5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (759+ words) Most people are diploid. That is, we have two sets of chromosomes " one set from each parent. But that's not always the case for other species, especially plants. "Strawberries, for example, have eight sets of chromosomes," says Yves Van de…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (756+ words) The World Health Organization declared a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to be a "public health emergency of international concern" on Sunday. However WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stressed in a statement it "does…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (517+ words) A brilliant mind, quick-witted, critical, and wise. A magnificent heart overflowing with love. An open, wide, and captivating smile. A vibrant, positive, and venerable aura. That was Clara Ang'lica Porto Caskey. The month was January, the year was 2008, the city…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (998+ words) If you want to stack the odds in favor of living a long life, you've likely already heard the advice to eat well and exercise, over and over again. So, here's a new idea: Ignite your creative expression and participate…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1185+ words) Public health authorities around the world are working to contain a hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship in early April and has already claimed three lives. Despite a stream of alarmist headlines, the World Health Organization is emphasizing…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (655+ words) Economist Michael Swanson offers a tip for this Mother's Day: "If you really want to show mom that love and TLC, you can whip up a pretty nice buffet at home for a lot less money" than going out for…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (784+ words) What's the best Mother's Day gift you've ever received? We asked Life Kit's audience this question to inspire those of you who aren't quite sure what to get the moms in your life for Mother's Day on May 10. Many readers…...

1+ mon, 19+ hour ago  (626+ words) Imagine a robot that could do your laundry, make your bed, cook your dinner, or stock the dairy section at your local grocery store. Humans have long been able to teach robots how to do individual tasks, but instructing them…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (805+ words) Combatting bacterial and viral infections is getting tougher because of their growing resistance to drugs. Antibiotic drugs can no longer be counted on to conquer nasty bacteria. Antivirals don't always overpower the viruses. This is a huge problem but it…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1259+ words) Chad Bernhard knows the pain of shingles firsthand. The New York City-based audio instructor was in his mid-30s when he noticed a rash on the left side of his body and around part of his chest and his back. It itched,…...