Supermassive black holes have masses of more than a million suns – but their growth has slowed as the universe has aged
About 8 billion years ago, the number of these astronomical objects stabilized. It hasn’t increased substantially since then
About 8 billion years ago, the number of these astronomical objects stabilized. It hasn’t increased substantially since then
While genetics undoubtedly plays a leading role in determining individuals’ heights, this tremendous change across an entire population cannot be explained by evolution alone
Her name is Shanidar Z. She has a calm and considered expression that is a far cry from the snarling, animalistic stereotype of the Neanderthal
Nicotine, which is contained within vapes, affects teens differently to adults, as their brains are more sensitive to it
The unusual positioning and injuries suggestive of dragging after death point to intentional burial practices
Two decades of expeditions by a hundred scientists have revealed the continent’s most endangered ecoregion, home to dozens of endemic species existing in an ocean of grass
This new class of synthetic opioids has been implicated in more than 200 deaths in Europe and North America since 2019
In people with fatty liver, after only two to three weeks of giving up alcohol, the organ can heal
This substance, responsible for the death of dozens of users every week, contains cannabis, fentanyl, tramadol and formaldehyde, although legend also claims that it is made from pulverized human bones
It is necessary to discover whether the allergic reactions are caused by congeners, histamines, yeasts, sulfites, additives or allergens of plant origin in beverages
A person with illness anxiety disorder will spend a lot of time worrying and visiting clinics and hospitals
There is currently no scientific justification for choosing a grain-free food for healthy dogs with no known medical conditions
The announcement of her death 40 years ago from heart failure failed to mention the poisoning caused by her addiction to the root of an ancient remedy
Outdoor picnics, buffets and bagged salads are some things to look out for when it comes to avoiding food poisoning
Different studies indicate that the mammals may have genetic and cellular adaptations that protect them against aging processes, viruses and diseases
Noise and light pollution are two of the main enemies of sleep. However, local governments have many tools to restore the peace at night
Research explains that there are several reasons why music and words seem to be closely linked in our memory
What was the largest shark like? Here is a review of the cinematic inaccuracies portraying the king of the ocean predators
These are novel compounds that are not drugs if tested before interacting with people’s metabolism, which complicates their traceability
Summertime poses a challenge for our eyes due to external attacks of all kinds. These are our top tips for ocular wellbeing
This beverage is effervescent, refreshing and free of sugar and calories
Overdose deaths of this opioid have increased by more than 90% in three years in the United States
Research has shown a person’s accent will move towards that of the group of speakers with which they identify at some stage in their lives
The microbial infection risk of your cellphone is much less appreciated than the other health concerns about the device, but it’s very real
Periodontitis, suffered by a large percentage of the world’s population, can affect many different organs beyond the mouth. Proper dental hygiene is essential to prevent it
The main advice is to not sit still in the same position for too long and to keep regularly active
Even desserts can have health benefits, as long as refined sugars and fats are substituted with nutrient-rich whole flours