NATURAL SCIENCE

Culture 5 days ago

Conference cancels panel on biological sex in human skeletons over transphobia fears: Commits a 'cardinal sin'

American Anthropological Association and The Canadian Anthropology Society canceled an event on the importance of studying biological sex so as not to offend the transgender community.

Gilgo Beach Murders September 27

Gilgo Beach suspect's cheek swab DNA matches pizza box sample: prosecutor

Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann's DNA sample is "consistent" with a specimen police seized from a pizza box outside his Manhattan office, prosecutors say.

Culture September 27

Neil deGrasse Tyson explodes during debate about trans women competing in women sports

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson defended the notion that biological males should be competing on female sports team despite criticism that it was impacting opportunities.

DIABETES September 23

Type 2 diabetes a much greater risk for 'night owls' than for early birds, a 'startling' new study finds

A new study revealed that night owls are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to early birds. Dr. Joe Whittington, an emergency medicine doctor, discussed the findings.

LIFESTYLE September 20

Pink diamonds may have come from a supercontinent's breakup, researcher from Western Australia speculates

A scientist in Australia says his team of researchers has determined why a plethora of pink diamonds were found in remote Western Australia. Their findings were shared in a release this week.

This Day in History September 18

On this day in history, September 18, 1870, Old Faithful geyser in Wyoming is documented and named

The geyser Old Faithful was named on this day in history, Sept. 18, 1870, after an explorer noticed the eruptions were quite "faithful." It remains a popular tourist attraction.

TRAVEL September 17

Exclusive glimpse of Antarctica: 'Expect the unexpected when cruising' this harsh, cold and beautiful place

Antarctica is regularly recognized as one of the coldest travel destinations in the world. Check out the magnificent life there with an exclusive glimpse at it by an intrepid cruise traveler.

US September 12

Alaska bear caught terrorizing moose and calf in 'intense' footage: video

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game shared rare predator-prey footage showing a moose being terrorized by a bear, while its calf was pursued by a wolf earlier this summer.

Florida September 10

Sinkhole, 50 feet wide, forms in same Florida area as 75-foot sinkhole months earlier

A second large sinkhole has opened in Florida where construction is apparently taking place. It did not pose a threat to the county roadway or homes.

HEALTH September 5

New AI-generated COVID drug enters Phase I clinical trials: ‘Effective against all variants’

Insilico Medicine recently announced that its new AI-designed drug for COVID-19 has entered Phase I clinical trials. If approved, it would become an alternative to the current antiviral medications.