Rare Nanotyrannus Skeleton 'Jodi' Goes to Auction for Millions
The fossil, once mistaken for a young T. rex, is expected to fetch up to $9 million amid debate over private fossil sales.
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Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Preventing and Treating Alzheimer's
Researchers have successfully converted a high-risk gene linked to Alzheimer's into a lower-risk variant in human cells, offering a potential new avenue for treatment.
Gene Therapy Breakthrough Could Prevent and Treat Alzheimer's
Researchers have successfully converted a high-risk gene associated with Alzheimer's into a lower-risk version in laboratory cell cultures, offering a potential new therapeutic avenue.
Deepwater Horizon Spill Continues to Devastate Gulf of Mexico Wildlife, Study Finds
Sixteen years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, deep-sea life in the Gulf of Mexico shows no signs of recovery, according to new research.
Antarctic Waterway Named After BBC's Former Science Correspondent
The Amos Channel in western Antarctica is named for veteran reporter Jonathan Amos, who covered polar science extensively for the BBC.
Cosmic Baby Photo: Simulation Reveals Universe's First Two Billion Years
Astronomers have created the most detailed simulation yet of the early cosmos, tracing its evolution from a gas-filled cube to the complex network of galaxies observed today.
Ancient Denisovans' Faces Reconstructed From Rare Fossil Fragments
A study analyzing proteins from Chinese fossils provides new insights into the physical characteristics of a mysterious human species.
Massive Simulation Offers Unprecedented Glimpse into Early Universe
The 'Lumina' model, one of the largest of its kind, simulates the first two billion years after the Big Bang, detailing galaxy formation and helium reionization.
Massive Simulation 'Lumina' Recreates First Two Billion Years of Universe
A powerful new cosmological simulation, Lumina, offers unprecedented detail of galaxy formation and the reionization of helium in the early universe.