http://dsc.discovery.com/news/news.html News on human interests from Discovery. en-us 2007 Discovery Communications Inc. Fri, Nov 6 2009 10:15:37 EST 60 http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-schedules/gallery/logos/dsc.gif http://dsc.discovery.com 60 46 The Army psychiatrist responsible for the tragedy at Fort Hood Army base has survived. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/11/06/fort-hood-tragedy.html The Army psychiatrist responsible for the tragedy at Fort Hood Army base has survived. Fort Hood Gunman Alive After Killing 13 Sig Christenson, AFP human 20091106100000 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST AP Photo/ Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences | A baby's very first cry is audibly shaped by the language heard while in the womb, according to a new study. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/11/06/newborn-language.html A baby's very first cry is audibly shaped by the language heard while in the womb, according to a new study. Newborns Pick Up Language in the Womb AFP human 20091106080000 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST istockphoto | The case of an Iowa cat that contracted swine flu has experts re-thinking the disease. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/11/06/swine-flu-pets.html The case of an Iowa cat that contracted swine flu has experts re-thinking the disease. Could Humans Infect Pets With H1N1? Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20091106070000 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST Getty Images | Children with short-term memory problems are more likely to engage in risky behavior. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/11/03/memory-risky-behavior.html Children with short-term memory problems are more likely to engage in risky behavior, research shows. Poor Memory Linked to Risky Behavior in Youth Josh Clark, HowStuffWorks.com human 20091103123000 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | The DNA of the domestic pig was decoded in hopes of developing a new swine flu vaccine for pigs. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/11/02/pig-dna-decoded.html The DNA of the domestic pig was decoded in hopes of developing a new swine flu vaccine for pigs to stop the virus from spreading to people. Domestic Pig DNA Decoded Karen Hawkins, Associated Press human 20091102120000 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST AP Photo | The same technology used in the Hubble telescope could offer LASIK patients better sight. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/11/02/custom-corneas.html The same technology used in the Hubble telescope could offer LASIK patients better sight. Vision of the Future: Custom Corneas Cristen Conger, HowStuffWorks.com human 20091102070000 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST Getty Images | Average marathon times of female runners suffered in cities with higher particle pollution levels. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/30/marathon-women.html Average marathon times of female runners suffered in cities with higher particle pollution levels. Pollution Trips Up Female Marathon Runners Jessica Marshall, Discovery News human 20091030180000 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST Getty Images | People who are prone to believe in paranormal phenomena may have just been born that way. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/30/paranormal-superstitions.html People who are prone to believe in paranormal phenomena may have just been born that way. Superstitious Beliefs Cemented Before Birth Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20091030101000 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:10:00 EST iStockPhoto | The gang attack on a Calif. teen sheds light on a problem that sociologists say is all too common. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/30/gang-assault-teens.html The disturbing gang assault on a Calif. teen sheds light on a problem that sociologists say is all too common. Gang Assaults: Why They Happen Michael Reilly, Discovery News human 20091030094000 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:40:00 EST AP Photo/Noah Berger | Elite human sprinters have similar traits as speedy animals: short heels and long toes. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/30/runners-sprint-heel.html It turns out elite human sprinters have similar traits as speedy animals: short heels and long toes. Fast Runners Have Shorter Heels, Longer Toes Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20091030080000 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST AP Photo/David J. Phillip | Vaccinating more children could inhibit the mutation of the constantly changing flu virus. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/29/influenza-evolution.html Vaccinating more children could inhibit the mutation of the constantly changing flu virus. Vaccines Could Slow Flu's Evolution Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20091029170000 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/28/culture-genes-evolution.html Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. Culture (Not Just Genes) Drives Evolution Marlowe Hood, AFP human 20091028160030 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:30 EST Getty Images | Celebrate all things chocolate for this year's National Chocolate Day. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/28/national-chocolate-day.html Celebrate all things chocolate for this year's National Chocolate Day. Happy National Chocolate Day Discovery News human 20091028124500 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:45:00 EST iStockPhoto | Zinc may be creeping into the water supply, which could have an affect on brain function. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/27/drinking-water-zinc.html Zinc may be creeping into the water supply, which could have an affect on brain function. Drinking Water Wells Contaminated with Zinc Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20091027171500 Mon, 27 Oct 2009 17:15:00 EST Getty Images | A newly discovered gene helps to keep vocal cords limber. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/27/speech-gene.html A newly discovered gene helps to keep vocal cords limber. Human Speech Gene Found Tina Hesman Saey, Science News human 20091027123030 Mon, 27 Oct 2009 12:30:30 EST Getty Images | Shiloh Pepin, a girl who was born with fused legs, passed away over the weekend. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/26/mermaid-girl.html Shiloh Pepin, a girl who was born with fused legs, passed away over the weekend. 'Mermaid Girl' Shiloh Pepin Dies at Age 10 Associated Press human 20091026140000 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST AP Photo/Portland Press Herald, Gregory Rec | Serial killers are shaped by modern society, not psychology, claims new research. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/26/serial-killers-society.html Serial killers are shaped by modern society, claims new research that rejects psychology as a major factor. Serial Killers Shaped by Society, Study Claims Josh Clark, HowStuffWorks.com human 20091026134000 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:40:00 EST AP Photo | A new computer program developed by doctors can detect victims of abuse. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/26/artificial-intelligence.html A new computer program developed by doctors can detect victims of abuse. Artificial Intelligence Diagnoses Abuse Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20091026070000 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | Humans are closely related to one another thanks to evolutionary bottlenecks, research claims. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/23/human-evolution-diversity.html Two bottlenecks in evolution led humans to be much more closely related to one another, research claims. Bottlenecks Made Humans Less Diverse Josh Clark, HowStuffWorks.com human 20091023104000 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:40:00 EST iStockPhoto | Is the swine flu vaccine necessary and safe? We asked the experts to address common concerns. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/23/flu-vaccine-fears.html Is the swine flu vaccine necessary and safe? We asked the experts to address common questions. Swine Flu Vaccine Fears Debunked Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20091023090000 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST AP Photo/Paul Sancya | Production of the swine flu vaccine is running several weeks behind schedule. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/22/swine-flu-vaccines.html Production of the swine flu vaccine is running several weeks behind schedule. Swine Flu Vaccine Supplies Way Behind Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press human 20091022100000 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST Getty Images | Modified nanoparticles that can identify prostate cancer could find a wide variety of diseases. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/22/nanoparticles-disease.html Modified nanoparticles that can identify prostate cancer could find a wide variety of diseases. Gold Nanoparticles Could Detect Disease Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20091022083000 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:30:00 EST Getty Images | Ida, the fossil discovery announced last May, appears to have been a distant relative of humans. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/21/ida-primate-fossil.html Ida, the fossil discovery announced last May, appears to have been a distant relative of humans. 'Missing Link' Primate Fossil Debunked Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20091021150000 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EST AP Photo/Mary Altaffer | A scientist who worked on moon exploration is accused of trying to sell classified secrets. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/20/moon-scientist-spy.html Prosecutors say a scientist who worked on the cutting edge of moon exploration has been caught trying to sell classified secrets. NASA Scientist Accused of Selling Secrets LAarry Margasak and Devlin Barrett, Associated Press human 20091020130000 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EST NASA | A look at some of the great sciences myths and hoaxes in recent years. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/16/science-hoaxes.html Some people will go to great lengths to get their 15 minutes of fame. Here's a look at some of the great sciences myths and hoaxes in recent years. Great Science Hoaxes Discovery News human 20091016130000 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EST AP Photo/KMGH-TV | Helium balloons can float for days, moving up and down according to the temperature of the gas. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/15/balloon-boy.html Helium balloons can float for days, moving up and down according to the temperature of the gas. Balloon Thought to Carry Boy Could Have Floated Longer Discovery News/Associated Press human 20091015170000 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST AP Photo/KMGH-TV | A complete map of the switches governing the operation of the human genome is plotted. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/15/epigenome-dna-map.html A complete map of the chemical switches governing the operation of the human genome is plotted. Human Genetic 'Switchboard' Mapped Annabel McGilvray, ABC Science Online human 20091015103000 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | Scientists have developed a retinal implant that send images directly to optical nerves. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/15/artificial-retina.html Scientists have developed a retinal implant that send images directly to optical nerves. Artificial Retina Can Restore Sight to the Blind Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20091015080000 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | Neuroscientists have located the parts of the brain involved in literacy by studying former guerrillas. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/14/guerrillas-literacy.html Neuroscientists have located the parts of the brain involved in literacy by studying former guerrillas. Guerrillas Help Scientists Study Literacy AFP human 20091014161500 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:15:00 EST Getty Images | Respiratory failure and lung inflammation are main killers in swine flu deaths. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/13/swine-flu-virus.html Respiratory failure and lung inflammation are main killers in swine flu deaths, new studies show. Swine Flu Kills as Lungs Fail Nathan Seppa, Science News human 20091013121500 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:15:00 EST CDC | When hospital workers fail to wash their hands, a new technology notices -- and sounds an alert. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/13/hand-washing-tech.html When hospital workers fail to wash their hands, a new technology notices -- and sounds an alert. Hand Washing Detectors Could Save Lives Cristen Conger, HowStuffWorks.com human 20091013100000 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST Getty Images | Eating the wrong fish could give you a parasite that promotes liver cancer. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/12/fish-parasite-cancer.html Eating the wrong fish could give you a parasite that promotes liver cancer, according to new research. Raw Fish Spread Liver Cancer Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20091012091500 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:15:00 EST Suttiprapa | Colton Harris-Moore, a.k.a. the "Barefoot Burglar," has been described as a "feral child." Take a look at the history of truly "wild" children. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/09/feral-children.html Colton Harris-Moore, a.k.a. the "Barefoot Burglar," has been described as a "feral child." Take a look at the history of truly "wild" children. Feral Children: How Wild? Rossella Lorenzi, Discovery News human 20091009171500 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:15:00 EST AP Photo/Island County Sheriff's Office via the Everette Herald | A 123-million-year-old chipmunk-sized mammal may explain how human hearing evolved. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/08/ear-evolution.html A 123-million-year-old chipmunk-sized mammal may explain how human hearing evolved. Prehistoric Mammal Hints at Ear's Evolution AFP human 20091008160000 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST Mark A. Klingler/Carnegie Museum of Natural History | Emotions make us fear newer threats more than old ones, according to research. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/08/fear-reaction-threat.html News make you scared? Don't worry it will pass. A new study finds emotions make us fear recent threats more than old ones. As Reactions to Threats Fade, Fear Does Too Josh Clark, HowStuffWorks.com human 20091008140000 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST AP Photo/Brennan Linsley | A recent poll of the most annoying words shows the slacker term "whatever" on top. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/08/annoying-words.html A recent poll of the most annoying words shows the slacker term "whatever" on top. 'Whatever' Tops List of Most Annoying Words Michael Hill, Associated Press human 20091008113000 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EST Getty Images | Artificial intelligence programs are helping doctors diagnose heart infections and treat wounds. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/08/artificial-intelligence.html Two new artificial intelligence programs are helping doctors diagnose life-threatening heart infections and treat open wounds. AI Helps Doctors Diagnose Deadly Conditions Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20091008091500 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:15:00 EST Getty Images | An updated view of the human genome could aid in the fight against inherited diseases. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/07/human-genome.html An updated view of the human genome could aid in the fight against inherited diseases. Human Genome Map Gets Redrawn AFP human 20091007170000 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | Identical surges in brain activity just before death were seen in a study of seven patients. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/06/near-death-brain.html Identical surges in brain activity moments before death were seen in a study of seven terminally ill patients. Brain Waves Surge Moments Before Death Irene Klotz, Discovery News human 20091006103000 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to three Americans who inspired new lines of research into cancer. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/05/nobel-prize-medicine.html The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to three Americans who inspired new lines of research into cancer. Cancer Researchers Win Nobel Prize in Medicine Karl Ritter and Matt Moore, Associated Press human 20091005133000 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:30:00 EST AP Photo/Michael Probst | A pet turtle is diagnosed with a highly infectious bacterial disease that could spread to people. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/05/pet-turtle-disease.html A common species of pet turtle is diagnosed with a highly infectious bacterial disease that could spread to people. Pet Turtle Disease Could Spread to Humans Nicky Phillips, ABC Science Online human 20091005120000 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | Mosquito-borne diseases could be controlled using a parasite known as Wolbachia. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/01/mosquito-parasite.html Deadly malaria, painful filariasis and other mosquito-borne diseases can likely be controlled using a parasite known as Wolbachia. Mosquito Parasite Fights Infectious Disease Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20091001140100 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:01:00 EST iStockPhoto | "Ardi" dates to 4.4. million years and may be the oldest human ancestor ever found. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/01/ardi-human-ancestor.html The world's oldest and most complete skeleton of a potential human ancestor is unveiled, representing the closest researchers have come to finding the last common ancestor of chimps and humans. 'Ardi,' Oldest Human Ancestor, Unveiled Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20091001103000 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EST Getty | A massive tsunami has claimed at least 100 lives on islands off the South Pacific. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/30/tsunami-earthquake.html A massive tsunami hurled by a powerful earthquake has claimed at least 100 lives on islands off the South Pacific. South Pacific Coasts Reeling From Tsunami Keni Lesa and Fili Sagapolutele, Associated Press human 20090930101500 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:15:00 EST AP Photo/Ardie Roque | Virus-like particles could dramatically accelerate the process of vaccine production. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/30/vaccine-production.html Virus-like particles could dramatically accelerate the process of vaccine production. Virus-Like Particles May Fast-Track Vaccines Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090930070000 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | A magnitude 8.3 earthquake struck Samoa, triggering a tsunami. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/29/earthquake-tsunami-samoa.html A magnitude 8.3 earthquake struck Samoa, triggering a tsunami as coastal residents fled to higher ground. Massive Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Near Samoa AFP human 20090929160000 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:00 EST Getty Images | Champagne bubbles create a mist that wafts the aroma to the drinker. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/28/champagne-bubbles.html Champagne bubbles create a mist that wafts the aroma to the drinker. Champagne Bubbles Burst with Flavor Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20090928170000 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EST Jonathan Kantor Studio/Getty Images | The Great Depression was actually good for U.S. health, according to a new study. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/28/recession-health.html The Great Depression was actually good for U.S. health, according to a new study. Are Recessions Good for Our Health? Jessica Marshall, Discovery News human 20090928150000 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | Ash from an ancient supereruption would have made it difficult for human and animals to eat. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/25/supervolcano-teeth.html Ash from an ancient supervolcano eruption would have made it difficult for human and animals to chew their food. Supervolcano Eruption Was Tough on Teeth Michael Reilly, Discovery News human 20090925160000 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:00:00 EST Getty Images | For the first time, a vaccine has prevented infection with the AIDS virus. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/24/hiv-vaccine.html For the first time, a vaccine has prevented infection with the AIDS virus. HIV Vaccine Instills 'New Hope' Marilynn Marchione and Michael Casey, Associated Press human 20090924130000 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EST AP Photo | Finger digit analysis suggests Neanderthals were promiscuous while Australopithecus, less so. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/24/human-monogamy.html A study of the ratios of finger digits in ancient skeletons suggests Neanderthals may have been promiscuous while Australopithecus, less so. Human Ancestors Conflicted on Monogamy Michael Reilly, Discovery News human 20090924094500 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:45:00 EST Getty | Paralyzed rats were made to walk again with a technique that may work for people. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/21/paralyzed-rats.html Paralyzed rats were made to walk again with a technique that may work for people. Paralyzed Rats Regain Their Footing Marlowe Hood, AFP human 20090921111500 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:15:00 EST Getty Images | What used to be called "penmanship" is being shunted aside at schools. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/21/cursive-writing.html What used to be called "penmanship" is being shunted aside at schools in favor of 21st century skills. Cursive Writing: A Fading Skill Tom Breen, Associated Press human 20090921091500 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:15:00 EST AP Photo | A glove that lets you write in the air could offer an early warning system for diseases. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/18/glove-writing.html A new high tech glove that lets you write in the air may be an early warning system for Parkinson's disease. Glove Lets You Write in Thin Air Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090918070000 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST Michael Linderman | Showerheads can harbor harmful bacteria -- and cleaning them doesn't help. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/14/showerhead-pathogens.html Showerheads offer warm, wet places for bacteria to grow -- and cleaning your showerhead with bleach doesn't help. Dangerous Pathogens Live in Showerheads Jessica Marshall, Discovery News human 20090914150000 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EST Leah Feazel | A flame retardant once banned for use in children's pajamas is still being used in products including foam in a baby stroller, a nursing pillow and a changing table pad. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/08/flame-retardants.html A flame retardant once banned for use in children's pajamas is still being used in child products. Flame Retardants Found in Children's Products Jessica Marshall, Discovery News human 20090908094000 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:40:00 EST Getty Images | New antibodies that neutralize HIV may hold the key to an AIDS vaccine. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/04/aids-hiv-vaccine.html New antibodies that neutralize HIV may hold the key to an AIDS vaccine. AIDS Vaccine Possible with New Antibodies AFP human 20090904130000 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EST Getty Images | A CDC study finds that swine flu takes a higher toll on school-age children. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/04/swine-flu-children.html A CDC study finds that swine flu takes a higher toll on school-age children than on babies and toddlers. Swine Flu Deaths Higher in Older Kids Mike Stobbe, Associated Press human 20090904122000 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:20:00 EST AP Photo | The thinner your thighs, the greater your of heart disease, says a new study. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/04/thighs-heart-disease.html The thinner your thighs, the greater your of heart disease, says a new study. Thicker Thighs May Mean a Stronger Heart Nicky Phillips, ABC Science Online human 20090904120000 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | Once thought harmless, certain forms of arsenic that appear in seafood may be toxic. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/04/arsenic-toxic.html Once thought harmless, certain forms of arsenic that appear in seafood may be toxic. Arsenic in Seafood May Pose Health Risk Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090904070000 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | Scientists have dated what could be the oldest hand axes in Europe. