When most people think of DNA, they picture a long, twisty ladder of genetic code, quietly tucked away in every cell of their body. Maybe you remember a few things from high school biology — something about inheritance, chromosomes, and Watson and Crick. But your DNA holds far more secrets than you probably realize. In … Read more
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, genetic testing has emerged as a pivotal tool in personalizing medical care. With the ability to analyze DNA and uncover genetic predispositions, genetic testing empowers individuals to make informed health decisions. Understanding the role of genetics in personalized healthcare not only helps in managing existing conditions but also in … Read more
Unusual dry conditions and seasonal windows of Hurricane force are fueling numerous fast and devastating movements in Los Angeles County. Gusts that reached over 145 kilometers per hour (90 miles per hour) quickly led the blaze to urban areas, forcing more than 100,000 people to evacuate from their homes and kill at least two people … Read more
Australian kangaroo species attempt 40,000 years ago may have had less about dietary pressures caused by climate and more with human hunters. Dental analysis of ancient kangaroos find that they were not such eating that once thought, researchers report on January 10 Science. Instead, when it comes to climate -related changes in food availability, animals … Read more
It is official: 2024 was really hotter in record. It was also the first year in recorded history that the average land temperature was higher than 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. Scientists described those gloomy milestones in a report issued on January 10 by the European Union climate change service. Numerous other global recordings … Read more
Fire -joinedDenver Museum of Nature and ScienceAvailable wherever you get your podcast -et For hundreds of millions of years, wild fires were directed only by weather, vegetation and terrain. But in the last century in the United States, people have also sought to suppress those useful fires that would otherwise cleanse the dead vegetation, which … Read more
On a remote island in the Canadian Arctic, researchers have discovered the remains of an ancient glacier that could be over a million years old. The discovery presents what may be the oldest glacier ice ever found buried in Permafrost – the ground that has been frozen for at least 2 years straight – in … Read more
A wicked blustery convergence and prolonged drought has caused destruction in southern California, as fires in Los Angeles have killed at least 28 people and destroyed more than 16,000 structures. According to a new analysis of the world’s weather attributes, this severe number was partially caused by the burning of human fossil fuel. Hot, dry … Read more
If your city is getting stricter, climate change can be partly to blame. In an analysis of 16 cities around the world, those who saw the largest temperature rise over the years also had more complaints about mouse over time, researchers report January 31 The advances of science. Increased urbanization was also associated with more … Read more
When the land was greenRiley BlackSt. Martin’s press, $ 29 Imagine being a paleontologist who explores Utah’s Jurassic Rocks. Imagine discovering the bones of a 20-meter herbaceous dinosaur, 20-tone. Then consider: how can any beast become such great? The response, according to science writer and paleontologist Riley Black, stands in plants. Black recounts the story … Read more