The oldest love story in history is written into our genes. Despite disappearing around 40,000 years ago, Neanderthals continue to live on in the DNA of most modern humans. The persistence of these ancient genes indicates that our distant ancestors had a thing for stocky, big-nosed hominids, and new research has revealed exactly how these interspecies sexy times played … [Read more...] about We Now Know Exactly When Humans And Neanderthals Hooked Up
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If you see these hanging from your tree, you need to know what it means
Even though their name sounds harmless, Evergreen Bagworms can cause major problems. These creatures are not worms but rather a moth in its larval stage, and pose serious risks to both deciduous and evergreen trees – causing damage and even death if they are not removed. Scientifically known as Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, Evergreen Bagworms are named so because of the … [Read more...] about If you see these hanging from your tree, you need to know what it means
If you find a tick inside your home, here’s what you need to know
I like to think of myself as having love and understanding towards all creatures. Even spiders and snakes – fairly common phobias among humans – don’t freak me out to the point where I’ll actively take steps to avoid them. You could say that I have a high threshold where tolerance for creepy crawlies is concerned… just not with ticks. No, shameful as it is for me to … [Read more...] about If you find a tick inside your home, here’s what you need to know
FLiRT – All You Need To Know About The Latest COVID-19 Variants
Look at you, over there, batting your spike proteins at me. There’s a family of new COVID-19 variants in town, and at least one of them looks set to begin jostling for position at the top of the transmission stakes. They’ve been nicknamed the FLiRT variants, for reasons that will soon become clear. Here’s what we know about them so far. If you’re thinking it’s been a long … [Read more...] about FLiRT – All You Need To Know About The Latest COVID-19 Variants
How to Know if Your Eyes Are Damaged from the Eclipse
As millions of Americans marveled at the spectacle of the April 8 total solar eclipse, concerns linger over potential eye damage incurred inadvertently during the event. In response, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has issued a comprehensive guide outlining symptoms indicative of eclipse-related eye injury, emphasizing the importance of prompt recognition and … [Read more...] about How to Know if Your Eyes Are Damaged from the Eclipse