Ancient Viruses Hide Inside Us

Our DNA includes the DNA of probably defunct viruses. Viruses operate by making host cells create more of the virus’ Continue reading →

Good Bumblebee News

Evolution may be saving some of the bumblebees. Isolated ecosystems are housing bumblebees that seem to be developing a resistance Continue reading →

Gene Drives

Gene drives are an acceleration of mutation and evolution. Alter the genes in a few specimens that give them a Continue reading →

Majority Expect The End Is Near

Since World War II there has been a real fear of some version of global annihilation. First there was Mutually Continue reading →

American Rubella Eradicated

Congratulations. Thanks to vaccinations and a concerted effort, Rubella has officially been eradicated in North and South America. At one Continue reading →

Kids Live Longer

Lifespans are increasing. We like to see the age at death number moving higher, and it is rising at a Continue reading →

Each Regions Fears Different Things

Poll the world and find that we fear different things. Africans fear disease. The Middle Easterners fear hatred. Asians fear Continue reading →

Antibiotic Failures Expand

Sad to say, we humans can find great solutions and then negate their value by using them improperly. (Oh dear Continue reading →