New research has uncovered four genes that govern some of the variation in the human nose. Credit: David Sacks/getty images Illuminate life & technology through the lens of science. Ski-jump, hooked, ...

Despite the fact that it's vital to a person's very survival, it's not unheard of for the nose to be a source of dissatisfaction or even frustration. For some folks, their level of dismay at the way ...

Bodies come in different shapes and sizes, influenced by a person’s frame and composition. Different body types include triangle, rectangle, hourglass, ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph. Different ...

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Humans inherited genetic material from Neanderthals that affects the shape of our noses, finds a new study. Humans inherited genetic material from Neanderthals that affects the shape of our noses, ...

What do climates and cultural beauty standards have in common? Both influenced human nose evolution. Climate changes conjure up significant scientific concerns for many people—but how many of us would ...