Using a new enzymatic technology, researchers transplanted a kidney with blood type A into a recipient with blood type O. (Image courtesy of Getty Images) In a step toward expanding access to donor organs, scientists converted a kidney with blood…
At a meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club, Vladimir Putin said he was struck by Alexander Pushkin's lines about the Battle of Borodino. “ I never knew Pushkin had written on this topic, but I read it. It made…
Mexican scientists have found that an aqueous infusion of oregano (Lippia graveolens) can slow the growth of breast cancer cells, including the most aggressive, triple-negative subtype, which is considered one of the most difficult to treat. The results of the…
This fragment of a terracotta mask, found in the ruins of the Greek city of Phanagoria, still displays stunning details dating back to the 2nd century BCE, including a hole through which the strap that held the mask in place…
A circus without animals isn't a circus. The persistent trainers, capable of teaching any “creature” the most unexpected tricks, unleash all sorts of animals into the arena. Acts featuring “our smaller brothers” are spectacular and consistently popular. Spectators enjoy watching…
Two Tai chimpanzees in Ivory Coast with fruit in their mouths. (Photo: Alexey Maro and the Tai Chimpanzee Project) Early estimates of alcohol consumption suggest that wild chimpanzees may consume the equivalent of a pint of beer and half their…