SCIENCE
Song Lyrics Are Now More Repetitive and Simple, Study Confirms
Since 1980, the lyrics in songs in English have become less complex and more angry, researchers have concluded.
Face of Chinese Emperor From 1,500 Years Ago Revealed
Researchers extracted DNA from the emperor's remains for a study, which shed light on his appearance.
George Washington's Descendants Identified in DNA Study of Unmarked Remains
The method used in the research could help identify the remains of service members lost around the world in past conflicts.
Older Americans Now Have Twice As Many STIs as a Decade Ago
The rise is being put down partly to misconceptions around sexual activity among older adults, research has found.
'Dangerous' 14-Foot Crocodile That Stalked Locals for Months Finally Caught
"People should be Crocwise by making sensible choices around waterways and avoiding complacency," a wildlife officer said.
US Cities' Cast of Animal Characters to 'Change Significantly'
Animals that may currently be commonplace could be replaced by entirely different species by 2100.
HIV Cure Nearer With Way to 'Shock and Kill' Latent Virus
Researchers have taken a major step forward in treating the infection that leads to AIDS.
Migrating Turtles Caught 'Stopping for Snacks' Along US East Coast
"We were really excited to find evidence that the Mid-Atlantic Bight serves as a major foraging ground for leatherbacks migrating," researcher Chris Sasso said.
Archaeologists Reveal 'Paleolithic Holy Trinity': Water, Elephants, Rocks
Researchers discovered that locations where humans made tools were right next to elephant migration paths.
Earth's Rotation Is Changing Because of Melting Polar Ice
"Global warming is already affecting global timekeeping," researcher Duncan Agnew said.
Solar Eclipse May Cause 'Significant Change' in Bird Behavior
Solar eclipses can make animals act strangely, jump-starting their evening routines as the sun disappears into the moon's shadow.
Neurodegenerative Disorders Linked to Higher Brain Acidity
Neuroscientists hope that these findings will provide a stepping stone to future treatments for a broad range of conditions, from dementia to depression.
Wild Coral Snakes Filmed in Tug-of-War Over Prey in Scientific First
Footage of the serpents appear to show the two snakes in a tug of war, with their jaws tightly gripped around the prey.
Scientists Identify the Three Main Risk Factors for Brain Aging
The research opens the door to potential prevention strategies for dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Sleep Scientists Reveal How Often To Exercise To Reduce Insomnia Risk
Persistence over the study period saw participants who were 42 percent less likely to find it difficult to fall asleep at night.
Southern US Cities Seeing 'Shocking' Moth Declines
A study found a "strong pattern" of decline among moths across all life stages in rural and urban areas.
Solar Eclipse Warning Over 'Fatal' Accidents
There was a 31 percent spike in traffic fatalities in the three days surrounding the 2017 total solar eclipse in the U.S.
Alzheimer's Risk May Be Cut by 27% by Simple Diet Plan
A change of diet could help protect millions of Americans from inflammatory neurodegeneration, scientists suggest.
'Jurassic Park' Vindicated As Triceratops Shown To Have Lived in Herds
Research on the teeth of five fossilized triceratops showed they had the same migratory existence, implying they moved as a group at least some of the time.
Dementia Risk May Fall as Younger Generations Have Larger Brains
Over a 40 year period, brain surface area increased by nearly 15 percent on average.
Reused Deep-Frying Oil May Cause Neurodegeneration
The common restaurant practice has been shown to alter the production of essential brain chemicals in mice.
Scientists Reveal Why Women Are More Easily Addicted to Cigarettes
The discovery could help develop new strategies to help women quit smoking while determining who might be most susceptible to addiction.