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/03/prehistoric-hand-axes.html Scientists have dated what could be the oldest hand axes in Europe. Prehistoric Hand Axes Older Than Once Thought Bruce Bower, Science News human 20090903110000 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EST Michael Walker | Animals that process information using a preferred side of the brain prove better at problem-solving. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/03/brain-handedness.html Animals that process information using a preferred side of the brain prove better at problem-solving. Animals That Favor One Side More Successful Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090903091500 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:15:00 EST Culum Brown | Monkeys are born from a procedure that could enable women to avoid passing on disease. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/26/monkey-dna-transfer.html A procedure that could someday enable women to avoid passing genetic disease has worked with monkeys. Monkeys Born From Eggs With DNA Transplant Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20090826140000 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EST Oregon National Primate Research Center at OHSU | Tiny termites listen for the chewing noises of their larger, deadly cousins. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/26/termites-eavesdrop.html Tiny termites are observed listening for the chewing noises of their larger, deadly cousins when cohabiting the same tree. Termites Eavesdrop to Avoid Bullies Dani Cooper, ABC Science Online human 20090826110000 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST Patrick Gleeson | Higher levels of the male sex hormone lead women to take more financial risks. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/24/women-testosterone.html Higher levels of the male sex hormone lead women to take more financial risks, a new study found. Women With More Testosterone Take More Risks Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20090824171500 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:15:00 EST iStockPhoto | Illegal, online sales of primates is threatening already endangered species. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/24/black-market-primate.html Illegal, online sales of primates is threatening already endangered species. Black Market Trading Threatens Primates Reinnier Kaze, AFP human 20090824111500 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:15:00 EST Karl Ammann/Getty Images | Blood vessels created with lightning may help to produce artificial organs. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/21/lightning-blood-vessels.html Blood vessels created with lightning may help to produce artificial organs. Lightning Helps Create Artificial Blood Vessels Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090821080000 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST Discovery News | People tend to walk around and around in the absence of landmarks, a study proves. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/20/walking-circles.html People tend to walk around and around in the absence of landmarks, a study proves. People Naturally Walk in Circles Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090820120000 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST Getty Images | Lesions on the bones of an ancient hominin resulted from an acute infection. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/20/earliest-infection.html Lesions on the bones of an ancient hominin resulted from an acute infection. Earliest Known Bacterial Infection Found Rossella Lorenzi, Discovery News human 20090820080000 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST Ruggero D'Anastasio | Wiring in the brain may explain why some people can't detect differences in pitch. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/18/tone-deaf-brain.html Wiring in the brain may explain why some people can't detect differences in pitch. Tone-Deaf? Bad Wiring May Be to Blame Stephanie Nano, Associated Press human 20090818194500 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:45:00 EST Magictorch/Getty Images | A new adhesive inspired by a marine worm may help bones heal after surgery. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/18/marine-worm-glue.html A new adhesive inspired by a marine worm may help bones heal after surgery. Marine Worm's Glue May Aid Bone Repair Jessica Marshall, Discovery News human 20090818080000 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST Fred Hayes | Mint, thyme and other spices offer a new alternative in organic pest-control. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/17/killer-spices.html Mint, thyme and other spices offer a new alternative in organic pest-control. Killer Spices Keep Pests at Bay Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090817133000 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | Air pollution wafting in from overseas kills 6,600 people in North America every year. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/14/air-pollution-overseas.html Tiny particles of air pollution wafting in from overseas kills 6,600 people in North America every year, research shows. Air Pollution Travels, Kills Thousands Annually Michael Reilly, Discovery News human 20090814123000 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:30:00 EST Getty Images | A newly found gene allows people to sleep less each night with no ill effects. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/14/sleep-deprive-gene.html A newly found gene allows people to sleep less each night with no ill effects. Gene Allows People to Get Less Sleep Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20090814090000 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:00:00 EST Getty Images | Human forged stone weapons and tools much earlier than once thought. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/13/stone-tools.html Human forged stone weapons and tools much earlier than once thought. Early Humans Shaped Stone Tools with Fire AFP human 20090813170000 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | A gene found in Neanderthal bone would have made Brussels sprouts taste bitter. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/13/brussel-neanderthal.html Researchers find a gene from Neanderthal bone that would have made Brussels sprouts taste bitter. Neanderthals Likely Didn't Like Brussels Sprouts Denholm Barnetson, AFP human 20090813111500 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:15:00 EST Getty Images | Eating chocolate can help heart attack survivors cut their risk of heart disease. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/13/chocolate-heart-health.html Heart attack survivors who eat chocolate two or more times per week cut their risk of dying from heart disease about threefold. Chocolate Helps Hinder Heart Disease Marlowe Hood, AFP human 20090813110000 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST Getty Images | Mosquitoes brought in by tourists are creating an "ecological disaster" in the Galapagos. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/12/galapagos-tourism.html Mosquitoes brought in by tourists are creating an "ecological disaster" in the Galapagos. Galapagos Ecosystem Threatened by Tourism AFP human 20090812104500 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:45:00 EST Paul Souders | Ancient castle moats served functions that were not always related to defense. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/12/castle-moat.html Ancient castle moats served functions that were not always related to defense. Castle Moats: Holy for Some, Sewer for Others Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090812083000 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | The prehistoric house gives a glimpse of domestic life 4,000 years before Stonehenge. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/11/stone-age-house.html The prehistoric house gives a glimpse of domestic life 4,000 years before Stonehenge. Pre-Stonehenge House Reveals Domestic Life Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090811170000 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EST Mike Pitts/British Archaeology | French winemakers are using satellite imagery to improve their grape harvests. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/11/wine-harvest-satellite.html French winegrowers are reaping the benefits of satellite imagery to improve their grape harvests, in a fusion of cutting-edge technology and the ancient art of winemaking. Satellites Track, Improve French Wine Crop Boris Cambreleng, AFP human 20090811154500 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:45:00 EST NOAA | Dolphins follow the same basic rule that defines human language: the law of brevity. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/11/dolphin-language.html Dolphins follow the same basic rule that defines human language: the law of brevity. Dolphin Speak Relies on Brevity Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090811090000 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:00:00 EST Rene Frederick | Larger, faster mosquitoes created in sewage can spread dangerous diseases. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/10/mosquito-sewage.html Larger, faster mosquitoes created in sewage can spread dangerous diseases. Sewage Breeds Bigger, Faster Mosquitoes Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090810093000 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | Artificial bones made of wood should allow live bones to heal more quickly. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/10/artificial-bone.html Artificial bones made of wood should allow live bones to heal more quickly. New Artificial Bone Made of Wood Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090810080000 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST Getty Images | The oldest known paralyzed man survived in a subsistence economy despite his condition. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/06/paralyzed-human.html The oldest known paralyzed man survived in a subsistence Neolithic economy despite his condition. Oldest Known Paralyzed Human Discovered Rossella Lorenzi, Discovery News human 20090806090000 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:00:00 EST Lorna Tilley | Leading economic nations are experiencing modest baby booms, a study finds. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/05/nations-baby-boom.html Leading economic nations, including the United States, are experiencing modest baby booms, a study finds. Richest Nations See Baby Boom Marlowe Hood, AFP human 20090805160000 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:00:00 EST Getty Images | Rising seagull populations have wreaked havoc on salmon fisheries along the Pacific coast. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/04/seagulls-salmon.html Rising seagull populations have wreaked havoc on salmon fisheries along the Pacific coast of the U.S. Seagulls Menace Endangered Salmon Michael Reilly, Discovery News human 20090804090000 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | Dog domestication first began in Africa, not Asia, according to an extensive genetic study. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/03/dog-domestication.html Dog domestication first began in Africa, not Asia, according to an extensive genetic study. Dog Domestication Likely Began in Africa Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090803170100 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:01:00 EST iStockPhoto | A pneumonic plague outbreak compels Chinese authorities to lock down an entire town. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/03/plague-china.html A pneumonic plague outbreak compels Chinese health authorities to lock down an entire town. Plague Strikes Again; China Seals Town Gillian Wong, Associated Press human 20090803120000 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST Getty Images | Memory loss is commonly attributed to cannabis use, but now researchers can prove it. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/03/marijuana-memory.html Memory loss is commonly attributed to cannabis use, but now researchers can prove it. Marijuana Proven to Affect Memory Marlowe Hood, AFP human 20090803110000 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST Getty Images | Mammoths were not likely wiped out by a comet or asteroid, a new study concludes. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/03/mammoth-extinction.html Mammoths were not likely wiped out by a comet or asteroid, a new study concludes. Mammoths Doomed by Hunting, Climate: Study Michael Reilly, Discovery News human 20090803090000 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:00:00 EST PLoS | Using mosquitoes as flying needles, scientists have created a delivery mechanism for a malaria "vaccine." http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/29/mosquito-malaria.html Using mosquitoes as flying needles, scientists have created a delivery mechanism for a malaria "vaccine." Mosquito Bites Used to Deliver Malaria 'Vaccine' Marilynn Marchione, Associated Press human 20090729190100 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:01:00 EST James Gathany/Center for Disease Control | Cancer experts identify tanning beds as a top cancer risk, considered as deadly arsenic and mustard gas. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/29/tanning-beds-cancer.html Cancer experts identify tanning beds as a top cancer risk, considered as deadly arsenic and mustard gas. Tanning Beds as Lethal as Mustard Gas, Arsenic Maria Cheng, Associated Press human 20090729124500 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:45:00 EST iStockPhoto | A powerful toxin is not only threatening bee populations, but also the nation's food supply. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/29/bees-selenium.html A powerful toxin is not only threatening bee populations, but also the nation's food supply. Toxic Pollen, Nectar Could Sting Bees Michael Reilly, Discovery News human 20090729083000 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:30:00 EST AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari | A new kind of stem cell, derived from skin cells, has been used to create live mice. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/23/stem-cells-mice.html A new kind of stem cell, derived from skin cells, has been used to create live mice. Stem Cells Grow Into Live Mice Seth Borenstein, Associated Press human 20090723173000 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | Although still in the trial phase, scientists hope pig cells can delay the effects of Type 1 diabetes. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/23/pig-cells-diabetics.html Although still in the trial phase, scientists hope pig cells can delay the effects of Type 1 diabetes. Pig Cells Implanted in Diabetics Ray Lilley, Associated Press human 20090723124500 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:45:00 EST iStockPhoto | Although rabbits are known for their numbers, the white-sided jackrabbit is struggling to survive. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/22/jackrabbit-threatened.html Although rabbits are known for their numbers, the white-sided jackrabbit is struggling to survive. White-Sided Jackrabbit Under Threat Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press human 20090722183000 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | An HIV-related virus is killing wild chimps and could lead to better AIDS treatments. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/22/chimps-hiv-link.html An HIV-related virus is killing chimpanzees in the wild and could be a missing link in the evolution of AIDS. Missing AIDS Link Found in Chimps Seth Borenstein, Associated Press human 20090722153000 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:30:00 EST Michael L. Wilson | Babies can recognize and respond to emotional cues long before they are able to speak. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/21/babies-emotions.html Babies can recognize and respond to emotional cues long before they are able to speak. Babies Detect Different Emotions in Dogs, Music Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090721113000 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:30:00 EST Mark Philbrick | French scientists discover that most raindrops break up before hitting the ground. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/21/raindrops-burst-mid-fall.html French scientists discover that most raindrops break up before hitting the ground. Most Raindrops Burst Before Hitting the Ground AFP human 20090721110000 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EST NASA | Herbicides boost nutritional value of corn, new research suggests. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/20/herbicides-corn.html Herbicides get a bad rap for their environmental effects, but new research suggests they boost nutritional value of corn. Weed Killer May Make Corn More Nutritious Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090720152000 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:20:00 EST Getty Images | Tourists are flocking to parks in poorer countries, but not in the United States. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/16/parks-attendance.html Tourists are flocking to parks in poorer countries, but not in the United States. National Park Attendance Rising in Poorer Countries Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090716133000 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | Diabetes and other diseases are linked with exposure to nitrites in hot dogs and other foods. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/15/nitrites-alzheimers.html Alzheimer's, diabetes and other diseases are linked with exposure to nitrites in hot dogs and other foods. Nitrites in Meats Fingered in Rise of Diseases Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090715094000 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:40:00 EST Getty Images | Cats manipulate humans by embedding an urgent cry sound into their purr. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/13/cats-purring-humans.html Cats manipulate their human caretakers by embedding an urgent cry sound into the purr, resulting in a vocalization that people difficult to ignore. Cats Use Special Purr to Manipulate Humans Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090713120000 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST Karen McComb | Dogs possess a two-year-old child's capacity to understand human pointing. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/13/dog-toddler-gestures.html Dogs possess a two-year-old child's capacity to understand human pointing gestures, research finds. Dogs Get Gestures as Well as Toddlers Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090713100000 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | Americans who still view science as the top achievement of the United States is down sharply. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/09/science-public-poll.html Americans who still view science as the top achievement of the United States is down sharply. Gap Between Scientists, Public Widens Associated Press human 20090709164000 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:40:00 EST iStock Photo | United physics laws could lead to more reliable predictions on disease spread, internet traffic. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/08/fractal-laws-united.html Australian researchers have found a way to unite two laws of physics, which will lead to more reliable predictions of everything from disease spread to internet traffic. United Laws of Physics Make More Accurate Predictions Anna Salleh, ABC Science Online human 20090708100000 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EST Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | The chances of fertilization are increased when the female is deemed to be desirable. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/08/sperm-attractiveness.html The chances of fertilization are increased when the female is deemed to be desirable. Sperm Travels Faster Toward Attractive Females Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090708093000 Mon, 08 Jul 2009 09:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | Some blind people have developed their own personal sonar using echolocation. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/07/human-echolocation.html Some blind people have developed their own personal sonar using echolocation. Echolocation Allows Blind Humans to 'See' Jessica Marshall, Discovery News human 20090707091500 Mon, 07 Jul 2009 09:15:00 EST iStockPhoto | Vegans have 5 percent lower bone mass density than non-vegans, research finds. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/02/vegan-bone-density.html Vegans have 5 percent lower bone mass density than non-vegans, but they don't have more fractures. Vegans Have Lower Bone Density Nicky Phillips, ABC Science Online human 20090702131500 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:15:00 EST iStockPhoto | Moms exposed to high levels of traffic exhaust are at high risk of giving birth prematurely. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/30/traffic-premature-birth.html Moms who live in areas exposed to high levels of truck and car exhaust are at high risk of giving birth prematurely, and suffering from the dangerous affliction preeclampsia, according to a new study. L.A. Traffic Causing Premature Births: Study Michael Reilly, Discovery News human 20090630091500 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:15:00 EST AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh | Pigeons have the potential to learn and mark a "good" piece art from a "bad" one. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/26/pigeon-art-critic.html Pigeons have the potential to learn and mark a "good" piece art from a "bad" one. Pigeons Make Good Art Critics AFP human 20090626145000 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:50:00 EST iStockPhoto | Swine flu has infected as many as 1 million Americans, U.S. health officials say. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/26/swine-flu-million.html Swine flu has infected as many as 1 million Americans, U.S. health officials say. U.S. Swine Flu Cases Hit 1 Million Mike Stobbe, Associated Press human 20090626103000 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:30:00 EST AP Photo/Elaine Thompson | A 35,000-year-old flute is believed to be the oldest musical instrument ever found. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/24/prehistoric-flute.html A 35,000-year-old flute is believed to be the oldest musical instrument ever found. Prehistoric Bird-Bone Flute Unearthed Patrick McGroarty, Associated Press human 20090624200500 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:05:00 EST AP Photo | Women will avoid looking at babies with facial birth defects more than men. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/24/woman-abnormal-babies.html New research shows that women will avoid looking at babies with facial birth defects more than men. Women More Likely to Avoid Abnormal Babies Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press human 20090624101500 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:15:00 EST iStockPhoto | Nine-year-old boy used tips from 'Man Vs. Wild' to survive a night alone in the woods. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/23/discovery-show-saves-boy.html Nine-year-old boy used tips from the Discovery Channel tv show 'Man Vs. Wild' to survive a night alone in Utah's forests. 'Man Vs. Wild' Helps Lost Boy Survive Alone Elizabeth White, Associated Press human 20090623150000 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EST DCI | Compelled by necessity, Neanderthals wore tailored clothes and dried big game meat. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/23/neanderthal-mammoth.html Compelled by necessity, Neanderthals wore tailored clothes and dried big game meat. Neanderthals Made Mammoth Jerky Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090623124500 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:45:00 EST iStockPhoto | A cancer is traced to a type of genetic defect for the very first time. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/17/cancer-missing-dna.html A cancer is traced to a type of genetic defect for the very first time. Cancer Linked to Missing DNA Marlowe Hood, AFP human 20090617144500 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:45:00 EST iStockPhoto | A swine flu vaccine could be administered to children in schools this fall, health officials say. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/16/swine-flu-vaccine.html A swine flu vaccine could be administered to children in schools this fall, health officials say. Swine Flu Shots May Be Given at Schools Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20090616141000 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:10:00 EST iStockPhoto | Even though people are more spread out in rural areas, they may be more at risk to disease. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/15/rural-disease.html Even though people are more spread out in rural areas, they may be more at risk to disease spread, research finds. Disease Spreads in Rural Communities Too Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090615120000 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | A box jellyfish antivenom is proven ineffective against the animal's deadly sting. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/15/jellyfish-antivenom.html A long-used box jellyfish antivenom is proven ineffective in saving lives from the animal's deadly sting. Antivenoms Can't Stop Deadly Jellyfish Sting Anna Salleh, ABC Science Online human 20090615103000 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:30:00 EST courtesy of GBRMPA | Health authorities are set to announce H1N1 Swine Flu has reached pandemic status. