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The first analysis of the genome sequence of the duck-billed platypus has been published revealing clues about genome organization during the early evolution of mammals. “At first glance, the platypus appears as if it was the result of an evolutionary accident,” said Dr. Francis S. Collins, director of NIH’s National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). […]

An emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Wis., has studied the link between the virus Ad-36 and obesity.  The professor, Richard Atkinson,  researched chickens, mice and marmosets.  He found that these animals were fatter after becoming infected with a human adenovirus that usually causes colds, eye infections and diarrhea.  Tests […]

The Eastern or Moutain Bongo of Kenya is an extremenly rare antelope. Theses antelope are only found in one remote region of Keyna. Bongos are the largest and heaviest antelope and are recognizable by their stripes and spiraled horns. In the 1890’s, the disease rinderpest almost exterminated the species. They havea  bright reddish-brown color and have very […]

     
   
What or who is a superdelegate?
There are 800 superdelegates casting 795 votes (”Democrats Abroad” get 1/2 vote)  The news has prominently shown us Dan Abrams - he is a college age superdelegate. That could mean anyone can be a superdelegate .. right? Don’t be decieved.   
Superdelegates are senior Democratic National Party (DNC) officials that include (a) Democratic […]

Salamanders can regrow types of tissue to make limbs like completely growing a new tail.  A study published in the Nov 2. 2007 issue of the Journal of Science, discusses how a protein called nAG helps in the process of stem cells forming new limbs in red-spotted newts.  Studying red-spotted newts has helped us better […]

Facetious and abstemious are the only words that contain all the vowels in the correct order.
“Adcomsubordcomphibspac” is the longest acronym. It is a Navy term standing for Administrative […]

Want to see some crazy stuff? In some areas of the world, you can zoom in to an absurd level. Pretty close to being able to actually identify an individual.
Let’s take this scene for example… some people in Africa with their herd of camels and cows, gathered around a well. I mean come on… you […]

The origins of Valentine’s Day trace back to the ancient Roman celebration of Lupercalia. Held on February 15, Lupercalia honored the gods Lupercus and Faunus, as well as the legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus.
In addition to a bountiful feast, Lupercalia festivities are purported to have included the pairing of young women and men. […]

The First Secret:
Have a mind that is open to everything and attached to nothing.
The Second Secret:
Don’t die with your music still in you.
The Third Secret:
You can’t give away what you don’t have.
The Forth Secret:
Embrace silence.
The Fifth Secret:
Give up your personal history.
The Six Secret:
You can’t solve a problem with the same mind that created it.

Being a parent is a learning experience. It’s about learning to take care of someone who is unable to care for themselves. Above all, being a parent teaches you about yourself. Here are a few things you may not have known about your new baby.
Tears contain stress hormones, so we cry to release stress. No […]