Watch human embryo development on interactive map

Watch human embryo development on interactive map

Researchers have used historical data of human embryos to create a three-dimensional, interactive database that provides valuable insights into early human development. Due to modern limits on studying human embryos, current textbooks are usually based on old articles and information, often published more than 100 years ago. Independently verifying the historical information can be challenging. Here, Bernadette de Bakker analysed nearly 15,000 samples from the Carnegie Collection of human embryonic specimens, creating a three-dimensional digital atlas and database spanning the first two months of human development.The team identified and labelled about 150 organs and structures, establishing changes in the position of organs and clarifying current ambiguities. Using this new model, they identified consistent differences between human embryo development and that of mouse and chicken embryos, which are often used as models to study mammalian embryo development. Nov 25, 2016
Barack Obamas touching tribute to Ellen DeGeneres at Medal of Freedom ceremony

Barack Obamas touching tribute to Ellen DeGeneres at Medal of Freedom ceremony

The President of the United States, Barack Obama, gave immense praise to TV host Ellen DeGeneres at the Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony on 22 November. The current president in his last medal ceremony praised DeGeneres for her courage and strength when coming out 20 years ago, as well as her ability to unite the nation. DeGeneres and others received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nations highest civilian honour. Nov 23, 2016
Does price matter when it comes to champagne? IBTimes investigates

Does price matter when it comes to champagne? IBTimes investigates

After a Which? survey voted Aldis £9.99 Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut better than Laurent-Perrier Brut (£38), Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Ponsardin (£35) and Moët and Chandon’s Brut Imperial Champagne (£32.50) IBTimes did a taste test to find out whether price really matters... Nov 22, 2016