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/11/swine-flu-pandemic.html The World Health Organization prepares to announce that H1N1 Swine Flu is the first influenza pandemic in over 40 years. WHO Declares Swine Flu Pandemic Associated Press human 20090611103000 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:30:00 EST AP Photo/Kin Cheung | A new weapon against bed bugs includes the insects' own pheromones. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/11/bedbug-pheromones.html Bed bug alarm pheromones, combined with a common insecticide make up a new, potent control agent. Bed Bug Weapon Uses Insect's Own Juice Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090611101500 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:15:00 EST Joshua Benoit | The bodies of 17 victims of the Air France plane crash are on a ship headed for the Brazilian coast. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/08/air-france-bodies.html The bodies of 17 victims of the Air France plane crash are on a ship headed for the Brazilian coast. Air France Crash Victims Found AFP human 20090608093000 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:30:00 EST AP Photo/Ricardo Moraes | Autopsies of Air France plane crash victims reveal injuries consistent with a mid-air breakup. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/08/air-france-crash.html Autopsies of Air France plane crash victims reveal injuries consistent with a mid-air breakup. Air France Jet Likely Broke Up Flying: Expert Stan Lehman, Associated Press human 20090608025800 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:58:00 EST AP Photo/Eraldo Peres | Chimps and other primates laugh the way we do, research finds. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/04/chimps-apes-laugh.html Orangutans, chimps, gorillas and other primates laugh the way we do, especially babies that are being tickled, research concludes. Chimps, Other Apes Laugh Like People Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090604120000 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST Davila-Ross | The world's first pig stem cells are created and could be used to battle human disease. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/03/pig-stem-cells.html Chinese researchers announced they have successfully creates the world's first pig stem cells, which could be used to battle human disease. Chinese Researchers Create First Pig Stem Cells AFP human 20090603102000 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:20:00 EST USGS | A roasting pit is found that appears to have last cooked two mammoths. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/03/prehistoric-bbq.html A prehistoric roasting pit that appears to have last cooked two mammoths is found with an array of grill tools. Mammoths Roasted in Prehistoric Kitchen Pit Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090603083000 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:30:00 EST Jiri Svoboda and Antiquity | Headaches in space are brought on by increased blood flow to the head and can be severe. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/02/space-headaches.html Headaches in space are brought on by increased blood flow to the head and can be quite severe. Astronauts Prone to Severe Space Headaches AFP human 20090602124500 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:45:00 EST NASA | Radiation detectors laced into dummy torsos that flew in space bear sobering news. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/29/space-torso-radiation.html Radiation detectors laced into dummy torsos that flew aboard the space station bear sobering news. Space Torso Reveals Cancer Risk for Astronauts Irene Klotz, Discovery News human 20090529121500 Fri, 29 May 2009 12:15:00 EST NASA | Even healthy skin is covered in a greater variety of bacteria than previously thought. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/29/bacteria-skin.html Scientists discovered that even healthy skin is covered in much more different kinds of bacteria than previously thought. Armpits: 'Rain Forests' For Bacteria Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20090529024500 Fri, 29 May 2009 02:45:00 EST NIH | Technology for versatile transplant tissue takes a big step toward clinical use. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/28/stem-cell-skin.html Technology for versatile, grow-in-a-dish transplant tissue takes a step toward clinical use. Stem Cell Feat to Accelerate Transplants Mira Oberman, AFP human 20090528144500 Thu, 28 May 2009 14:45:00 EST Darren Hauck/Getty Images | A 4,000-year-old skeleton from India shows traces of leprosy. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/27/leprosy-skeleton.html A 4,000-year-old skeleton from India shows traces of leprosy -- the oldest case of the disease ever found. Skeleton Reveals Oldest Case of Leprosy Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20090527101500 Wed, 27 May 2009 10:15:00 EST Robbins et al., DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0005669 | A mouse gene linked to hair loss could lead to treatments for baldness in people. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/26/hair-loss-gene.html The discovery of a mouse gene linked to early hair loss is sparking hopes for a treatment for thinning hair and baldness in people. Hair Loss Gene Found in Mice AFP human 20090526103000 Tue, 26 May 2009 10:30:00 EST Getty Images | Pigs may have hosted genes included in the new swine flu for a decade or more. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/22/swine-flu-genes.html Pigs may have hosted genes included in the new swine flu for a decade or more, according to new research. Swine Flu Genes Circulated for a Decade Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20090522133000 Fri, 22 May 2009 13:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | Sensitive over-the-counter cancer tests could help patients spot disease sooner. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/22/cancer-test-otc.html Sensitive over-the-counter tests for certain types of cancer could help patients spot disease sooner, say the scientists developing them. New Cancer Tests Could Sell Over the Counter Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090522123000 Fri, 22 May 2009 12:30:00 EST Getty Images | New evidence suggests an early human butchered and ate a Neanderthal child. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/21/neanderthal-human.html Around 30,000 years ago, a human in what is now France may have eaten a Neanderthal child and made a necklace out of its teeth. Early Human Dined on Young Neanderthal Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090521093000 Thu, 21 May 2009 09:30:00 EST AP Photo | A plant that causes facial paralysis could be behind the phrase "sardonic grin." http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/20/sardonic-smile-toxin.html When the Greek poet Homer used the word "sardonic" to describe a bitter smile, he may have been referring to a poisonous plant that causes facial contortions before killing its victims. 'Sardonic Grin' Has Roots in Poisonous Herb Rosella Lorenzi, Discovery News human 20090520094500 Wed, 20 May 2009 09:45:00 EST Wikipedia Commons | A 47-million-year-old skeleton may help illuminate the early evolution of apes and humans. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/19/skeleton-primates.html The skeleton of a 47-million-year-old creature may help illuminate the early evolution of apes and humans. Skeleton Sheds Light on Primate Evolution Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20090519140000 Tue, 19 May 2009 14:00:00 EST AP Photo/Mary Altaffer | A study shows as populations of animals lose diversity, disease rates increase. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/19/biodiversity-disease.html A study shows as populations of animals lose diversity, disease rates increase. Animal Biodiversity Keeps People Healthy Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090519101500 Tue, 19 May 2009 10:15:00 EST iStockPhoto | Chemicals used to make food wrappers grease-proof are found in human blood. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/15/food-wrapper-chemical.html Chemicals used to make food wrappers grease-proof are found for the first time in human blood. Food Wrapper Coating Found in Human Blood Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090515131500 Fri, 15 May 2009 13:15:00 EST Getty Images | Communities drinking water with naturally high levels of lithium have fewer suicides. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/15/lithium-water-suicide.html Japanese scientists show that communities drinking from water supplies that carry naturally higher levels of lithium have significantly fewer suicides. Lithium in Water Shown to Curb Suicide Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090515103000 Fri, 15 May 2009 10:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | Black CEOs with a "babyface" appearance are more likely to lead wealthy companies. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/08/babyface-black-ceo.html Black CEOs with a "babyface" appearance are more likely to lead wealthy companies than black CEOs who look more mature, new research suggests. 'Babyface' Looks Boost Success of Black CEOs, Study Says Jesse Washington, Associated Press human 20090508110000 Fri, 08 May 2009 11:00:00 EST AP Photo | Analysis of the feet of ancient hobbit-like fossils suggest they were their own species. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/06/hobbit-species.html New analysis of the foot bones of hobbit-like fossils suggest they were their own species and not dwarfed versions of ancient humans. 'Hobbit' New Species After All, Says Study Marlowe Hood, AFP human 20090506154500 Wed, 06 May 2009 15:45:00 EST William Jungers/ARKENAS | Two dating companies turn to science and odor to help couples find their match. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/06/dating-smell-match.html Forget "likes long walks on the beach," two dating companies turn to science and odor to match couples. Dating Sites ID the Smell of Love Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090506131500 Wed, 06 May 2009 13:15:00 EST iStockPhoto | Authorities pledge to produce enough H1N1 swine flu vaccine for everyone. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/05/01/swine-flu-vaccine.html U.S. authorities pledge to produce enough swine flu vaccine for everyone, but the shots couldn't begin until fall at the earliest. U.S. Swine Flu Cases Pass 100, Vaccine Pending Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20090501133000 Fri, 01 May 2009 13:30:00 EST AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli | A new study helps narrow the location in Africa where humans first evolved. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/30/african-genome.html Africans have more genetic variation than anyone else on Earth, according to a new study that helps narrow the location where humans first evolved, probably near the South Africa-Namibia border. Africans Have World's Greatest Genetic Variation Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20090430153000 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | A desalination plant may pose a threat to populations of the giant Australian cuttlefish. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/30/cuttlefish-desalination.html Populations of the giant Australian cuttlefish may be at risk from a proposed huge desalination plant. Cuttlefish at Risk From Desalination Plant Anna Salleh, ABC Science Online human 20090430104500 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:45:00 EST Sean Connell | The WHO indicates the fast-spreading swine flu could soon become a global pandemic. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/29/who-swine-flu.html The Geneva-based World Health Organization on Wednesday raised its alert level for the fast-spreading swine flu to its next-to-highest notch, signaling a global pandemic could be imminent. The move came after the virus spread to at least 10 U.S. states from coast to coast and swept deeper into Europe. WHO Raises Swine Flu Alert Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20090429172000 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:20:00 EST AP Photo/Yonhap, Park Ji-ho | Some female lizards rely on testosterone for a unique way of keeping amorous males off their backs. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/29/lizard-dead-sex.html Females of an Australian species of lizard rely on testosterone for a most unusual method of keeping amorous males off their backs. Lizard Rolls Over to Avoid Sex Anna Salleh, ABC Science Online human 20090429153000 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:30:00 EST Devi Stuart-Fox | Scientists use a laser in mice to induce a brain wave that is linked to concentration. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/29/brain-autism-laser.html Scientists use a laser in mice to induce a brain wave that is linked to concentration. Blue Laser Could Lead to Autism Cure Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090429131500 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:15:00 EST Getty Images | Animals that play dead often survive, but more often when others are there to take the heat. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/29/playing-dead-survival.html Insects and animals that play dead often survive, but more often when a moving friend or relative is around to take the heat. Animals that Play Dead Sacrifice Others Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090429093000 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:30:00 EST Takahisa Miyatak | A U.S.-owned farm in a small Mexican town may be the epicenter of the swine flu outbreak. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/28/swine-flu-farm.html A U.S.-owned pig farm in a small town in the Mexican state of Veracruz may be the epicenter of the swine flu outbreak. Swine Flu Ground Zero Possibly Found Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press human 20090428094900 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:49:00 EST AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini | Add Twitter to the toolbox for public epidemiologists tracking the spread of swine flu. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/28/flu-map-twitter.html Add Twitter to the toolbox for public epidemiologists in the face of an emerging disease, such as the swine flu virus now sweeping the world. Swine Flu Outbreak Tracked With Twitter Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090428091500 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:15:00 EST HealthMap/Google Maps | Water bottles made with PET plastic are shown to harbor estrogenic compounds. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/28/water-bottles-health.html Ordinary water bottles made with PET plastic are shown to harbor estrogenic compounds that can leach into the water. Plastic Water Bottles May Pose Health Hazard Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090428084500 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:45:00 EST iStockPhoto | The president wants to commit three percent of GDP to scientific research and development. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/27/obama-science-investment.html The president wants to commit three percent of GDP to scientific research and development. Obama: Time Has Come for U.S. Science AFP human 20090427141500 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:15:00 EST AP Photo/Gerald Herbert | Less fit people perceive approaching sounds as closer than they really are. But why? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/27/weak-strong-hearing.html Less physically fit people tend to perceive approaching sounds as being closer than they really are. But why? Wimps, Fitness Buffs Hear 'Looming' Sounds Differently Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090427094000 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:40:00 EST iStockPhoto | As swine flu spreads, the question arises: Is this the big one, or will it fizzle? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/27/pandemic-swine-flu.html As reports of a unique form of swine flu erupt around the world, the inevitable question arises: Is this the big one, or will it fizzle? Is Swine Flu 'The Big One'? Mike Stobbe, Associated Press human 20090427084500 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:45:00 EST AP Photo/Denis Poroy | Why has the swine flu engulfing Mexico been deadly there, but not in the U.S.? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/26/swine-flu-mexico.html Why has the swine flu engulfing Mexico been deadly there, but not in the United States? Swine Flu Symptoms Worse in Mexico than U.S. Mike Stobbe, Associated Press human 20090426130800 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:08:00 EST AP Photo/Gregory Bull | A unique strain of swine flu is the suspected killer of dozens of people in Mexico. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/24/swine-flu-mexico.html A unique strain of swine flu is the suspected killer of dozens of people in Mexico. Mexico Swine Flu Deaths Spur Epidemic Fears Mark Stevenson, Associated Press human 20090424194500 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:45:00 EST AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills | A pregnant woman's diet can have significant effects on her child's health years later. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/24/ddt-pregnancy-health.html What your mother consumed during her pregnancy may also add to your own waistline later in life. DDT Exposure in Womb May Cause Obesity Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090424073000 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:30:00 EST GRT | A person's smile in their yearbook photographs appears to predict later marriage success. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/23/yearbook-smile-marriage.html The intensity of a person's smile in their yearbook photographs appears to predict whether or not they divorce later in life. Yearbook Photo Smiles Predict Marriage Success Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090423091500 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:15:00 EST AP Photo/Punahoe Schools | Nobel Prize winner Rita Levi Montalcini is turning 100 and says her mind is still sharp. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/20/montalcini-scientist.html Rita Levi Montalcini who won a 1986 Nobel Prize for Medicine is turning 100 and says her mind is as sharp as it ever was. Nobel Prize Scientist, Age 100, Still at It Associated Press human 20090420104500 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:45:00 EST AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca | In an important turnabout, the EPA says CO2 poses a threat to human health. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/17/co2-health-epa.html In an important turnabout, the EPA says carbon dioxide poses a threat to human health. EPA Deems CO2 a Health Risk AFP human 20090417150000 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EST GRT | Facing rising complaints about bedbug infestations, the EPA hosts a summit on the pest. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/14/bedbug-infestation.html Facing increasing numbers of complaints about bedbug infestations, the Environmental Protection Agency hosts a summit on the pests. Bedbugs on the Rebound, Feds Take Note Dina Cappiello, Associated Press human 20090414123000 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:30:00 EST Courtesy of NPMA | Astronauts use zero-g to mimic the conditions of the human gut to study salmonella in space. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/14/salmonella-vaccine.html Using microgravity to mimic the environment of the human gut, astronauts study salmonella in space in the hopes of developing a future vaccine. Salmonella Vaccine Could Result From Space Studies Irene Klotz, Discovery News human 20090414091500 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:15:00 EST NASA | As bowhead whales disappear from Alaska, the Inupiat people struggle to cope. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/13/inupiat-alaska-climate.html As Alaska's bowhead whales respond to climate change, the Inupiat people, who depend on the whales for much more than food, are adapting a centuries-old way of life. For Alaska's Inupiat, Climate Change and Culture Shock Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090413084530 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:45:30 EST Getty Images | Fluorescent feces and a new repellant are part of a Pentagon effort to protect troops. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/10/pentagon-bugs.html Fluorescent rodent feces and a new mosquito repellant are part of a Pentagon effort to protect U.S. troops. Pentagon Takes on War on Bugs Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press human 20090410101500 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:15:00 EST iStockPhoto | Brown fat burns calories to generate heat in infants and then lingers in smaller quantities in adults. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/09/brown-fat-obesity.html Brown fat burns calories to generate heat in infants and then lingers in smaller quantities in adults. 'Brown' Fat Could Offer Key to Weight Loss Linda A. Johnson, Associated Press human 20090409100000 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | To trace environmental sources of asthma, researchers give volunteers GPS-equipped inhalers. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/07/gps-asthma-inhaler.html An enterprising team at the University of Wisconsin has a novel idea for GPS technology: mounting positioning sensors onto the inhalers used by people with asthma to identify environmental triggers of lung disease. GPS-Laced Inhalers Track Asthma Triggers Irene Klotz, Discovery News human 20090407124500 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:45:00 EST Getty Images | Research shows the brain can rewire itself to control replacements for long-lost hands. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/07/hand-brain-wiring.html New research shows the brain can rewire itself to control replacements for long-lost hands. After Transplant, Brain Rewires Left Hand First Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20090407111500 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:15:00 EST iStockPhoto | Scientists identify nerves in the brain that spell relief when an itch is scratched. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/06/itch-scratch-nerves.html Scientists identify nerves in the brain that spell relief when an itch is scratched in a step that could help find treatments for persistent itching. As Itch Scratched, Brain's Nerves Show Relief Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20090406111500 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:15:00 EST iStockPhoto | Baby chickens aren't just cute; they are also whizzes at math, a new study reveals. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/01/chicks-math-smart.html Baby chickens aren't just cute; they are also whizzes at math, a new study reveals. Chicks Are Smart, Scientists Confirm Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090401120000 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST Rosa Rugani | Wild camels are entering communities in the Australian outback in search of water. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/01/camels-australia.html Wild camels are entering communities in the Australian outback in search of water. Rogue Aussie Camels Infiltrate Communities AFP human 20090401095000 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:50:00 EST Getty Images | The nearer a mother lives to the equator, the more likely she is to give birth to a girl. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/01/tropics-girl-births.html The nearer a mother lives to the equator, the more likely she is to give birth to a girl rather than a boy, research finds. More Girls Born in the Tropics Michael Reilly, Discovery News human 20090401093000 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:30:00 EST AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos | The secret to producing a pricey HIV drug could be the humble tobacco plant. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/31/tobacco-hiv-drug.html The secret to producing huge amounts of an expensive HIV drug could be the humble tobacco plant. Is Tobacco the Next Anti-HIV Weapon? Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090331103000 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:30:00 EST Getty Images | Could silicon nanoparticles replace traditional chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/30/nanoparticles-cancer.html California scientists develop non-toxic silicon nanoparticles that track down, and could even destroy, cancerous tumors. Sugar-coated Nanoparticles Find Hidden Tumors Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090330093000 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | Drinking piping hot tea puts people at higher risk of throat cancer, research shows. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/27/hot-tea-cancer.html Drinking piping hot tea puts people at higher risk of throat cancer, research shows. Hot Tea Linked to Throat Cancer AFP human 20090327120000 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | Crustaceans show all the trademark signs of pain and stress, new research suggests. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/27/crab-lobster-pain.html Crustaceans show all the trademark signs of pain and stress, say scientists who argue we should re-think our approach to seafood. Lobsters and Crabs Feel Pain, Study Shows Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090327093000 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:30:00 EST Getty Images | Dogs, not chimps, are most like us, in terms of behavior, researchers argue. