New gibbon genus discovered in ancient Chinese tomb

New new genus and species of extinct baleen whale identified

Did life on Earth start due to meteorites splashing into warm little ponds?

Air pollution may disrupt sleep
High levels of air pollution over time may get in the way of a good night's sleep, according to new research.
US Olympians at 2016 Rio Games were infected with West Nile virus, not Zika
US Olympic and Paralympic athletes and staff who traveled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2016 Summer Games did not become infected with Zika virus but did test positive for other tropical, mosquito-borne viral infections, including West Nile Virus, Dengue Fever and Chikungunya.
New insight into why Pierce’s disease is so deadly to grapevines

Can Muesli help against arthritis?
It is well known that healthy eating increases our general sense of wellbeing. Researchers have now discovered that a fiber-rich diet can have a positive influence on chronic inflammatory joint diseases, leading to stronger bones.
How do insects survive on a sugary diet?
Researchers show that bacteriocytes -- specific aphid cells that house the symbiotic bacteria -- have different DNA methylation patterns depending on what type of plant sap the aphid is consuming.
Gulf Spill oil dispersants associated with health symptoms in cleanup workers
Workers who were likely exposed to dispersants while cleaning up the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill experienced a range of health symptoms including cough and wheeze, and skin and eye irritation.
The way streets and buildings are arranged makes a big difference in how heat...
