“Most women don’t have any idea the degree to which we have been discriminated against when it comes to research.” By Alexandra Pattillo – In the 1970s, women of childbearing age were banned from taking part in first-stage clinical trials. The idea, it …
The RNA World Hypothesis is controversial — but a new study suggests it is not impossible. By Sarah Sloat – In 1969, a 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite fell to Earth. It showered a rural Australian town with chunks of smelly, black rocks and — more consequentially, overjoyed …
Sugar, ah honey honey. By Sze-Yen Tan, The Conversation – In nutrition, sugar refers to simple carbohydrates consisting of one or two basic carbohydrate units such as glucose, fructose, and galactose. Consumers often use “sugar” to describe simple carbohydrates that taste sweet, but …
Updated: 5:41 PM MST Nov 18, 2019 By Marissa Armas – Reporter ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Native American shield that was stolen decades ago is finally returning to the Pueblo of Acoma, just west of Albuquerque. The centuries-old Acoma Shield was stolen and …
Property rights get messy when DNA is involved. By Sarah Kearns – Scattered around your house or apartment, lightly coating the surface of your coffee table and lurking in the nooks and crannies of each room, are millions of your skin and hair …
Women think they have to fight to be at a comfortable temperature. It may be a losing battle. By Sarah Sloat – Office ‘thermostat wars’ are framed as a battle of the sexes, with men preferring cooler temperatures and women preferring warmer climes. …
Strained family relationships could literally be making you sick. By Alexandra Pattillo – The family you are raised in may have a more lasting impact on your health than the family you choose, according to a new study. Strained family bonds led to …
FitBit data is shining a light on just how much we lose when we don’t get enough shut-eye. By Emma Betuel – Even if you think you get enough sleep each night, your fitness tracker may be telling a very different story. In …
Report claims 400,000 insect species face extinction amid heavy use of pesticides. Damian Carrington Environment editor @dpcarrington – The study also indicates that insects, including bees, are vanishing due to damage to nature. Photograph: Rodrigo Garrido/Reuters. The “unnoticed insect apocalypse” should set alarm …
While gaining traction as a symbol of México City, these curious amphibians offer hope for healing the human body, but face near extinction in the wild. By Megan Frye – Frankie was missing half his face. A fungal infection had come over the …
