Who owns your bones?
Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the history of unethical practices in research on human remains and the progress toward more ethical standards.
Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the history of unethical practices in research on human remains and the progress toward more ethical standards.
A gruesome monument has emerged from the ground where a new railway track is to be laid in Mexico. Just a few meters below the surface, archaeologists performing salvage work ahead of construction found a momoztli – the Indigenous Nahuatl name for a small ritual altar where offerings were left by the community. But this…
The growing popularity of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus has largely been driven by their ability to help people lose weight, improve blood sugar control, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Now, researchers have uncovered another possible benefit. A new clinical trial suggests that semaglutide, the active ingredient in those medications,…
New research this week seems to throw cold water on the Wim Hof method, an endurance training technique that intentionally exposes people to frigid temperatures. The study, a review of the scientific literature, did find some evidence that the method could have anti-inflammatory properties, but did not find strong data supporting any other supposed benefits,…
Back to Article List Today in the history of astronomy, the first American in orbit is born. John Glenn prepares to board Friendship 7 for his historic flight. Credit: NASA Born on July 18, 1921, John Glenn grew up in Ohio and joined the Marine Corps in 1943. He flew 59 combat missions in World…
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