New research suggests that microplastics are inhibiting the ability of yours bones to properly grow and regenerate.

A view of the Neanderthal trackway discovered at Monte Clérigo beach in Portugal, with two study authors. Image credits: Carlos Neto de Carvalho. The footprint is ghostly but unmistakable: the shallow ...

Children’s supplements claim to support immunity, growth, or overall wellbeing. But what does the science say?

A personal reflection recalls Jane Goodall’s quiet pragmatism, her deep bond with Gombe’s chimps and the scientific legacy of her skeletal collection.

Join our Whatsapp channel OCTOBER 7 marks two years since a daring Hamas raid, which sparked Israel’s most brutal campaign against Palestinians in recent memory. Over the past couple of years, any ...

Animal bones are full of collagen, calcium, and minerals—and are even more nutritious than meat. We asked food scientists how to make them part of your diet.

Teeth and bones are both hard, white and heavy with calcium, but that doesn't make them one and the same. From the way they look to how they heal, teeth are quite different from the body's bones. Top ...

More men are now living long enough to develop osteoporosis. But few are aware of the risk, and fewer still are screened and treated.

A million-year-old skull from China, Yunxian 2, reshapes our understanding of human origins and ancient human relatives.

So we need to help young people build good quality relationships in real life. One of the keys to building good relationships is making time for them. This includes prioritizing in-person activities ...

Babies are born with one full set of 20 baby (or primary) teeth in their gums. Their second set of 32 adult (or permanent) teeth begin to grow after birth, starting with the central incisors (the ...