Just Plain WEIRD #2
Scientists have created stem cells that are genetically identical except for their sex chromosomes, paving the way for a powerful platform for studying sex differences in biology and medicine. Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2022 Dec 222 – Scientists in Israel have for the …
Reindeer have adapted to the dim, blue light of the Arctic winter. Alice/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA – Author By Daniel Merino, Associate Science Editor & Co-Host of The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation – Interviewed Glen Jeffery, Professor of Neuroscience, UCL – Published: …
Sam Bankman-Fried, once considered a star in the freewheeling world of cryptocurrency, has been charged with conspiracy, fraud and money laundering. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images – – By Amy Froide, Professor of History, University of Maryland, Baltimore County – Published: 2022 Dec …
Your zodiac sign – like Sagittarius, the archer – might be in the stars, but your future isn’t. Scaliger/iStock via Getty Images Plus – By Talia Dan-Cohen, Associate Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis and by …
Several types of probiotic bacteria may reduce signs of bad breath, according to a new meta-study. Depositphotos – By Rich Haridy 2022 Dec 21 – A newly published meta-analysis, encompassing seven studies and nearly 300 subjects, has found certain types of bacteria found in …
Stonehenge has long been the site of some of the most famous solstice celebrations. Chris Gorman/Getty Images News – By Molly Jackson, Religion and Ethics Editor – Interviewed Pardis Mahdavi, Provost and Executive Vice President, The University of Montana Rosalyn R. LaPier, Professor …
‘How had we ever fallen prey to this Ponzi scheme of Christmas delight? And yet, I was just as urgent to recruit her to the ruse. “It’s very important”, I whispered, “that you don’t tell your brother.”’ Photograph: Alamy – By Conal Hanna …
Treat Kitty to a new box or pet-safe treat, but not scraps from holiday meals. Cyndi Monaghan/Moment via Getty Images – By Leticia Fanucchi, Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University Published: 2022 Dec 16 – During the holidays, it’s …
Beverly Roberts and Mary Alston sought to trap the cats so they could be neutered. The women were arrested in June, accused of feeding feral cats near the Wetumpka, Alabama, courthouse. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images – By Gloria Oladipo @gaoladipo Last modified on …
Killing of officer in Chilean town of Antofagasta set in motion events that led to pair’s death in shootout with Bolivian soldiers. The Wild Bunch gang of American outlaws pictured in 1901. Butch Cassidy is seated on the right and Sundance seated on …
