research has suggested. The study found that the smell of stress released through human sweat and breath can change the behaviour of man’s best friend. A pessimistic response reflects a negative emotionalContinue Reading
A 98-year-old pioneering physicist who gave up her PhD 75 years ago to have a family has received an honorary doctorate from her old university. In 1948 Rosemary Fowler’s findings at the University of Bristol paved the way for critical discoveries that would rewrite the laws of physics. Her discoveryContinue Reading
A jab that protects against every form of flu could be available within five years, scientists have said, after a “promising” trial in animals. The influenza virus is constantly evolving so new vaccines are needed each year to keep it at bay. But researchers in the US said their “innovative”Continue Reading
Scientists have identified a unique brain signal that plays a key role in shaping the influence of rewards on human behaviour, an advance that may lead to new treatments for depression. Researchers from the Texas Children’s Hospital say the findings may particularly help develop therapies to treat the symptom ofContinue Reading
A pair of skeletons found in the ruins of Pompeii indicate that earthquakes compounded the cataclysmic destruction of the ancient Roman city by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. A study published in Frontiers in Earth Science on Thursday suggests that many people who survived the volcanic eruption in 79AD wereContinue Reading
Archaeologists have uncovered a stone wall in an Italian forest that was used by the Roman army during an epic “clash” against slave revolt leader and gladiatorSpartacus and his men. The stone wall and earthwork extend over 3km in the Dossone della Melia forest in southcentral Calabria in Italy. ResearchersContinue Reading
Billionaire hedge fund owner Ken Griffin has purchased the largest stegosaurus fossil ever found for a record $44.6m (£34.3m). The Citadel hedge fund founder bought the fossil, known as “Apex”, at the New York auction house Sotheby’s with the final purchase price vastly exceeding the initial pre-action estimate of $6m.Continue Reading
Flecks of DNA fragments left behind by viruses that infected our ancient human ancestors may get activated to cause cancer in modern-day humans, a new study finds. The human genome has over 20,000 genes that serve as building blocks of life along with DNA fragments left behind by viruses whichContinue Reading
Scientists have developed a new gel which they say can help store and distribute key therapeutics like insulin without the need for refrigerators or freezers. The technology could significantly improve the accessibility of essential protein-based drugs in parts of the world where cold storage infrastructure may be lacking, researchers said.Continue Reading
Researchers have discovered a new antidote for cobra bites. The snakes kill thousands of people a year across and around 100,000 suffer the death of body tissue and cells caused by the venom, which can lead to amputation. Now researchers have discovered a common blood thinner can be used asContinue Reading
