Genes Tied to Metabolism Increase Breast Cancer Risk: Beyond BRCA.
A recent study has uncovered 80 genes that may increase the risk of developing breast cancer, with 70 of these genes previously unknown to be associated with the disease. The study focused on 12...
Climate Change Takes Center Stage in State Election Ballots
Climate change is a major focus in this year's state elections. The outcomes of these elections will have a significant impact on climate policy across the country. In states like Washington, voters will decide...
Wooden Satellite to Space: World’s First in Mars Exploration Test
The world's first wooden satellite has successfully been launched into space by Japanese researchers. This groundbreaking achievement opens up possibilities for using renewable materials like wood in space exploration missions to the moon and...
Avian Architectural Culture: A Study of Bird Nests and their Significance
Culture plays a vital role in the way birds construct their nests, as suggested by a recent study conducted in the Kalahari Desert. White-browed Sparrow-Weavers in southern Africa were observed building communal nests and...
Prince William’s Conservation Efforts in South Africa: A Personal Connection to Environmental Conservation
Prince William is currently in South Africa, focusing on conservation efforts and the importance of protecting the environment for future generations. During his visit, he has been seen wearing a beaded bracelet with the...
Origins of Early Writing: Symbols on Mesopotamian Trade Seals
The world's oldest writing system may have originated from symbols used for trade on stone cylinder seals, a recent study suggests. These seals were used in Mesopotamia for exchanging farming produce and textiles, and...
Bringing Clean Energy to the Navajo Nation: Empowering Communities with Electricity
On Navajo Land in Arizona, Norma Toledo found a new home with the help of solar power. After sleeping in her car outside Walmart, she moved into an RV with electricity thanks to the...
Revealing the Truth Behind the 27 Club Myth and Superstitions in Music Industry
Zackary Dunivin, a sociologist at the University of California, Davis, was intrigued by the concept of the "27 Club" after watching a movie about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, who died at the age of 27....
Study Finds Unmarried Individuals at Higher Risk of Depression
A recent study suggests that unmarried individuals may be at a significantly higher risk of experiencing depression compared to those who are married. The research, conducted across seven countries and including data from over...
Cassius: World’s Largest Captive Crocodile, Possibly Over 120 Years Old
Cassius, the world's largest captive crocodile, passed away on Nov. 2 after spending 40 years in captivity at Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat in Australia. The news of his death was shared on Facebook by...