Tag: Humans
Are humans degenerating genetically and getting dumber as a result?
Are harmful genetic mutations piling up and making us less smart? H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images Each person is…
Viruses That Jump to Humans Don’t Need Special Mutations, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
When a virus transfers from another species to humans, it can appear as though it is poised for…
What animal are you? Humans and animals tend to like the same mating calls
March 19, 20263 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAmWhat animal are you? Humans and animals tend to…
24 mice launched to orbit in 2023. What happened to their bodies could help humans better survive in space
The year 2023 saw the launch of 24 mice into orbit, a mission that has yielded valuable insights…
Humans ‘catch’ fear from robots that breathe like they’re scared
The interaction between humans and robots has always been a fascinating area of study. While most research has…
‘Smart underwear’ measures how often humans fart
Farts. Everyone does it. But just how often do people pass gas? And how much is too much?…
Enterprise identity was built for humans — not AI agents
Presented by 1PasswordRevolutionizing Enterprise Security: The Impact of AI Agents on Identity SystemsIntegrating agentic capabilities into enterprise environments…
Male Neanderthals and female humans likely interbred more often than the other way around
The study of Neanderthal and human interbreeding has revealed an interesting pattern - primarily occurring between male Neanderthals…
Mosquitoes began biting humans more than a million years ago
Mosquitoes have been bothering humans for over a million years, and recent research suggests that they have been…
Cats’ cancer genes show striking similarity to humans’
Cats’ cancer genes show striking similarity to humans’ No one wants to think about the death of a…
Sam Altman would like remind you that humans use a lot of energy, too
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently addressed concerns about the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI) during an event…
Humans are the only primates with a chin – now we finally know why
The human chin has long been a topic of fascination for biologists and anthropologists. Unlike other primates, humans…