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/26/dog-human-behavior.html Dogs, not chimps, are most like us, in terms of behavior, due to years of domestication and comparable evolution, new research argues. Dogs (Not Chimps) Most Like Humans Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090326091500 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:15:00 EST iStockPhoto | Couples may now marry at the House of Juliet in Verona, where Romeo wooed Juliet. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/20/romeo-juliet-weddings.html The House of Juliet in Verona, Italy, where Shakespeare's Romeo wooed Juliet under her balcony, will soon be used as a venue for weddings. Romeo and Juliet's Balcony Opens for Weddings Rossella Lorenzi, Discovery News human 20090320104000 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:40:00 EST Rossella Lorenzi | From the company that gave us Botox comes a new drug that makes lashes longer. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/18/long-eyelashes-drug.html The same company that manufactures Botox now has a prescription drug that makes eyelashes grow longer and thicker. Glaucoma Drug Makes Eyelashes Longer, Thicker Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090318093000 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | The positioning of a 16th-century skeleton suggests the woman was believed to be a vampire. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/14/vampire-venice-brick.html The positioning of a 16th-century skeleton suggests the woman was believed to be a vampire. Female 'Vampire' Unearthed in Venice Ariel David, Associated Press human 20090314124500 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:45:00 EST AP Photo | New techniques push back the date of an early hominid fossil by 200,000 years. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/11/peking-man.html New techniques push back the date of an early hominid fossil by 200,000 years. 'Peking Man' Endured Frigid Climate Seth Borenstein, Associated Press human 20090311141500 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:15:00 EST AP Photo | Depressed women are more than twice as likely to experience sudden cardiac death. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/10/depression-heart-disease.html Depressed women are more than twice as likely to experience sudden cardiac death, a study finds. Severe Depression Can Break Heart Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20090310110000 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | Research confirms there is a link between weather and headaches. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/10/headaches-weather.html Weather-related headaches are a common complaint and now research confirms there is a link. Inclement Weather Linked to Headaches Michael Reilly, Discovery News human 20090310101500 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:15:00 EST iStockPhoto | A new study of pregnancy challenges the view that keeping the baby in is always better. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/09/pre-term-pregnancy.html A new study of pregnancy challenges the view that keeping the baby in is always better. Full-Term Pregnancy May Not Always Be Best Dani Cooper, ABC Science Online human 20090309154500 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:45:00 EST AP Photo/Ed Betz | Limits on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research are likely to be reversed. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/09/obama-stem-cells.html Limits on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research are likely to be reversed. Obama to Overturn Bush Stem Cell Policy Philip Elliott, Associated Press human 20090309090000 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:00:00 EST Getty Images | More than 80 percent of female pro soccer and golf players are born in smaller towns. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/05/women-athletes.html More than 80 percent of female professional soccer and golf players are born in smaller towns, research shows. Small Towns Produce More Female Athletes Dani Cooper, ABC Science Online human 20090305150000 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST AP Photo/Ed Betz | Research suggests McMansions' style matters as much as size when it comes to fitting in. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/05/mcmansion-psychology.html What makes neighbors unhappy when so-called McMansions go up? Research suggests it has to do with style as well as size. McMansions Repulsive? Blame Style and Size Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090305101500 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:15:00 EST AP Photo/Gene Blythe | Scientists figure out why we go gray, raising hopes of finding a way to stop the process. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/02/gray-hair.html Scientists figure out why we go gray, raising hopes there may be something more we can do about it other than visit the styling salon. Going Gray? Blame Catalase Irene Klotz, Discovery News human 20090302090000 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | A supercomputer identifies the words "I" and "who" as the oldest words in English. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/27/words-english-computer.html A supercomputer identifies the words "I" and "who" as the oldest words in English and finds other words fated to die out quickly. Computer Zeroes in on Oldest English Words AFP/ABC Science Online human 20090227123000 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | More than 80 tools crafted by ice age hunter-gatherers is found buried in a Boulder yard. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/26/ice-age-tools.html Landscapers stumble across a buried cache of 83 tools crafted by ice age hunter-gatherers in the front yard of a Boulder home. Ice Age Tool Cache Found in Colorado Yard Alysia Patterson, Associated Press human 20090226151500 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:15:00 EST Glenn J. Asakawa/University of Colorado | A human ancestor developed a modern stride 1.5 million years ago, ancient footprints show. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/26/ancient-footprints.html Embedded in African sand, ancient footprints suggest one of our ancestors had developed a modern-like stride by 1.5 million years ago. Ancient Footprints Tell Story of Modern Gait Associated Press human 20090226150000 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST Matthew Bennett, Boumemouth University | A new gene discovery could someday help adults grow new teeth. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/26/teeth-grow-gene.html Sharks grow new teeth, why not people? A new gene discovery could someday help people do the same. Discovery Could Help Adults Grow New Teeth Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20090226144500 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:45:00 EST iStockPhoto | The brain reacts to immoral behavior in much the same way it does to rotten food. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/26/bitter-disgust-brain.html The brain reacts to immoral behavior in much the same way it does to rotten food. Moral, Physical Disgust Hard-Wired Alike Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090226130000 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST Science/AAAS | Exposure to certain toxic chemicals may be falling among Americans, suggests a new study. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/26/toxic-chemicals.html Exposure to certain toxic chemicals may be falling among Americans, suggests a new study. But is it a genuine trend? Toxin Levels May Be Falling Among Americans Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090226092000 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:20:00 EST iStockPhoto | Raman spectroscopy is tested as a way to directly examine individual sperm DNA. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/25/sperm-sorting.html Raman spectroscopy is tested as a way to directly examine the DNA contained by individual sperm. Tech Refines Search for Healthiest Sperm Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090225101500 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:15:00 EST iStockPhoto | How the heart reacts to anger can predict who is at risk for irregular heartbeats. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/24/anger-heartbeat.html How the heart reacts to feelings of anger can predict who is at risk for life-threatening irregular heartbeats. Anger Can Cause Electrical Changes in Heart Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20090224153000 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | Men process beauty using the right side of their brains while women use their whole brains. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/24/men-women-beauty.html Men process beauty using the right side of their brains while women use their whole brain to do the job. Men, Women Admire Beauty Differently in Brain Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20090224121500 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:15:00 EST AP Photo/David J. Phillip | Exposure to common chemicals may cause some degree of infertility, suggests a new study. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/24/chemicals-infertility.html Exposure to common chemicals found in everyday products, from carpet to shampoo, may cause some degree of infertility, suggests an unsettling new study. Household Chemicals Linked to Infertility Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090224090000 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | Antibodies could protect against various strains of influenza, including the deadly H5N1. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/23/bird-flu-antibodies.html A class of human antibodies could be an effective protection against various strains of influenza, including the deadly H5N1. Antibodies Neutralize Bird Flu, Other Strains AFP human 20090223133000 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:30:00 EST AP Photo | Childhood abuse can change the expression of a gene important for stress response. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/23/stress-gene-childhood.html Early childhood abuse can change the expression of a gene which is important for responding to stress. Childhood Trauma Weakens Gene Response to Stress Helen Carter, ABC Science Online human 20090223120000 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | A drug used to treat heart disease is shown to prevent the brain from reliving bad memories. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/19/memory-pill.html A drug commonly used to treat heart disease is shown to help prevent the brain from reliving bad memories. Pill Could Help Blunt Bad Memories Irene Klotz, Discovery News human 20090219093000 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | The genetic code of the common cold reveals traits that could be targeted, but no cure. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/13/common-cold-genes.html The genetic code of the common cold reveals traits that could be targeted, but no cure. Common Cold Genes Reveal Complex Bug Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20090213124500 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:45:00 EST AP Photo/Purdue News Service | Virtual dating lets couples test the waters online before meeting face-to-face. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/13/virtual-dating.html Virtual dating services let couples test the waters online before meeting face-to-face. Virtual Dating Helps Couples Test Waters Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090213111500 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:15:00 EST Ravit Abelman | The complete Neanderthal genome is mapped, shedding light on human origins. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/12/neanderthal-genome.html The first draft of the Neanderthal genome is mapped in a step that could shed light on the ancient hominid as well as our own origins. Complete Neanderthal Genome Mapped Patrick McGroarty, Associated Press human 20090212141500 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:15:00 EST AP Photo/Michael Sohn | Grandma may have been right about keeping a kettle on the stove in winter to moisten the air. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/10/moist-air-flu.html Grandma may have been right about keeping a teakettle warming on the stove in winter to moisten the air. Moist Air May Hold Off Flu Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20090210124500 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:45:00 EST Getty Images | A 200,000-year-old clump of hyena dung yields the oldest known human hair. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/10/oldest-human-hair.html A 200,000-year-old clump of hyena dung yields the oldest known human hair -- the remains of the animal's human meal. Oldest Human Hair Found in Fossilized Dung Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090210101500 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:15:00 EST Lucinda Backwell | New findings on the effects of the colors red and blue could help guide warnings and advertising. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/06/blue-red-effects.html New findings on the effects of the colors red and blue could help guide warnings and advertising. Red Boosts Attention, Blue -- Creativity AFP human 20090206110000 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:00:00 EST Getty Images | New research on a three-million-year-old human suggests a fondness for nuts. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/02/nutcracker-man.html New research on the fossil of a three-million-year-old human fossil suggests a fondness for nuts. Prehistoric 'Nutcracker Man' Built for Foraging Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090202170000 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:00:00 EST David Strait | The legendary HMS Victory is located 330 feet down in the English Channel. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/02/01/victory-wreck-treasure.html The legendary <em>HMS Victory</em>, and potential riches, are located in 330 feet of water in the English Channel. Wreck of British Warship Victory Found Assciated Press human 20090201165000 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:50:00 EST AP Photo | As people in parched regions store water, mosquitoes find new homes. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/27/mosquito-disease-warming.html As people in increasingly parched regions of Australia store water, disease-carrying mosquitoes find new homes. Human Adaptation to Climate Change Aids Mosquito Spread AFP human 20090127133000 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:30:00 EST AP Photo | People are vulnerable to lead at any age, new research shows. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/27/christmas-lights-lead.html Lead is a known risk to young, developing brains, but a new study shows that we are vulnerable at any age. Lead Exposure Harms Aging Brains, Too Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090127103000 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | New analysis finds the living ancestor of all animals is a sperm-like creature. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/27/animal-ancestor.html New analysis finds that the living ancestor of all animals (including humans) is a sperm-like creature called monosiga. Ancestor For All Animals Identified Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090127093000 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:30:00 EST W. Jakob | People are born with an ear for music, suggests new research on newborns. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/26/music-baby-beat.html People are born with an ear for music, suggests new research on newborn brain activity. Newborn Babies Feel the Beat Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090126170000 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | British Titanic passengers had a higher fatality rate than others, particularly Americans. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/26/titanic-manners-british.html English passengers aboard the Titanic had a higher fatality rate than others, likely because they politely queued up while waiting to board lifeboats. Manners Lowered Brit's Chances of Survival on Titanic Rossella Lorenzi, Discovery News human 20090126093000 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:30:00 EST AP Photo | Two claim they survived 25 days at sea in an icebox by eating bird regurgitation. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/21/icebox-survivors-sea.html Two men claim they survived 25 days at sea in an icebox by drinking rainwater and eating bird regurgitation. Pair Found Adrift in Icebox Credit Survival to Bird Spat AFP human 20090121103000 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:30:00 EST Australian Custom Services | A physicist calculates the optimal time- and money-saving way to board a plane. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/20/airplane-boarding.html A pioneering physicist could save air passengers time and airlines money by re-thinking the plane-boarding bottleneck. Problem Solved: The Best Way to Board a Plane Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090120102000 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:20:00 EST Getty Images | The seemingly useless belly button may hold more meaning than you thought. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/20/belly-button-beauty.html The seemingly useless belly button may hold more meaning than you thought. Belly Button Beauty Cues Potential Mates Jessica Marshall, Discovery News human 20090120100000 Fri, 20 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EST iStockPhoto | Scientists test the claim that human hair helps plants grow. Guess what? It worked. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/15/hair-fertilizer.html Scientists test the claim that human hair helps plants grow. Guess what? It worked. Human Hair: The Next Green Fertilizer? Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20090115092030 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:20:30 EST Getty Images | Around 80,000 years ago, a human invention may have sealed the fate of Neanderthals. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/14/neanderthals-weapon.html Around 80,000 years ago, modern humans came up with an important invention that may have forever changed the course of human history and sealed the fate of Neanderthals: projectile weapons. Neanderthal Weaponry Lacked Projectile Advantage Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20090114114530 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:45:30 EST iStockPhoto | The length of a man's ring finger may predict his success as a financial trader. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/13/finger-size-success.html The length of a man's ring finger may predict his success as a financial trader. Finger Length May Predict Financial Success Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20090113121500 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:15:00 EST Getty Images | Bacterial infections usually found in the mouth may be the cause of most preterm births. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/13/bacteria-preterm-birth.html Bacterial infections usually found in the mouth may be the cause of most preterm births, Yale researchers claim. Brushing Teeth May Help Prevent Preterm Birth Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20090113104500 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:45:00 EST Getty Images | Canadian trekkers subsisted on deep fried bacon and butter while setting an Antarctic record. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/09/south-pole-trek.html A trio of Canadian explorers subsisted on deep fried bacon and butter to set a new record trekking across Antarctica. Canadian Trekkers Claim South Pole Record Kristen Gelineau, Associated Press human 20090109101500 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:15:00 EST AP Photo/South Pole Quest | Scientists may be able to breed mosquitoes to carry a parasite that causes early death. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/05/mosquito-parasite.html Scientists may be able to breed mosquitoes to carry a parasite that causes early death, curbing disease spread. Parasite Could Make Mosquitoes Die Young Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20090105141500 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:15:00 EST Getty Images | An injectable white powder, once inside the body, acts much like living bone. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/31/injectable-bone.html A British company has created an injectable white powder that, once inside the body, acts much like living bone. 'Injectable Bone' Made to Heal Breaks in a Hurry Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20081231104530 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:45:30 EST RegenTec | Warming makes infected dog ticks more likely to bite people, suggests new research. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/30/ticks-disease-climate.html Warmer weather changes the behavior of dog ticks, making them more likely to bite humans and more likely to give people diseases, suggests new research. Warmer Temps Could Spread Tick-Borne Disease Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20081230114530 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:45:30 EST Getty Images | New research helps explain why we're so hard on our family members during the holidays. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/29/family-brain.html New research helps explain why we're so hard on our family members during the holidays. How Visiting Your Family Warps Your Brain Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20081229110000 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST Getty Images | Peppermint is a known digestive aid. New research shows just how potent it is. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/24/candy-canes-germs.html Peppermint has long been touted as a digestive aid, but new research shows just how potent a bacteria-buster it is. Candy Canes Fight Germs, Settle Stomachs Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20081224094530 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:45:30 EST Getty Images | Fermented mistletoe gives a boost to traditional cancer therapies, research shows. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/24/mistletoe-cancer.html Another reason to celebrate under the mistletoe: a pharmaceutical version of the plant could prolong the lives of cancer patients. Mistletoe Meds Fight Cancer, Studies Show Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20081224090000 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST Getty Images | "Fight the deed, not the breed" is the motto of these pioneering pinup models. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/23/pinups-pit-bulls.html "Fight the deed, not the breed" is the motto of this rare group of pioneering pinup models. 'Pinups for Pit Bulls' Rally for Breed Linda Lombardi, Associated Press human 20081223161530 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:15:30 EST Courtesy of the Jane Goodall Institute | Christmas lights might be bad for our health, according to a new study. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/23/christmas-lights-lead.html Christmas lights might be bad for our health, according to a Cornell researcher who found that many types of Christmas lights contain levels of lead above limits set by the EPA. Christmas Lights May Pose Lead Hazard Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20081223101500 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:15:00 EST Getty Images | In a vast human migration 60,000 years ago, men significantly outnumbered women. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/22/out-of-africa.html Men significantly outnumbered women in the "out-of-Africa" migration some 60,000 years ago that eventually populated the rest of the world, according to a new study. Males Dominated 'Out-of-Africa' Migration AFP human 20081222130000 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST AFP/File/Kazuhiro Nogi | Rocking out to a heavy metal tempo can cause mild traumatic brain injury, a study shows. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/18/head-banging-brain.html Rocking out to a heavy metal tempo can cause mild traumatic brain injury, a study shows. Head-Banging Bad for the Brain Bianca Nogrady, ABC Science Online human 20081218130000 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST Dave Etheridge-Barnes/Getty Images | New research connects a man's intelligence to his semen quality. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/16/semen-intelligence.html New research links a man's intelligence to his semen quality, suggesting that both smarts and semen quality are fitness traits. Semen Quality Linked to Intelligence Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20081216100000 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST Jared Chandler | Like a computer, your brain can overheat. But instead of a fan, it has the yawn. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/15/yawn-brain-head.html Like a computer, your brain can overheat. But instead of a fan, it has the yawn. The Yawn Explained: It Cools Your Brain Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20081215103000 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:30:00 EST Getty Images | British archaeologists unearth an ancient skull encasing an unusually well-preserved brain. