Articles by

Javier Barbuzano

Some planets might home brew their own water

Some planets might produce their own water instead of relying on outside sources. In laboratory experiments, researchers...

A 104-centimeter-long hair could rewrite recordkeeping in Inca society

The knotted, intricately braided string was like no other anthropologist Sabine Hyland had ever seen. Called a...

Potatoes have their roots in ancient tomatoes

The potato came from a surprising mashup. Spuds are a basic, delicious food for millions worldwide, yet...

A 43,000-year-old Neandertal fingerprint has been found in Spain

In a rugged landscape in central Spain, archaeologists have discovered a unique granite cobblestone marked with a...

A bacteria-based Band-Aid helps plants heal their wounds

Got a plant with a boo-boo? Try a plant Band-Aid. A pure form of cellulose produced by...

Exploiting a genetic quirk in potatoes may cut fertilizer needs

Potatoes are the third-most consumed food worldwide and a delicious snack. But modern farm potatoes require large...