China gene-edited baby experiment 'may have created unintended mutations'

He Jiankui’s original research, published for the first time, could have failed, scientists say
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China Uses DNA to Map Faces, With Help From the West

Beijing’s pursuit of control over a Muslim ethnic group pushes the rules of science and raises questions about consent.
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Infrared images reveal hidden tattoos on Egyptian mummies

Infrared images show a range of markings on seven female mummies, raising questions about ancient Egyptian tattoo traditions.
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Study reveals music's universal patterns across societies worldwide

From love songs to dance tunes to lullabies, music made in disparate cultures wo...
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How a Meteorite Ruined an Alabama Woman's Afternoon 65 Years Ago

Sixty-five years ago, a few days after Thanksgiving, Ann Hodges was snuggled up on the sofa in her Alabama home when a 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite crashed through the ceiling and struck the left side of her body. Not the best interruption to the holiday season.
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Emus once roamed Tasmania, so what happened to them?

The island state was once home to the flightless bird but it was almost extinct within 25 years of European settlement.
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Taiwan is making democracy work again. It's time we paid attention

Social media has opened up vast social divisions and brought democracy to its knees. In Taiwan, the people are fighting back
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