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/12/human-skull-brain.html British archaeologists unearth an ancient skull encasing an unusually well-preserved brain. Found: 2,000-Year-Old Brain, Preserved Raphael G. Satter, Associated Press human 20081212150000 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:00:00 EST York Archaeological Trust | Adding nuts to a healthy diet may lower the risk of high cholesterol and heart disease. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/08/nuts-diet-health.html Adding nuts to a healthy diet may lower the risk of high cholesterol and heart disease. Go Nuts for Good Health Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press human 20081208164530 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:45:30 EST Getty Images | An experimental malaria vaccine is shown to be more than 50 percent effective. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/08/malaria-vaccine.html An experimental malaria vaccine is shown to be more than 50 percent effective in preventing the disease. Malaria Vaccine Shows Promise Stephanie Nano, Associated Press human 20081208160000 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST Catherine Pelachaud | Should everyone have access to drugs designed for the memory-impaired? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/08/brain-boosting-drugs.html Everyone should have access to brain-boosting pills now prescribed to the memory-impaired, contend some scientists. Brain Drugs Fine for Healthy People, Says Group Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20081208121500 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:15:00 EST Catherine Pelachaud | Virtual humans are in the works that can read our moods and react with empathy. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/08/virtual-human-empathy.html Virtual humans are in the works that can read our moods and react with empathy. Empathetic Virtual Humans on the Way Anna Salleh, ABC Science Online human 20081208103000 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:30:00 EST Catherine Pelachaud | A handgun designed for weak or arthritic hands could soon be available, by prescription. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/08/palm-pistol-gun.html A handgun designed for weak or arthritic hands could soon be available, by prescription. FDA Approves Handgun for the Handicapped Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20081208101500 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:15:00 EST Constitution Arms | When you're smiling, the whole world really does smile with you, finds new research. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/05/happiness-contagious.html When you're smiling, the whole world really does smile with you, finds new research. Good News for Happy People: It's Contagious Maria Cheng, Associated Press human 20081205120000 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST Getty Images | A cholera epidemic blamed on broken sewage pipes has killed more than 500. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/04/zimbabwe-cholera.html A cholera epidemic blamed on broken sewage pipes has killed more than 500 people in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Cholera Outbreak Declared Emergency Angus Shaw, Associated Press human 20081204161500 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:15:00 EST AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi | Introducing the teenage brain, on Google. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/03/kids-internet-tech.html Introducing the teenage brain, on Google. Is Technology Rewiring Our Brains? Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20081203153000 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:30:00 EST Getty Images | Imaging technology reveals autistic children may experience delay when processing sounds. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/02/autism-brain-waves.html Imaging technology reveals that autistic children may experience a delay when processing sounds. Brain Waves Shed Light on Autism Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press human 20081202150000 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:00:00 EST AP Photo/ Joseph Kaczmarek | An experiment provides subjects with the illusion that they exist in mannequin's body. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/02/body-swap-illusion.html A Swedish experiment provides subjects with the illusion that they exist in mannequin's body. Body Swap Illusion Tricks Mind Karl Ritter, Associated Press human 20081202110000 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST AP Photo/Niklas Larsson | This World AIDS Day, some experts say HIV consumes too much health funding. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/01/world-aids-day.html As World AIDS Day is marked, some experts complain that HIV consumes too much global health funding. AIDS Crisis Overblown, Some Dare Say Maria Cheng, Associated Press human 20081201150000 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:00:00 EST Getty Images | A new experimental pill boosts human hormone levels, helping the elderly stay strong. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/20/anti-fragility-pill.html A new experimental pill boosts human hormone levels, helping the elderly stay strong and prevent injuries. Pill Helps Elderly Bulk Up Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20081120093000 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:30:00 EST Getty Images | Learning the name of a color changes the part of the brain that's at work. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/18/brain-color.html Learning the name of a color changes the part of the brain that's at work. Color Perception Shifts From Right Brain to Left Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20081118134000 Wed, 18 Nov 2008 13:40:00 EST Getty Images | Scientists create an icy slurry that can be injected into critically ill patients. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/18/ice-slurry-health.html Scientists create an icy slurry that can be injected into critically ill patients to drop body temperature by several degrees in five minutes. A 'Slurpee' That Could Save Your Life Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20081118100000 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST Argonne National Laboratory | Should preschool be more about books or learning to play with others? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/14/preschool-children.html Should preschool be more about books or learning to play with others? ABCs Plus Play Equal Pre-K Smarts Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20081114150000 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:00:00 EST Luc Mallet, Jerome Yelnik, Eric Bardinet | A new investigation into the JFK assassination debunks theories with hi-tech forensics. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/13/jfk-forensics-tech.html A new investigation into the JFK assassination debunks theories with hi-tech forensics. Tech Puts JFK Conspiracy Theories to Rest Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20081113163030 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:30:30 EST Getty Images | Brain stimulation is shown to be effective against obsessive-compulsive disorder. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/13/brain-stimulation.html Deep brain stimulation is shown to be effective against obsessive-compulsive disorder. Brain Stimluation May Ease Obessive Compulsiveness Stephani Nano, Associated Press human 20081113103000 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:30:00 EST Luc Mallet, Jerome Yelnik, Eric Bardinet | An AIDS patient seems to have been cured by a bone marrow transplant. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/13/bone-marrow-aids.html Doctors say a man who had suffered from AIDS seems to have been cured by a targeted bone marrow transplant. Bone Marrow Transplant Appears to Cure AIDS Patrick McGroarty, Associated Press human 20081113093000 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:30:00 EST Getty Images | Undergrads converge for the Internationally Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/11/synthetic-biology-college.html This weekend hundreds of undergraduates converged at MIT for the annual Internationally Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition. Undergrad Competition Inspires Ulcer Vaccine Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20081111110030 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:00:30 EST iGEM/David Appleyard | Human hair shaft proteins are linked to lizard and dinosaur claws. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/11/hair-claw-protein.html Proteins found in the human hair shaft are linked to those found in lizard, chicken and perhaps even dinosaur claws. Human Hair Linked to Lizard and Dinosaur Claws Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20081111091500 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:15:00 EST Karin Jaeger and Leopold Eckhart, Medical University of Vienna | Who should be the first dog? Breeders weigh in. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/10/obama-puppy-dog.html Who should be the first dog? Breeders weigh in. Dog Experts to Obama: Plenty to Choose From Linda Lombardi, Associated Press human 20081110114530 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:45:30 EST Getty Images | Scientists engineer beer containing a chemical thought to prevent cancer. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/10/beer-cancer-health.html As if people needed another excuse to drink beer, scientists engineer beer containing a chemical thought to prevent cancer and even extend life. 'Bio-Beer' Designed to Extend Life Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20081110093000 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:30:00 EST Getty Images | The anti-aging chemical in red wine has met its pharmaceutical match. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/07/anti-aging-pill.html The anti-aging chemical in red wine has met its pharmaceutical match. 'Anti-Aging' Pill Makes Mice Mighty Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20081107093030 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:30:30 EST Getty Images | Researchers make functioning human brain tissue using embryonic stem cells. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/06/brain-cells-stem.html Japanese researchers make functioning human brain tissue using stem cells taken from human embryos. Human Brain Tissue Made From Stem Cells AFP human 20081106103000 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:30:00 EST Yoshiki Sasai | The full genetic profiles of two men are opening a window on human diversity. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/05/genome-african-asian.html The full genetic profiles of two men -- one African, one Asian -- are opening a window on human diversity. African, Asian Join Genomics Library AFP human 20081105153030 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:30:30 EST Getty Images | Some bacteria prefer women, suggests a new study. But why? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/04/men-women-bacteria.html Some bacteria prefer women, suggests a new study. But why? Women Carry More Bacteria Than Men Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20081104090030 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:00:30 EST Getty Images | DNA tests on two bones found in California confirm they are those of Steve Fossett. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/04/steve-fossett.html DNA tests on two large bones found near a California plane crash site confirm they are those of Steve Fossett. DNA Links Remains to Steve Fosset Associated Press human 20081104090000 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST AP Photo/Charlie Riedel | The part of the brain in charge of motion starts a gradual slide in middle age. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/03/brain-decline-age.html The part of the brain in charge of motion starts a gradual slide in middle age. At 40, Brain and Body Slow Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20081103160000 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST Getty Images | The theory that eating well can stave off disease remains to be proven. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/03/vegetables-disease.html Does eating fruits and vegetables stave off killer diseases? The theory, while popular, remains to be proven. Can Foods Prevent Disease? Debate Continues Christine Courcol, AFP human 20081103110000 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:00:00 EST Getty Images | In politics, a stubborn double-standard for the importance of beauty endures. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/31/men-women-election.html In politics, a stubborn double-standard endures: Voters judge women based on competence and looks. Beauty Benefits Female Candidates, Study Shows Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20081031170000 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EST Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images | One in 17 Mediterranean men may be descended from ancient Phoenicians. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/30/phoenician-descendants.html Genetic analysis suggests that as many as one in 17 men in the Mediterranean may be descended from ancient Phoenicians. Phoenicians Live on in People's Genes Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20081030131000 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EST Getty Images | Cold victims leave germs on door knobs and remotes, where they can live for two days or longer. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/28/cold-germs.html Cold sufferers often leave their germs on door knobs and remotes, where they can live for two days or longer. Got Germs? Sorry, You Probably Do Marilynn Marchione, Associated Press human 20081028161500 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:15:00 EST Getty Images | Scientists engineer purple tomatoes to add nutrition to the standard veggie. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/27/purple-tomatoes.html Scientists genetically engineer purple tomatoes in an effort to add nutrition to the standard veggie. Tomatoes Made Purple -- For Your Health AFP human 20081027093000 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:30:00 EST John Innes Centre, Norwich | Holding a hot cup of coffee can make a person feel more warmly toward others. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/23/warmth-hands-heart.html Holding a hot cup of coffee can actually make a person feel more warmly toward others, research shows. Warm Hands Warm the Heart, Sneaky Study Proves Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20081023144000 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:40:00 EST Getty Images | A range of new strategies use food to trick the body into feeling full. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/23/food-hunger.html A range of strategies being developed by scientists use food to trick the body into feeling full. Halting Hunger With Re-Tooled Foods Maria Cheng, Associated Press human 20081023100000 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EST Getty Images | New research identifies 26 genes that may predispose people to lung cancer. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/22/lung-cancer-gene.html In the largest study of its kind, new research identifies 26 genes that, when damaged, predispose people to lung cancer. Scientists Find 26 Genes That Promote Lung Cancer Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20081022134500 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:45:00 EST Getty Images | A device that beams magnetic pulses through the skull could help treat chronic depression. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/21/magnet-depression.html A device that beams magnetic pulses through the skull could help treat chronic depression. Magnet Approved to Treat Depression Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20081021111530 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:15:30 EST AP Photo | The "Personal Genome Project" will be a resource for genetic scientists. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/21/genome-dna-web.html The "Personal Genome Project" will serve as a resource for scientists investigating the genetic basis of diseases. Scientists to Make Personal Genomes Public Denise Lavoie, Associated Press human 20081021093030 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:30:30 EST AP Photo | A Japanese team claims to find the oversized footprints of the legendary yeti. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/20/yeti-footprints-nepal.html A Japanese team that set out to photograph the legendary yeti in the Himalayas found what they claim are the oversized creature's footprints. Team Claims to Find Abominable Snowman Prints AFP human 20081020101500 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:15:00 EST Getty Images | Newly public files on UFO sightings in Britain help debunk some reports. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/20/ufo-britain.html Newly public files on UFO sightings in Britain help debunk some reports, but plenty of mysteries remain. Britain Releases UFO Files, Dispelling Rumors Raphael G. Satter, Associated Press human 20081020093030 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:30:30 EST Getty Images | Researchers say they are happy that science is finally taking center stage in U.S. politics. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/16/obama-mccain-science.html Researchers say they are happy that science is finally taking center stage in U.S. politics. Obama, McCain Battle for Science Cred Seth Borenstein, Associated Press human 20081016173000 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:30:00 EST Mario Tama/Getty Images | When the brain doesn't get gratification from food, people may overeat, research finds. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/16/brain-obesity-pleasure.html When the brain doesn't sense enough gratification from food, people may overeat to compensate, new research finds. Brain's Response to Tasty Food May Predict Obesity Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20081016150000 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:00:00 EST Sonja Theodora Petronella Spoor | Millvina Dean, 96, sells items related to the Titanic disaster to pay her nursing home. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/16/titanic-survivor.html Millvina Dean, age 96, sells a century-old suitcase and other items related to the Titanic disaster to pay her nursing home bills. Last Titanic Survivor Sells Momentos to Pay for Care AFP human 20081016141500 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:15:00 EST AP Photo | Soon retirees may be able to play a video game and get cheaper car insurance. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/10/video-games-drivers.html Over 50? Soon you may be able to play a video game and see your auto insurance rate drop. Gaming Makes Grown-Ups Safer Drivers Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20081010130030 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:30 EST Getty | New stem cells could create personalized replacement tissues, but only for men. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/08/testicle-stem-cell.html A new type of stem cells could create personalized replacement tissues, but only for men. Testicle-Harvested Stem Cells Prove Versatile Seth Borenstein, Associated Press human 20081008143030 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:30:30 EST Getty Images | Three win the Chemistry Nobel for developing a florescent protein derived from jellyfish. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/08/chemistry-nobel.html Two Americans and a Japanese researcher win the Nobel Chemistry Prize for developing a florescent protein derived from jellyfish. Trio Behind Fluorescent Jellyfish Tool Wins Chemistry Nobel Nina Larson, AFP human 20081008103000 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:30:00 EST AFP/Getty Images| Self-guided treatment for depression could soon be only a click away, at least for astronauts. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/06/depressed-astronaut.html Self-guided treatment for depression could soon be only a mouse-click away, at least for astronauts. Depressed Astronaut: Heal Thyself Irene Klotz, Discovery News human 20081006093030 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:30:30 EST Getty Images | Other studies that won: Coke as a spermicide and more expensive placebos. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/03/ig-nobel-prize.html Other studies that won: Coke as a spermicide and more expensive placebos. Exotic Dancers, Armadillos Top Ig Nobel List Mark Pratt, Associated Press human 20081003102030 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:20:30 EST AP Photo/Josh Reynolds | When people lack control of a situation, they see patterns where none exist. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/02/mind-control-pattern.html When people lack control of a situation, they are more likely to see patterns where none exist. Insecure Minds Wired for Pattern-Finding Larry O'Hanlon, Discovery News human 20081002140030 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:00:30 EST Getty | A two-inch-long piece of bone found near Fossett's plane is most likely his. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/01/steve-fossett.html A two-inch-long piece of bone found near Fossett's plane gives investigators enough DNA to make sure it's the adventurer's remains. Search Team Finds Fossett Plane, Remains Tracie Cone and Juliana Barbassa, Associated Press human 20081001151530 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:15:30 EST AP Photo/Charlie Riedel | Genetic analysis estimates the origin of HIV to around 1908. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/01/aids-virus-hiv.html Genetic analysis estimates the origin of HIV to around 1908, coinciding with the rise of cities in Africa. AIDS Virus Traces Back 100 Years Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20081001140000 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EST Getty Images | Could voting be hazardous to your health? Buckle up. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/09/30/election-day-traffic.html Could voting be hazardous to your health? The authors of a new study say go to the polls, but buckle up. On Election Day, a Spike in Traffic Deaths Lindsay Tanner, Associated Press human 20080930173030 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:30:30 EST Getty Images | Scientists take a big step toward usable artificial sniffing technology. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/09/30/artificial-nose.html Scientists mass produce smell receptors in a big step toward the development of artificial sniffing technology. 'Artificial Noses' Coming to a Crime Lab Near You AFP human 20080930113030 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:30:30 EST Getty Images | As fertility rates decline, migration patterns take center stage in population forecasts. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/09/29/human-migration.html As fertility rates decline, human migration patterns take on new importance in global population shifts. Human Migration Patterns Get Global Forecast Jessica Marshall, Discovery News human 20080929170530 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:05:30 EST Getty Images | A homemade jet-propelled wing carries a Swiss pilot across the English Channel. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/09/26/rocket-man.html A homemade jet-propelled wing carries a Swiss pilot across the English Channel. 'Jet Man' Soars Across English Channel David Stringer, Associated Press human 20080926153030 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:30:30 EST AP Photo/Michel Setboun/National Geographic Channel and Jetman Live | When driving quieter cars, people misjudge their speed and drive faster. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/09/24/quiet-cars-speed.html When driving quieter cars, people misjudge their speed and drive faster than they would in noisier cars, research shows. People Drive Faster in Quiet Cars Anna Salleh, ABC Science Online human 20080924111500 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:15:00 EST Getty Images | If that VW Beetle looks surprised, the reason may be your brain. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/09/23/people-faces-cars.html If that VW Beetle looks cute or surprised, the reason may be the way your brain is programmed. Face Value: Why We Love, Hate, Fear Cars AFP human 20080923153030 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:30:30 EST Getty Images | A male figure seen walking is more like to appear to be heading toward a viewer. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/09/15/men-women-walk.html A male figure seen walking is more like to appear to be heading toward a viewer, while a female usually appears to be walking away. People Wired to See Walking Men as Approaching Anna Salleh, ABC Science Online human 20080915120000 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST Getty Images | Neanderthals were savvy hunters with complex brains. So how did they die? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/09/09/neanderthal-mammoth.html A slew of new studies portray Neanderthals as savvy hunters with complex brains. So how did modern humans drive them to extinction? Neanderthals Conquered Mammoths, Why Not Us? Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080909125230 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:52:30 EST Getty Images | People are drawn to partners who resemble the opposite-sex parent, suggests new research. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/09/03/men-women-sex.html People are naturally lured to partners who resemble the opposite-sex parent, suggests new research. In Love and Marriage, Parent-Lookalikes Attract AFP human 20080903153030 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:30:30 EST Getty Images | Is the urge to stray genetic? A new study of Swedish men suggests it may partly be so. