The DNA gleaned from two ancient Siberian skeletons is related to that of modern-day Native Americans and western Eurasians, new research suggests. The genetic material from ancient Siberians provides additional evidence that the ancestors of Native Americans made the arduous trek from Siberia acro
Christmas is just around the corner and for the children it's all about the toys. However, for CPIT design students and tutors, toys don't necessarily equate to wrapped packages sitting beneath the tree. Metal spiders, turtles with cities in their shells and steam punk fish are some of the wares on
Is your metabolism like a snail? Do you blame the workings of a slow metabolism in your weight gain? Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Even when you are resting, your body needs energy for breathing, circulating blood and repairing cells. The
Air pollution, even at relatively low levels, is associated with a significant increase in the risk for low-birth-weight babies, a new study has found. European researchers pooled data from 14 studies that included more than 74,000 mother-child pairs in 12 countries. The scientists also estimated...
There's a 'blue marble' alien planet just 63 light years from Earth, but the world is anything but friendly to life. Researchers say the blue color in the atmosphere likely comes from a rain of molten glass. This super-hot glass rain is just one consequence of the close proximity between the gas gi
