The team calculated that the mosquitos likely developed their “ anthropophily ”—their taste for human blood—at a point some 2.9 to 1.6 million years ago. This overlaps with the same period in which some scientists believe Homo erectus, an early hominin, arrived in the region.

As people age, it becomes harder to know who is on track for healthy years ahead and who may be at higher risk for serious decline. A new study suggests that part of the answer may already be circulating in the bloodstream.

Hemocraft is one of the many cool mechanics that Resident Evil Requiem brings to the game, but in order to craft anything, you have to find the specs.

On 3 March 2026, the Moon may glow navy blue and deep crimson during a rare total lunar eclipse. Scientists say ozone could reshape its colour. What makes this eclipse so unusual?

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader wondering how to remove dust mites.

Data reveals that 80% of blood donors nationwide had elevated A1C levels

People who lived longer had lower piRNA levels, suggesting these molecules may play a direct role in how long we live.

The principle behind cancer-spotting blood tests is relatively simple. Some, like Galleri, analyse DNA fragments shed by cancer cells, whereas others look for proteins or metabolites that those cells produce. Cancerguard, a rival test developed by Exact Sciences, an American company, combines multiple approaches.