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/09/02/male-female-gene.html Is the urge to stray genetic? A new study of Swedish men suggests it may partly be so. Your Cheatin' Heart: It's Genetic Randolph Schmid, Associated Press human 20080902124930 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:49:30 EST Getty Images | We could force you to read this story...maybe. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/28/subliminal-message.html Our decisions can be influenced by subconscious cues, suggests new research into human behavior. Subliminal Messages Work, at Least Sometimes AFP human 20080828144500 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:45:00 EST Getty Images | Cells transformed inside a diabetic mouse become successful insulin-producers. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/27/cell-mouse-diabetes.html Cells transformed inside a diabetic mouse become successful insulin-producers. Living Cells Reprogrammed to Make Insulin Malcom Ritter, Associated Press human 20080827153030 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:30:30 EST Getty Images | Contrary to popular thought, Neanderthals were sophisticated tool-makers. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/26/neanderthal-brain.html Contrary to popular thought, Neanderthals were sophisticated tool-makers. So what drove them to extinction? Neanderthals Matched Brawn With Brains AFP human 20080826143030 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:30:30 EST Getty Images | A tongue-powered system could transform a disabled person's mouth into a virtual computer. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/25/tongue-computer.html A magnetic, tongue-powered system could transform a disabled person's mouth into a virtual computer. The Human Tongue as Computer Control Pad Greg Bluestein, Associated Press human 20080825110030 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:00:30 EST AP Photo | A linguist's research shows that using bad humor can be dangerous. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/22/humor-jokes-hostility.html A linguist's research shows that using bad humor is dangerous and can provoke violence from those who hear it. Telling Bad Jokes Invokes Hostility, Violence Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press human 20080822150000 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Comedy Central | The earliest known modern human is found, and he resembles Neanderthal. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/22/earliest-human-ethiopia.html The earliest known modern human has been found, researchers claim, and he shares some surprising characteristics with Neanderthal fossils. Earliest Known Human Had Neanderthal Qualities Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080822113000 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:30:00 EST John Fleagle/Michael Day/Osbjorn Pearson | A new study is the first to link low-level arsenic exposure to Type 2 diabetes. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/19/arsenic-diabetes.html A new study is the first to link low-level arsenic exposure to Type 2 diabetes. Trace Arsenic in Water Linked to Diabetes Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press human 20080819173030 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:30:30 EST Getty Images | Making blood cells from stem cells could lead to a supply of "universal" blood. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/19/stem-cells-blood.html Making blood cells from stem cells could lead to a supply of "universal" blood. Stem Cells Could Boost Blood Transfusion Supplies Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20080819153030 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:30:30 EST Getty Images | Are people are born with an innate mental calculator? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/18/brain-math-counting.html Are people are born with an innate mental calculator? Human Brain Made for Counting Randolph Schmid, Associated Press human 20080818220030 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:00:30 EST Getty Images | Two Georgia men say they have found Bigfoot and have his DNA, as others cry hoax. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/15/bigfoot-sasquatch-hoax.html Two Georgia men say they have found Bigfoot and have his DNA, as others cry hoax. Bigfoot DNA Dubbed Scam, Believers Undaunted Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080815163030 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:30:30 EST www.searchingforbigfoot.com | A tiny virus that makes a living off the work of other viruses is the first of its kind. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/13/mimivirus-sputnik.html A tiny virus that makes a living off the work of other viruses is the first known parasite of its kind. 'Sputnik' Virus Orbits, Hijacks Other Viruses Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20080813101530 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:15:30 EST Getty Images | Could a pill that blocks the euphoric effects of alcohol stop alcoholics from relapsing? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/11/pill-alcohol.html Could a pill that blocks the euphoric effects of alcohol stop alcoholics from relapsing? Meet the Buzz-Kill Pill Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20080811123030 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:30:30 EST Getty Images | Bee behavior may hold the secret to catching serial killers, say researchers. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/08/bee-seriel-killer.html Bees hold the secret to catching serial killers, say researchers who claim the two can behave in similar ways. Bees, Fish Analyzed to Understand Serial Killers Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20080808140000 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EST Getty | The body of a woman mummified in 300 A.D. is the first of its kind from ancient Greece. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/08/greek-mummy.html The mummified body of a 55-year-old woman buried in 300 A.D. is the first of its kind from ancient Greece. First Greek Mummy Once Led Privileged Life Rossella Lorenzi, Discovery News human 20080808113030 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:30:30 EST Christina Papageorgopoulou | New stem cell lines allow scientists to study genetic diseases, in vitro. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/08/stem-cell-disease.html Newly created stem cell lines for 10 genetic disorders will allow scientists to study the conditions in vitro. Stem Cell Lines Allow Study of 10 Disorders Stephanie Nano, Associated Press human 20080808090030 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:00:30 EST Getty Images | The Neanderthal mitochondrial genome is sequenced from a 38,000-year-old bone. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/07/neanderthal-dna.html The entire Neanderthal mitochondrial genome is sequenced and the results suggest Neanderthal populations never grew very large. Neanderthal Bone Yields Complete Mitochondrial Genome Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080807120000 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EST Wikipedia | Scientists find an explanation to why hundreds of people danced to their deaths. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/01/dancing-death-mystery.html In the summer of 1518, hundreds of people danced to the point of exhaustion and even death; now scientists think they finally understand why. 'Dancing Plague' and Other Odd Afflictions Explained Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080801101500 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:15:00 EST John Waller | A newly developed drug triggers sweat-free calorie burning in sedentary mice. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/07/31/exercise-drug.html A newly developed drug triggers sweat-free calorie burning in sedentary mice. Need Exercise? Pop a Pill (If You're a Mouse) Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20080731151500 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:15:00 EST Salk Institute for Biological Studies | An herb used for centuries by Native Americans could become as popular as echinacea. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/07/25/calming-herb.html An herb used for centuries by Native Americans could become as popular as ginseng and echinacea. Herbal Remedy, Take Me Away Melanie Dabovich, Associated Press human 20080725100030 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:00:30 EST Getty Images | Analysis of annual math tests show girls measured up to boys in every grade. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/07/24/girls-math.html Analysis of national, annual math tests show girls measured up to boys in every grade. Girls as Good at Math as Boys, Finds Study Libby Quaid, Associated Press human 20080724144500 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:45:00 EST AP Photo/Charles Dharapak | Drug-dispensing contact lenses could be the solution to a host of vision problems. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/07/21/contact-lens.html Interactive, drug-dispensing contact lenses could be the solution to a host of vision problems, say researchers. Could a Contact Lens Save Your Vision? Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20080721095030 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:50:30 EST Getty Images | U.S. athletes appear to be taking concerns about Beijing smog in stride. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/07/18/olympics-pollution.html While air pollution remains an ongoing concern at the upcoming Beijing Olympic, U.S. athletes appear to be taking it in stride. U.S.Olympians Shrug Off Smog Concerns Jim Slater, AFP human 20080718134500 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:45:00 EST Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images | The human voice box bears a relic from our very vocal primate past. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/07/18/ape-vocal-sac.html The human voice box bears a relic from our primate past, which once allowed our ancestors to shout far and wide. Vestigial Vocal Organ Muffles Human Speech Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080718104530 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:45:30 EST Getty Images | Physically fit Alzheimer's patients appear to experience less brain atrophy than those who are inactive. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/07/14/brain-alzheimer-fitness.html Physically fit Alzheimer's patients appear to experience less brain atrophy than those who are inactive. Get Fit, Slow Alzheimer's Decline? Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20080714170030 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:00:30 EST Getty Images | Can you tell how much a person has slept by the sound of a voice? New research suggests so. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/07/14/sleep-speech-deprive.html Can you tell how much a person has slept by the sound of a voice? New research suggests so. Sleep-Deprived? You Might Sound Drunk Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080714094530 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:45:30 EST Getty Images | Families tend to shrink as conditions become safer, but they face extinction risk. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/07/11/family-size-survival.html Family size among all animals tends to shrink as conditions become secure, but smaller families also face extinction risk. Smaller Families Face Higher Extinction Risk Darren Osborne, ABC Science Online human 20080711141500 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:15:00 EST Getty | A 500,000-year-old skull suggests a human and Neanderthal ancestor likely had language. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/07/09/speech-evolution.html A 500,000-year-old skull suggests a human and Neanderthal ancestor likely had language. Neanderthal, Human Ancestor Could Chat Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080709090000 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EST Joan Oates | Watermelon can help relax the body's blood vessels, similar to how Viagra works. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/07/03/watermelon-viagra.html You may have to eat a lot of it, but research shows watermelon can help relax the body's blood vessels, similar to how Viagra works. Watermelon Has Viagra-Like Effect, Say Scientists Betsy Blaney, Associated Press human 20080703094500 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:45:00 EST Getty Images| On the moon, dust isn't just an allergen. But how toxic is it? NASA wants to know. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/07/02/moon-dust-astronaut.html On the moon, dust isn't just an allergen. But how toxic is it? NASA wants to know. Moon Dust: Astronaut Health Hazard? Irene Klotz, Discovery News human 20080702091530 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:15:30 EST NASA/JPL/University of Arizona | Breast cancer screening is about to get easier thanks to new 3-D imaging tech. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/07/01/mammogram-breast.html Screening dense breasts for cancer is about to get easier thanks to new 3-D imaging technology, say scientists. 3-D Mammograms Coming to a Hospital Near You Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20080701103030 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:30:30 EST Getty Images| After taking psychedelic drugs in a bold experiment, some patients report lasting well-being. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/07/01/shroom-health-drug.html More than a year after taking psychedelic drugs in a controlled experiment, some patients report lasting well-being. 'Shroom' Study Reveals Lasting Effects Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20080701093030 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:30:30 EST Getty Images| A person's DNA can modify during their life, influenced by environment and nutrition. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/25/human-genome-disease.html A person's DNA can modify during their life, influenced by environmental and nutritional factors. Human Genomes Change With Age AFP human 20080625110000 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:00:00 EST Getty Images| When bird populations are diverse, West Nile Virus infections goes down. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/25/biodiversity-west-nile.html When bird populations are diverse, the numbers of West Nile Virus infections in humans goes down, new research finds. More Bird Species Means Fewer West Nile Cases Jessica Marshall, Discovery News human 20080625093000 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:30:00 EST Getty Images | New research links low vitamin D levels to heart disease and other causes of early death. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/23/vitamin-d-health.html New research links low vitamin D levels to heart disease and other causes of early death. Sunshine Vitamin Key to Long Life? Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press human 20080623164530 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:45:30 EST Getty Images| Ancient artifacts suggest Britain's last Neanderthals were savvy toolmakers. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/23/neanderthal-tools.html Artifacts unearthed at a historic estate in England suggest Britain's last Neanderthals were savvy hunters and toolmakers. Last Neanderthals Were Smart, Sophisticated Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080623093030 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:30:30 EST Getty Images | Scientists are working to develop genetically modified mosquitoes to fight malaria. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/19/mosquito-malaria-genes.html Scientists are working to develop genetically modified mosquitoes that are resistant to malaria to combat the disease. Mutant Mosquitoes May Combat Malaria Maria Cheng, Associated Press human 20080619120000 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EST Getty Images | Robots may fill a lover's role for those who otherwise can't get no satisfaction. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/16/robot-lover.html For those who can't get no satisfaction from other humans, researchers say robots can fill a lover's role in the future. Robots to Become Lovers, Predict Researchers Alix Rijckaert, AFP human 20080616090000 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EST Francesco Stellacci | Post-mortem analysis of a 115-year-old woman reveals her brain remained sharp. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/13/human-brain-aging.html Post-mortem analysis of a woman who died at age 115 reveals her brain was in fine shape at her death. 115-Year-Old's Brain Was Sharp Until the End Anrica Deb, Associated Press human 20080613133000 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:30:00 EST AP Photos/ Francois Wieringa | Timekeeping technology will measure to 3000th of a second this Olympics. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/12/olympic-timekeeping.html Timekeeping technology has never been as accurate as it promises to be during this summer's Olympics. Olympic Timekeeping More Accurate Than Ever Hui Min Neo, AFP human 20080612140000 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EST Simon Bruty/Allsport /Getty Images | Blindfolded test subjects describe their environment using sounds alone. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/11/hearing-sound.html Blindfolded test subjects describe -- with surprising accuracy -- their environment using sounds alone. Like Bats, People 'Hear' Silent Objects Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080611100003 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:00:03 EST Getty Images| Intelligence is linked to how brains are wired, not just the number of neurons. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/09/brain-intelligence.html Intelligence is linked to how brains are wired, not just the number of neurons, new research shows. Brain Sparks Account for Smarter Species AFP human 20080609103000 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:30:00 EST Getty Images| Have cell phone users lost their wanderlust? A new study of their habits suggests so. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/04/cell-phone-track.html Have cell phone users lost their wanderlust? A new study of their habits suggests so. Cell Phone Users Secretly Tracked Seth Borenstein, Associated Press human 20080604154530 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:45:30 EST Francesco Stellacci | People are very adept at assessing a dog's size by its growl, research shows. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/03/dog-growl-size.html It turns out that people are very adept at assessing a dog's size by its growl. When it comes to guessing human size by sound, however, we're not as sharp. Dog Growls Reveal Size to Human Listeners Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080603110000 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:00:00 EST Getty | Ancient, rat-nibbled nuts help settle a debate over the history of people on New Zealand. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/03/maori-new-zealand.html Ancient, rat-nibbled nuts help settle a debate over the history of people on New Zealand. Nuts Confirm Maori Were First N. Zealanders Anna Salleh, ABC Science Online human 20080603093030 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:30:30 EST Janet Wilmshurst | Images of an isolated Brazilian tribe reveal a people forgotten by time. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/30/brazilian-tribe.html Images of an isolated Brazilian tribe living in the Amazon jungle reveal a people forgotten by time. Lost Tribe Revealed in Brazil AFP human 20080530133000 Fri, 30 May 2008 13:30:00 EST AP Photo | Childhood lead exposure is linked to criminal behavior in two new studies. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/28/lead-violent-crime.html Childhood lead exposure is associated with criminal behavior and changes in the brain in two new studies. Lead Exposure Linked to Violent Crime, Brain Changes Jessica Marshall, Discovery News human 20080528095030 Wed, 28 May 2008 09:50:30 EST Getty Images | Could "deep brain stimulation" be the solution to severe depression? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/27/depression-pacemaker.html Could "deep brain stimulation" be the solution to severe depression? Brain Pacemakers Tackle Depression Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20080527093030 Wed, 27 May 2008 09:30:30 EST Getty Images | A new potential therapy for HIV is good as gold, literally. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/21/gold-nanoparticles.html A new potential therapy for HIV is good as gold, literally. Gold Nanoparticles Resurrect Failed HIV Drug Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20080521123030 Wed, 21 May 2008 12:30:30 EST Getty Images | Climbing is just as easy as walking for some smaller primates, scientists find. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/16/climbing-walking-primates.html Climbing is just as easy as walking for some smaller primates, scientists find in research that challenges conventional theories. Climbing: A Cake Walk for Some Primates AFP human 20080516110000 Fri, 16 May 2008 11:00:00 EST Getty Images | Olympic swimming coaches take tips from the best swimmers -- sharks and dolphins. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/16/olympic-swimming-sharks.html From kicks to body shape and even swimsuit design, sharks and dolphins have provided key tips to those coaching Olympic swimmers. Olympic Swimmers Learn From Sharks, Dolphins Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080516093000 Fri, 16 May 2008 09:30:00 EST Neil Hodge/USA Swimming | A robotic "exoskeleton" could multiply a soldier's strength 20 times over. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/15/robotic-suit-army.html A robotic "exoskeleton" could multiply a soldier's strength 20 times over. Robotic Suit Designed for Super-Soldier Era Mark Jewell, Associated Press human 20080515160030 Thu, 15 May 2008 16:00:30 EST AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac | A Swiss pilot straps on jet-powered wings and jumps off a plane to soar over the Alps. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/15/rocket-man-alps.html A Swiss pilot straps on jet-powered wings and jumps off a plane to soar over the Alps. 'Rocket Man' Soars Over Alps With Jet Wings Frank Jordans, Associated Press human 20080515101500 Thu, 15 May 2008 10:15:00 EST YAMAMOTO CORP/AFP/Getty Images | A first-of-its-kind computer program could help pinpoint criminals based on bite marks. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/14/bite-mark-database.html A first-of-its-kind computer program could help pinpoint criminals based on bite marks. But is it junk science? Bite Mark Database to Tackle Crime Todd Richmond, Associated Press human 20080514163030 Wed, 14 May 2008 16:30:30 EST Getty | A Japanese-made, rubber-based suit rivals Speedo's latest fast swimsuit. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/14/swimsuit-olympics.html A Japanese-made synthetic rubber-based suit rivals Speedo's latest fast swimsuit. Japanese Claim to Make Fastest Swimsuit Shigemi Sato, AFP human 20080514140000 Wed, 14 May 2008 14:00:00 EST YAMAMOTO CORP/AFP/Getty Images | A researcher who altered a human embryo claims it's not for "designer babies." http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/13/modified-human-embryo.html A researcher who genetically altered a human embryo claims the work is for stem cell research, not "designer babies." Altered Human Embryo Decried as 'Designer Baby' Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20080513100000 Tue, 13 May 2008 10:00:00 EST AP Photo | Steve Irwin's widow fights to prevent mining in an Australian wildlife reserve. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/12/terri-irwin-mining.html The widow of conservationist Steve Irwin is fighting to prevent mining in an Australian wildlife reserve. Terri Irwin Fighting to Block Mining in Wildlife Zone AFP human 20080512150000 Mon, 12 May 2008 15:00:00 EST AP Photo/Ed Wray | Will liquifying bodies in lye replace cremation as the environmentally friendly funeral? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/09/dead-bodies-lye.html Will liquifying bodies in lye eventually replace cremation as the environmentally friendly funeral? Dissolving Dead Bodies: Gross, But Green Norma Love, Associated Press human 20080509113030 Fri, 09 May 2008 11:30:30 EST AP Photo | Remains of ancient meals may offer the earliest evidence of humans in the Americas. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/08/seaweed-monte-verde.html Remains of ancient meals in southern Chile may offer the earliest evidence of humans in the Americas. Ancient Seaweed Tells of Earliest Americans Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20080508143030 Thu, 08 May 2008 14:30:30 EST AAAS | Experts say cultivating better dirt is key to ending global food shortages. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/08/soil-food-crisis.html Science has long focused on cultivating souped-up seeds, but experts say cultivating better dirt is key to ending global food shortages. Good Soil Critical in Food Crisis Seth Borenstein, Associated Press human 20080508141400 Thu, 08 May 2008 14:14:00 EST AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster | Getting fewer than six hours of sleep -- or more than nine -- is linked to obesity. