• Landmark Research Reveals the Origins of Multiple Sclerosis

    Landmark Research Reveals the Origins of Multiple Sclerosis

    DNA from ancient humans is providing some vital clues about the emergence of multiple sclerosis and other devastating neurodegenerative conditions. In a series of new research papers out this week, scientists detail evidence that many genetic variants linked to MS first began to spread globally about 5,000 years ago, from populations living in Eastern Europe…


  • Rainbow-Colored Bird Escapes Zoo in Most Obvious Way Possible

    Rainbow-Colored Bird Escapes Zoo in Most Obvious Way Possible

    The U.K.’s Colchester Zoo is trying to bring home the least sneaky animal escapee possible: a rainbow lorikeet. The brightly colored bird made its daring getaway last weekend by simply hitching a ride onto a visitor as they were about to leave its enclosure. The rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) is a medium-sized species of parrot…