When did cats become domesticated? New DNA evidence changes the story.
A new study overturns previous findings that domestic cats originated thousands of years earlier.
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Author: @NatGeo
Making the case for a sixth basic taste
Could “fatty” or “starchy” one day become accepted as the sixth basic taste alongside the likes of sweet and salty?
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A cure for type-1 diabetes is close
The autoimmune disorder destroys the body’s ability to produce insulin. Some patients in experimental trials have gotten it back.
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Can you shock yourself into relaxation? The science of vagus nerve stimulation
Vagus nerve stimulation is a social-media sensation, promising instant stress relief. Here’s what the science really says about the body’s built-in “chill” circuit.
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Why did the Inca dig thousands of holes in this mountain? We may now know.
No, it wasn’t built by aliens. But accountants? Maybe.
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