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/07/sleep-obesity-health.html Getting fewer than six hours of sleep -- or more than nine -- is linked to obesity, finds new research based on national surveys of 87,000 adults. Too Much, Too Little Sleep Leads to Big Belly Mike Stobbe, Associated Press human 20080507143000 Wed, 07 May 2008 14:30:00 EST Getty Images | Aids that transmit sound using a patient's ear bones, can improve hearing by up to 50 percent. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/06/hearing-implant.html Bone-assisted hearing aids, which transmit sound using a patient's own ear bones, can improve hearing by as much as 50 percent, new research finds. Bone-Assisted Aids Can Double Hearing Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20080506100000 Tue, 06 May 2008 10:00:00 EST Getty | Neanderthals were a distinct species, not offshoots of Homo sapiens, new research suggests. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/05/neanderthal-species.html Neanderthals were a distinct species, not offshoots of Homo sapiens, say the authors of a new study. Neanderthals and Humans: No Kissing Cousins? AFP human 20080505110030 Mon, 05 May 2008 11:00:30 EST Getty Images | Peggy Whitson describes returning from space in ballistic mode. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/02/peggy-whitson-astronaut.html In an interview since returning to Earth, NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson describes what it felt like to be hurtled back from space in ballistic mode and her crew's unusual welcoming party. Astronaut Q&A: A Violent Return, Odd Welcome to Earth Irene Klotz, Discovery News human 20080502141500 Fri, 02 May 2008 14:15:00 EST AP Photo/Shamil Zhumatov | Promoting grain-based biofuels has led to a food crisis, experts say. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/29/biofuel-food-shortage.html Promoting grain-based biofuels has led to rice consumption outpacing production, experts say. Biofuel Craze Fueling Food Crisis, Say Experts AFP human 20080429153000 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:30:00 EST AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster | A new human identification test is faster and cheaper than DNA testing. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/28/dna-antibody-test.html A new human identification test is faster and cheaper than DNA testing. Antibody Test Could Improve DNA IDs Todd Dvorak, Associated Press human 20080428150030 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:00:30 EST Getty Images | The first clinical trials of a new gene therapy for blindness end successfully. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/28/gene-therapy-blind.html For the first time, scientists demonstrate gene therapy can dramatically improve sight. Gene Therapy Successfully Treats Blindness Stephanie Nano, Associated Press human 20080428114530 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:45:30 EST AP Photo/Moorfields Eye Hospital | Some 70,000 years ago the number of early humans may have shrunk to 2,000. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/24/human-extinction.html Some 70,000 years ago the number of early humans may have shrunk to as low as 2,000. Humans Had Brush With Extincton Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20080424134500 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:45:00 EST AP Photo/Martin Ruetschi | A tooth found in an ancient cave reveals the red meat-heavy diet of ancient Neanderthals. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/23/neanderthal-meal.html A tooth found in an ancient cave reveals the red meat-heavy diet of ancient Neanderthals. Neanderthals at Mealtime: Pass the Meat Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080423110030 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:00:30 EST Getty Images | Women who eat more calories are more likely to conceive sons, suggests new research. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/23/mother-diet-boys.html Women who eat more calories, with a wider range of nutrients are more likely to conceive sons, suggests new research. Hearty-Eating Moms More Likely to Have Boys AFP human 20080423110000 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:00:00 EST Getty Images | As people perform monotonous tasks, their brain shifts towards an at-rest mode. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/22/brain-mri-behavior.html As people perform monotonous tasks, their brain shifts towards an at-rest mode, whether they like it or not. Dull Tasks Numb the Brain, Literally AFP human 20080422100030 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:00:30 EST Getty Images | The cheap personal genome just got one step closer to reality. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/16/personal-genome-scan.html The cheap personal genome just got one step closer to reality. Your Own Personal Genome: Coming Soon? AFP human 20080416154530 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:45:30 EST Getty Images | After a 30,000-year silence, Neanderthals are speaking once more. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/16/neanderthal-language.html After a 30,000-year silence, Neanderthals are speaking once more. Grunt Work: Scientists Re-Create Neanderthal Speech AFP human 20080416120030 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:00:30 EST Getty Images | Dyslexics' brains are different for children who read in English and Chinese. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/08/dyslexia-language.html Dyslexics' brains are different for children who read in English and Chinese, finds surprising new research. Dyslexia Differs by Language Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20080408100000 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:00:00 EST Getty Images | A cluster of genes, all with hedgehog in the name, dictate a person's height. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/07/tall-height-gene.html Scientists find a cluster of key genes, all with hedgehog in the name, that dictate a person's height. 'Hedgehog' Genes Determine Tall or Short AFP human 20080407111500 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:15:00 EST AP Photo | Hydrogen sulfide is tested as a way to place space travelers in hibernation. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/04/space-hibernation.html The smell of rotten eggs could someday safely put astronauts into hibernation for long-duration space flight. Hibernation Method Tested for Space Travel Irene Klotz, Discovery News human 20080404110000 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:00:00 EST Getty Images | Newfound fossilized human feces date the first Americans to 14,000 year ago. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/03/earliest-americans-feces.html Newly discovered fossilized human feces support the idea that Native Americans were living in North America more than 14,000 years ago. Poop Fossil Pushes Back Date for Earliest Americans Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20080403144500 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:45:00 EST Dennis LeRoy Jenkins | Researchers tentatively announce the creation of human-animal hybrid embryos. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/02/human-animal-hybrid.html Researchers tentatively announce the creation of human-animal hybrid embryos. Human-Animal Embryos Announced in U.K. AFP human 20080402150030 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:00:30 EST Getty Images | A newfound genetic link plays a role in both cigarette addiction and lung cancer. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/02/smoking-gene-addiction.html Scientists call a newfound genetic link a 'double-whammy' when it comes to cigarette addiction and lung cancer. Gene Linked to Smoking Addiction and Cancer Seth Borenstein, Associated Press human 20080402141500 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:15:00 EST AP Photo/Marco Garcia | The corkscrew-like shape of sweat glands could be harnessed for remote lie detection. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/02/skin-lie-detector.html The corkscrew-like shape of human sweat glands has led to new technology that could be used to administer lie detection tests without people's knowledge. Remote Lie Detection Possible Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20080402123000 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:30:00 EST Getty Images | Scientists are scanning human DNA with a precision and scope once unthinkable. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/31/human-dna-genetics.html Scientists are scanning human DNA with a precision and scope once unthinkable. What will it mean for you? Human DNA Discoveries Piling Up Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20080331103030 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:30:30 EST Getty Images | While Stone Age Africans used bows and arrows, Europeans tackled prey in close combat. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/31/earliest-weapon-human.html Stone Age Africans developed bows and arrows early on while ancient Europeans battled prey in close combat, according to new research. Early Weapon Evidence Reveals Bloody Past Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080331093000 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:30:00 EST Lucinda Backwell | Your sense of smell actually sharpens when something bad happens. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/27/emotion-sense-smell.html Your sense of smell actually sharpens when something bad happens. Strong Emotions Sharpen Sense of Smell Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20080327154530 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:45:30 EST Getty Images | An ancient jawbone suggests people lived in Europe much earlier than thought. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/26/human-ancestor-europe.html The oldest known fossil of a human ancestor in Europe suggests people lived on the continent much earlier than believed. Oldest Human Ancestor Fossil Found Daniel Woolls, Associated Press human 20080326160030 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:00:30 EST AP Photo | One obsessed genealogist says Obama is related to Brad, Clinton to Angelina. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/26/clinton-obama-relatives.html One obsessed genealogist says Obama is related to Brad, Clinton to Angelina. The Obama-Clinton-Brangelina Family Tree Denise Lavoie, Associated Press human 20080326113030 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:30:30 EST Getty Images | Did humor and spirituality evolve together? Some scholars think so. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/25/ancient-humor-joke.html Did humor and spirituality evolve together? Some scholars think so. Ancient Humor: Raunch, Riddles and Religion Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080325093030 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:30:30 EST Getty Images | A flexible, resilient gel could be used as artificial cartilage to repair ailing joints. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/21/hydrogel-cartilage.html A flexible, resilient gel could be used as artificial cartilage to repair ailing joints. Looks Like Jello, Works Like Cartilage Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20080321094530 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:45:30 EST Wen-li Wu | Arthur C. Clarke, the visionary science fiction writer, died in his home in Sri Lanka. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/19/arthur-clarke-dies.html Arthur C. Clarke, the visionary science fiction writer who conceived the possibility communication satellites, died in his home in Sri Lanka. '2001: A Space Odyssey' Author Dies at 90 Ravi Nessman, Associated Press human 20080319084500 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:45:00 EST John Stillwell/PA Wire URN:5788673 | Survivors with a specific gene variation are twice as likely to experience ptsd. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/18/post-traumatic-gene.html Child abuse survivors with a specific gene variation are more than twice as likely to experience post-traumatic stress. Post Traumatic Stress Gene ID'd Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press human 20080318141500 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:15:00 EST Getty Images | Neanderthals and humans diverged as long as 400,000 years ago. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/17/human-neanderthal-split.html Neanderthals and humans diverged as long as 400,000 years ago. The Neanderthal-Human Split: (Very) Ancient History Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080317154530 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:45:30 EST Wikipedia Commons | Did modern humans migrate out of Africa in two great waves? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/14/neanderthal-africa.html Did modern humans migrate out of Africa in two great waves? Out of Africa, Not Once But Twice Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080314114530 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:45:30 EST Getty Images | Native American roots lie with six ancient women, new research shows. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/13/native-american-dna.html Native American roots lie with six ancient women, new research shows. Native Americans Traced to 6 'Founding Mothers' Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20080313160030 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:00:30 EST Getty Images | Diagnosis: inoperable brain cancer. Prescription: Take a virus and call me in the morning? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/10/virus-brain-cancer.html Diagnosis: inoperable brain cancer. Prescription: Take a virus and call me in the morning? Virus Infection Battles Brain Cancer Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20080310103030 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:30:30 EST Getty Images | There's a new way to control video games: by thought alone. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/07/mind-control-games.html There's a new way to control video games: by thought alone. Mind-Reading Game Headset to Hit Market Eric Bland, Discovery News human 20080307113030 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:30:30 EST Emotiv Systems | The gene made famous for its link to human language also exists in mice. But why? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/07/mouse-gene-language.html The gene made famous for its link to human language also exists in mice. But why? Human Language Gene Gets Mice Moving Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080307093030 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:30:30 EST Getty Images | A new computer program reads brain activity to reveal what people are seeing. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/05/brain-thought.html A new computer program reads brain activity to reveal what people are seeing. Mind-Reading Device Decodes Brain Waves Richard Ingham, AFP human 20080305153030 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:30:30 EST Getty Images | The "hobbit-like" fossils may have belonged to early, stunted humans. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/05/hobbit-human.html The latest theory about the "hobbit-like" remains found four years ago is they were early humans who were born without a functioning thyroid, making them small. 'Hobbits' Were Stunted Cave-Dwellers Richard Ingham, AFP human 20080305091500 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:15:00 EST Getty Images | Blogging helps people feel less isolated and happier with their friendships, research finds. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/03/03/blogging-social-health.html Blogging helps people feel less isolated and more satisfied with their friendships, new research finds. Blogging's Good For Your Health Claudine Ryan, <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/default.htm" target="_blank">ABC Science Online</a> human 20080303130000 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:00:00 EST Evan Hurd Archive/Getty Images | A prion disease linked to cannibalism might have done in Neanderthals. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/02/27/neanderthal-cannibalism.html A type of prion disease linked to cannibalism might have done in Neanderthals, according to research based on cannibalism and disease among a modern group of people. Cannibalism May Have Wiped Out Neanderthals Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080227143000 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:30:00 EST Time Life Pictures/Getty Images | We are wired to adore babies and baby-like faces, concludes research. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/02/27/babies-human-brain.html Adult brains are wired to adore babies, concludes research that suggests evolution may have favored this ga-ga factor to ensure we take good care of our young. Adult Brains Wired to Go Ga-Ga Over Babies Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080227090000 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST Getty Images | The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is designed to protect food crops from warming. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/02/26/seed-vault-arctic.html The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, designed to protect millions of food crops from climate change, opened in the Arctic. Doomsday Seed Vault Debuts in Arctic Doug Mellgren, Associated Press human 20080226113000 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:30:00 EST Mari Tefre/Svalbard Global Seed Vault | A new genetic analysis adds further confirmation to the African origin of humans. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/02/21/africa-human-dna.html A new genetic analysis adds further confirmation to the African origin of humans. DNA Confirms We're Out of Africa Associated Press human 20080221144530 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:45:30 EST Getty Images | More infectious diseases are jumping from wildlife to humans, research finds. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/02/21/infectious-disease-animal.html As more humans live closer to wild animal habitats, spread of infectious diseases from wildlife has increased. Next Human Plague Likely to Come From Wildlife Richard Ingham, AFP human 20080221113000 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:30:00 EST Getty Images | A people's history of population density may play a role in their heights. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/02/20/height-evolution-ancestor.html Why are some groups of people taller than others? New research says it has to do with population density and survival of the fittest. Feel Short? Blame Your Ancestors Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080220110000 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:00:00 EST AP Photo/Hans Punz | A 40,000-year-old tooth suggests Neanderthals were more mobile than thought. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/02/11/neanderthal-tooth.html A 40,000-year-old tooth suggests Neanderthals were more mobile than thought. Neanderthal Teeth Reveal Wandering Ways Elena Becatoros, Associated Press human 20080211130030 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:00:30 EST AP Photo | Scientists hone in on more than 500 genes that evolved to help populations survive. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/02/05/natural-selection-dna.html Scientists hone in on more than 500 genes that evolved to help populations survive. Human Survival Genes Pinpointed AFP human 20080205123030 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:30:30 EST Getty Images | The DNA from two women and one man is combined into a single embryo. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/02/05/human-embryo-disease.html In an effort to avoid genetic disease, British scientists meld the DNA from two women and one man into a single embryo. Human Embryos Crafted From Three People Associated Press human 20080205110000 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:00:00 EST AP Photo/Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic, Findlay Kember | The prototype lens is imprinted with lights and an electronic circuit. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/02/05/bionic-contact-lens.html The prototype lens is imprinted with lights and an electronic circuit. Is this the future of vision? 'Bionic Lens' Adds Computing Power to Sight Tracy Staedter, Discovery News human 20080205093030 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:30:30 EST University of Washington | A mouse altered so it can get the sniffles could lead to cold cures. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/02/04/mouse-cold-treatment.html British scientists announce they have altered a mouse so it can get the sniffles in a feat that could lead to cold cures. Mouse Catches Cold, Researchers Rejoice AFP human 20080204103000 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:30:00 EST Getty Images | Research finds that languages evolve quickly in sudden bursts of words. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/02/01/language-evolution.html New research finds that languages evolve quickly in sudden bursts of words as groups of people strive to describe their surroundings. Languages Burst Forth Rapidly Stephen Pincock, <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/default.htm" target="_blank">ABC Science Online</a> human 20080201120000 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EST Getty Images | Sudden human anger and feline rage are found to share similar brain processes. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/28/tiger-anger-emotion.html The rage that prompted a California zoo tiger to attack a visitor is comparable to human anger in the way it emerges and unfolds, say researchers. Feline Rage Mirrors Human Anger Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080128100000 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:00:00 EST Justin Sullivan/Getty Images | The survey found one case of "perceived impairment" a day or more before lift-off. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/24/astronaut-drinking-nasa.html The anonymous survey found only one case of "perceived impairment" by someone a day or more before lift-off. Survey: No Astronauts Drank on Launch Day Marcia Dunn, Associated Press human 20080124150000 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:00:00 EST AP Photo/Paul Kizzle | Researchers show that computers are better at recognizing composite images. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/24/face-recognition-tech.html Researchers show that computers -- and people -- are better at recognizing composite images of faces in a finding that could vastly improve face recognition tech. Composites Help Face Recognition Tech Tracy Staedter, Discovery News human 20080124140000 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:00:00 EST Rob Jenkins| DNA analysis shows that the Melanesians may be the most genetically diverse. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/23/melanesian-diverse-dna.html An analysis of so-called junk DNA shows that the Melanesians may be the most genetically diverse people on the planet. Melanesian Genetics Among Most Diverse Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080123103000 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:30:00 EST David Doubilet/National Geographic/Getty Images | Technology aims to boost shopper confidence and make choosing styles easier. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/23/fitting-room-tech.html Ever feel frustrated in a fitting room? New technology aims to boost confidence and make choosing styles easier. 'Smart' Fitting Room Suggests What to Wear Tracy Staedter, Discovery News human 20080123093000 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:30:00 EST Wei Zhang/Oregeon State University | A study on IMing reveals the use of the word "like" has spread into written text. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/22/im-language.html A study on Instant Messaging reveals that the use of the word "like" has spread into written text, becoming what could be the first direct evidence that computers are changing the way we write. It's Like, IMing Is So Like Talking Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080122093000 Mon, 22 Jan 2008 09:30:00 EST Getty Images | A rare form of epilepsy gave Stacey Gayle seizures when she heard hip-hop. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/18/brain-surgery-music.html A rare form of epilepsy gave Stacey Gayle seizures when she heard hip-hop. Patient's Music-Induced Seizures Cured Frank Eltman, Associated Press human 20080118110030 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:00:30 EST Getty Images | Scientists hope to create individualized stem cell lines from the clones. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/17/embryo-clones.html Scientists hope to create individualized stem cell lines from the clones. Human Embryos Cloned From Skin Cells Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20080117113030 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:30:30 EST Getty Images | Tactile images reveal aspects of the universe that can't actually be seen by anyone. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/16/braille-astronomy-blind.html The new book offers tactile images of aspects of the universe that can't actually be seen by anyone. Book Lets Blind 'Touch' the Cosmos Larry O'Hanlon, Discovery News human 20080116093000 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:30:00 EST NASA | Brain scans show inflating the price of a wine activates a taster's pleasure center. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/14/wine-brain-behavior.html Brain scans show inflating the price of a wine activates a taster's pleasure center. Pricey Wines Woo Tasters AFP human 20080114130030 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:00:30 EST Getty Images | Scientists hone in on 273 of the proteins hijacked by the AIDS virus. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/10/hiv-aids-protein.html Scientists hone in on 273 of the proteins hijacked by the AIDS virus. HIV's Prey: Protein List Suggests Drug Targets Associated Press human 20080110163030 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:30:30 EST Getty Images | Coastal development and agriculture may be the culprits in coral reefs' decline. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/09/coral-reef-environment.html New research says human coastal development and agriculture are the main culprits in the sharp decline of coral reefs. Humans Blamed in Coral Reef Disappearance AFP human 20080109140000 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:00:00 EST William West/AFP/Getty Images | New modeling suggests Neanderthals were simply outcompeted by Cro-Magnon. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/09/neanderthal-climate.html New modeling suggests Neanderthals weren't done in by climate but were simply outcompeted by Cro-Magnon populations. Neanderthals: Done in by Competition, Not Climate Emily Sohn, Discovery News human 20080109094500 Thu, 09 Jan 2008 09:45:00 EST Getty Images | The waves reached 85 feet and required some luck and lots of daring to ride. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/09/big-wave-surfing.html The waves off the coast of Southern California reached around 85 feet tall and took a team of surfers some luck and lots of daring to ride. Surfers Claim to Ride Biggest Wave Ever Larry O'Hanlon, Discovery News human 20080109090000 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:00:00 EST Robert Brown/BillabongXXL.com | A new mouse study suggests severed nerves may be able to repair themselves. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/07/paralyzed-nerve-brain.html Paralysis is usually considered irreversible, but a new mouse study suggests nerves may be able to reconnect to the brain using shortcuts. Tiny Nerves Rewire Themselves in Mice Marlowe Hood, AFP human 20080107153000 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:30:00 EST AP Photo | An inability to stitch warm clothes may have led to Neanderthal man's demise. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/03/neanderthal-clothes.html It wasn't a lack of hunting tools that led to Neanderthal man's demise, but an inability to stitch warm clothes, says new research. Neanderthals Stitched Too Little Too Late http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/default.htm Anna Salleh, ABC Science Online human 20080103110000 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:00:00 EST Getty Images | All of us can hear smiles, which affect the way people talk, research finds. Some can even hear just how a person is smiling. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/03/smile-communication.html All of us can hear smiles, which affect the way people talk, research finds. Smiling? You Can Hear It in the Voice Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20080103100000 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:00:00 EST Amy Drahota | The vaccine stimulates the immune system to attack cocaine molecules. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/02/cocaine-vaccine.html The vaccine, which stimulates the immune system to attack cocaine molecules, could help people kick the addiction. Cocaine Vaccine in the Works Associated Press human 20080102110000 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:00:00 EST AP Photo/Joe Tabacca | The ability to turn ordinary skin cells into stem cells is like turning lead to gold, say experts. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/26/stem-cell-breakthrough.html The ability to turn ordinary skin cells into stem cells is like turning lead to gold, says one expert. 2007: Year of the Stem Cell Mira Oberman, AFP human 20071226163030 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:30:30 EST Getty Images | Scientists retrofit the sperm "engine" to power tiny nanotech devices. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/26/sperm-engine-nanotech.html Scientists retrofit the sperm "engine" to power tiny nanotech devices. But will it work? Sperm Power: New Tool for Nanobots Tracy Staedter, Discovery News human 20071226150030 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:00:30 EST Getty Images | Putting infants behind the wheel is helping researchers shape new tools for disabled children. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/21/baby-drive-disability.html Putting infants behind the wheel is helping researchers shape new tools for disabled children. Baby Drivers Test New Tech Randall Chase, Associated Press human 20071221103030 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:30:30 EST AP Photo | Scientists hope genetics may offer some clues to the island's settlement. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/18/greenland-dna-migration.html Scientists have long been stumped by the island's settlement and hope genetics may provide some answers. Greenland DNA Could Unravel Migration Mystery AFP human 20071218153000 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:30:00 EST Getty Images | The latest prescription for depression is a regular jolt of cool water. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/18/depression-cold-shower.html The latest prescription for depression is a regular jolt of cool water. Got the Blues? Try a Cold Shower Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20071218130030 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:00:30 EST Getty Images | For the second time in a month, monkeys beat college students at simple tasks. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/18/monkey-math-intelligence.html It's monkeys: 2, college students: 0. For the second time in a month, a study shows monkeys can beat college students at simple tasks. Monkeys Outperform College Students, Again AFP human 20071218100030 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:00:30 EST Getty Images | The feat involves a procedure that may help develop disease treatments. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/13/fluorescent-cats-clone.html The feat by South Korean scientists involves a procedure that may help develop disease treatments. Scientists Clone Glow-in-the-Dark Cats AFP human 20071213100000 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:00:00 EST AFP/MST | Download our Discovery News widget to get the latest in animals, archaeology, dinos, earth, space, tech and more! http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/12/widget.html Download our Discovery News widget to get the latest in animals, archaeology, dinos, earth, space, tech and more! Put Discovery News on Your Blog or Wherever You Want Discovery News Team human 20071212203000 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:30:00 EST DCL | Joints in the female back and hip allow women to balance their bellies. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/12/pregnant-women.html Scientists discover some elegant human engineering in the female back and hip which allow them to balance their full bellies. Key Joints Prevent Pregnant Women From Toppling Seth Borenstein, Associated Press human 20071212133000 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:30:00 EST Getty Images | Mormons have less heart disease than other Americans. Is fasting the secret? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/11/mormon-fasting-heart.html Mormons have less heart disease than other Americans, and their fasting practices may be the reason. Monthly Fasting May Tune the Ticker Marilynn Marchionne, Associated Press human 20071211140030 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:00:30 EST Getty Images | Genetic analysis suggests the pace of human evolution is getting faster. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/11/human-evolution.html Analysis of human and chimpanzee DNA suggests that the pace of human evolution is getting faster, with people of different regions becoming more varied. Human Evolution Speeding Up Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press human 20071211113000 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:30:00 EST Getty Images | Yogurts, snack bars and cereals are among foods being fortified with bacteria. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/10/probiotics-health.html From yogurts to snack bars and cereals, more foods are being fortified with "friendly" bacteria. More Foods Packed With 'Good Bacteria' Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press human 20071210091500 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:15:00 EST AP Photo/M. Spencer Green | And guess what: the therapy didn't require the use of embryos. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/07/sickle-cell-mice.html Scientists have used skin from the tails of sick mice to cure the rodents of sickle cell anemia. Sickle Cell Cured by Stem Cells in Mice Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20071207150030 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:00:30 EST Getty Images | Did modern humans once breed with Neanderthals? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/04/neanderthal-hybrid.html An ancient skull found in Romania is the center of a controversy: Did modern humans once breed with Neanderthals, leading to half-human hybrids? A new study says no. Study Debunks Human-Neanderthal Hybrid Claim Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20071204113030 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:30:30 EST AP Photo/Ben Curtis | Five-year-old chimps consistently beat adult humans in a memory number game. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/03/chimp-number-game.html Five-year-old chimps consistently beat adult humans in a memory number game. What do the findings tell us about the evolution of cognition? Whiz Chimps Outsmart College Students Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20071203120030 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:00:30 EST Kevin Raskoff/Census of Marine Life | A map of 200 silent genes could show why some people are more vulnerable to cancer. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/11/30/gene-dna-imprinting.html A new map of more than 200 genes inherited in a switched-off state could show why some people are more vulnerable to cancer and other diseases. 'Silenced Genes': Key to Disease? Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20071130093030 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:30:30 EST Getty Images | Scientists reroute patients' nerves via the chest to return limb sensation. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/11/27/amputee-prosthetic-nerve.html Scientists reroute patients' nerves through the chest to return limb sensation. Amputees 'Feel' Lost Limbs After Nerve Work AFP human 20071127140000 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:00:00 EST Getty Images | Genetic analysis shows all American Indians trace back to a group in Siberia. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/11/27/native-america-siberia.html Genetic analysis of indigenous people from North to South America shows all American Indians trace back to Siberia. First Americans Arrived From Siberia Associated Press human 20071127100000 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:00:00 EST AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt | Too many video games and too little outdoor play are too blame. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/11/26/milk-exercise-kids.html Too many video games and too little outdoor play is reviving the 19th century soft-bone scourge. Bad News for American Kids: Rickets on the Rise Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20071126170030 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:00:30 EST Getty Images | Infants as young as 6 months old make sophisticated social judgments. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/11/23/social-baby-brain.html Infants as young as 6 months old make surprisingly sophisticated social judgments, new research reveals. Babies Tell Friend From Foe Seth Borenstein, Associated Press human 20071123130030 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:00:30 EST AP Photo/Kathy Willens | The breakthrough could offer medical treatments without using embryonic cells. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/11/20/skin-cells-stem.html The breakthrough could offer a way to provide medical treatments without using controversial embryonic stem cells. Human Skin Cells Programmed as Stem Cells Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20071120101500 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:15:00 EST David Scharf/Getty Images | A new technology uses sensors in a glove and waistband to guide your workout routine. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/11/16/weight-training.html A new technology uses sensors in a glove and waistband to guide your workout routine. But will it work? A Personal Trainer, in the Palm of Your Hand Tracy Staedter, Discovery News human 20071116083030 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:30:30 EST Microsoft Research Cambridge | Cloned monkey embryos offer no immediate hope for new medical treatments. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/11/15/monkey-clone-stem-cell.html Cloned monkey embryos offer hope -- but not immediate promise -- of future medical treatments. Monkey Clones Mark Slow Progress on Stem Cells Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20071115111530 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:15:30 EST Yutaku Kunimatsu | The feat could pave the way to a similar breakthrough with human embryos. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/11/14/monkey-embryo-clone.html Oregon scientists claim to have managed the feat, which could pave the way to a similar breakthrough with human embryos. Monkey Embryos Cloned, Harvested for Stem Cells Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press human 20071114093000 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:30:00 EST Yutaku Kunimatsu | A jawbone may have belonged to a common ancestor of apes, gorillas and us. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/11/12/ape-gorilla-ancestor.html A million-year-old jawbone found in Africa may have belonged to one of the last common ancestors of gorillas, chimps and us. Mama, Is That You? Possible Ape Ancestor Found Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20071112170000 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:00:00 EST Yutaku Kunimatsu | Tests show the Arizona wildlife expert was positive for the deadly bacteria. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/11/09/plague-grand-canyon.html Tests show the Arizona wildlife expert was positive for the deadly bacteria. Plague Killed Grand Canyon Biologist Bob Christie, Associated Press human 20071109143030 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:30:30 EST AP Photo | Some perks of being 7 feet, 8.95 inches tall include free airline upgrades. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/11/08/tallest-man.html So what are some perks of being 7 feet, 8.95 inches tall? There's basketball and free airline upgrades, to name a couple. Tallest U.S. Man Nears 8 Feet Associated Press human 20071108113000 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:30:00 EST AP Photo/Gary C. Knapp | A study confirms breastfeeding can boost IQ -- if babies have a particular gene. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/11/06/breastfeeding-gene.html A study confirms breastfeeding can boost IQ -- if babies have a particular gene. Breastfed Babies With Gene Have Higher IQ AFP human 20071106150000 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:00:00 EST Getty Images | Researchers are seeing evidence of unique characters in a range of animals. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/11/02/animals-personality.html Personality has long been considered strictly a human trait. But researchers are witnessing more evidence of unique characters in a wide range of animals. Animals: They've Got Personality Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20071102100000 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:00:00 EST AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez | Fear has a purpose, but what happens when the system goes haywire? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/31/fear-brain-behavior.html Fear has a purpose, but what happens when the system goes haywire? The Science of Freaky Feelings Seth Borenstein, Associated Press human 20071031120030 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:30 EST AP Photo/Jack Smith | If you can tolerate sensors monitoring your every move, this tech could be for you. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/30/home-horoscope.html Experimental technology monitors human activity in the home and offers daily horoscopes. But are they any better than a wild guess? Personalized Horoscopes Advise Whole Households Tracy Staedter, Discovery News human 20071030120030 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:00:30 EST DCL | A Vatican archivist describes her discoveries about the secretive Medieval order. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/29/knights-templar.html A Vatican archivist describes her tantalizing discovery of the fate of a crusading Medieval order, the Knights Templar. Tracking Down the Tale of the Knights Templar Rossella Lorenzi, Discovery News human 20071029140000 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:00:00 EST AP Photo/Plinio Lepri | A new brain implant treats Parkinson's disease but has an unwelcome side effect. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/26/parkinsons-brain.html A new brain implant treats the symptoms of Parkinson's disease but has an unwelcome side effect: extreme impulsiveness. Parkinson's Treatment Tied to Impulsiveness Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20071026160030 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:00:30 EST DCL | Ancient DNA points to the existence of fair-skinned, red-headed Neanderthals. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/25/neanderthal-red-hair.html Ancient DNA suggests Neanderthals had some similarities in appearance to modern humans of Celtic origin. Red-Headed Neanderthals? DNA Says Yes AFP human 20071025160030 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:00:30 EST DCL | Is the future of antibiotics just under our feet? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/25/clay-cure-bacteria.html After French clay successfully treats a flesh-eating bacteria in Africa, researchers are asking: Is the future of antibiotics just under our feet? The Dirt on Curing Clays Larry O'Hanlon, Discovery News human 20071025150030 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:00:30 EST DCL | Studies show the nasal flu vaccine is safe for children as young as two years old. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/24/dog-evolution-skull.html Studies show the nasal flu vaccine is safe for children as young as two years old. Nasal Spray Vaccine OK'd for Kids Mike Stobbe, Associated Press human 20071024163030 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:30:30 EST DCL | A French inventor scans the famous masterpiece and finds hidden details in delicate layers of paint. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/23/monalisa-da-vinci.html A French inventor scans the famous masterpiece and finds hidden details in delicate layers of paint. Da Vinci's vision, he says, has been obscured for centuries. 'Mona Lisa' Born With Lashes and Brows? Marcus Wohlsen, Associated Press human 20071023094530 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:45:30 EST AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez | Neanderthals had the genetics for language. How like us were they? http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/18/neanderthal-language-dna.html A new study of Neanderthal DNA suggests the hominids had a key gene that allows modern humans to create language. How like us were they? Neanderthals: Did They Have Language? Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News human 20071018123030 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:30:30 EST DCL | A cave yields clues to an ancient beach party some 164,000 years ago. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/17/makeup-ancient-human.html A South African cave yields clues to an ancient beach party some 164,000 years ago. Early Humans Wore Makeup, Ate Mussels Associated Press human 20071017144500 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:45:00 EST DCL | Computer game mogul Richard Garriott is buying his ticket to space. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/16/garriott-astronaut-new.html Computer game mogul Richard Garriott is buying his ticket to space. Hear why it's worth the $30 million price tag. Q&A: Astronaut's Son Takes New Route to Space Irene Klotz, Discovery News human 20071016193500 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:35:00 EST DCL | The fossilized prints belonged to humans who walked with a free-standing gait. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/15/footsteps-hominid-italy.html Anyone visiting southern Italy can now literally follow in the footsteps of some of our earliest ancestors. Footprints made between 325,000 and 385,000 years ago on the slopes of an extinct volcano near Roccamonfina, north of Naples, have been restored and opened to the public. Oldest Human Footprints Opened to Public Rossella Lorenzi, Discovery News human 20071015223000 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:30:00 EST DCL | Here's a hint: Stay active, in body and mind. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/15/aging-brain-health.html Some people's brains compensate to stay sharp as they ages. Scientists want to know how those brains make do, in hopes of developing treatments to help everyone else keep up. Some Aging Brains Stay Sharp: How? Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press human 20071015222000 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:20:00 EST DCL | The Nobel honors efforts to raise awareness of the threat of global warming. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/12/gore-nobel-environment.html The former vice president and the U.N. panel on climate change share the Nobel for raising awareness of the threat of global warming. Gore, U.N. Panel Share Peace Prize Doug Mellgrren and Matt Moore, Associated Press human 20071012164000 Tue, 12 Oct 2007 16:40:00 EST DCL | Less commonly used words "mutate," while popular ones remain the same. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/11/word-evolution.html Darwin's theory also holds for the words we speak; the less common ones "mutate," while popular ones remain the same. Words Subject to 'Survival of the Fittest' AFP human 20071011170500 Tue, 11 Oct 2007 17:05:00 EST DCL | Women are commanding both a space mission and the space station. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/10/women-space-commander.html For the first time, women are commanding both a mission to the space station and the space station itself. In Another World, Women Are in Charge Irene Klotz, Discovery News human 20071010193500 Tue, 10 Oct 2007 19:35:00 EST DCL | The 2007 chemistry Nobel goes to scientists who explained ozone layer thinning. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/10/nobel-chemistry-ozone.html The 2007 chemistry Nobel goes to scientists who explained why the ozone layer is thinning. Ozone Researchers Win Nobel Karl Ritter and Matt Moore, Associated Press human 20071010110030 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:00:30 EST DCL | New finds suggest some very hardy people settled in Scotland 13,000 years ago. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/05/alaska-shipwreck-dive.html The finding of unique spear points in the north of Scotland suggests that very hardy people settled there as early as 13,000 years ago. Earliest Scots Braved Ice Age Conditions Associated Press human 20071005111500 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:15:00 EST DCL | The annual ceremony honors the freaky, quirky, and downright weird. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/05/ignobel-prize-award.html The tongue-in-cheek awards ceremony honors the freaky, quirky, and downright weird. Ig Nobel Awards Salute Chickens, Hamsters Stephanie Schorow, AFP human 20071005110030 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:00:30 EST DCL | Scientists create the first 3-D images of living cells, using beams of light. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/04/diatom-paint-new.html Scientists create the first three-dimensional images of living cells by combining colorful beams of light. The Living Cell: Now In 3-D Tracy Staedter, Discovery News human 20071004101500 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:15:00 EST DCL | Sacrificed children were fed enriched diets up to a year before their deaths. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/02/inca-sacrifice.html Analysis of hair from sacrificed children suggest they were fed enriched diets up to a year before they died. Inca Sacrifices 'Fattened Up' Before Death Associated Press human 20071002094500 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:45:00 EST DCL | Data from cave formations reveal wet weather pushed early humans out of Africa. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/01/africa-exodus-human.html Data from cave formations reveal it was climate, specifically wet weather, that provided the impetus for early humans to leave Africa. Wet Weather Nudged Human Africa Exodus Associated Press human 20071001094500 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:45:00 EST DCL |