6 amazing details about genes that will blow your mind
When most people hear of genes and DNA, their mind thinks of the family court in paternity cases. Some will think about the DNA fingerprinting technology commonly used in crime scenes in the movies. Nonetheless, you might already know what…
4 classic books that offer timeless lessons
Many students might find it puzzling that they have to read classic books from decades to centuries ago while in high school. It’s essential to read the works of Shakespeare, George Orwell, and many other great writers as these literature…
Mexico ambush: Boy, 13, walked 23km for help after gun attack
From BBC A 13-year-old survivor of the attack by suspected Mexican drug cartel gunmen on a convoy of US Mormons hid six siblings in bushes before walking 23km (14 miles) to get help, his family said. Eight children survived Monday’s…
Thomas Cook customers to fly home after firm collapses
From BBC The first flights bringing Thomas Cook holidaymakers home to the UK have landed amid some reports of disruption. The government has said it will run a “shadow airline” for two weeks to repatriate the 155,000 UK tourists affected…
Everything you need to know about pregnancy and drugs
From Ocean Breeze Recovery MOTHER-FETUS CONNECTION The profound connection between mother and fetus is deeper than most think. While mother and child don’t share blood, the placenta provides a connection between the two, allowing for the exchange of nutrients, wastes,…
OECS honours longstanding seasonal agricultural workers
32 workers recognised for 15+ years of service at ECLS event Friday, July 19, 2019 — Leamington, Ontario, Canada: Longstanding farm workers with the Canada Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) were honoured for their years of dedicated service at the inaugural Eastern…
Orphaned bear cub
Here are some cute photos of a orphaned bear cub that a mountain village in Bosnia took in By Daria Sito-Sucic, Reuters From business Insider A two-month-old female bear cub wandered into a mountain village in Bosnia. Initially, locals feared…
Battle of Winterfell
Every Game of Thrones Character Who Died in the Battle of Winterfell By Kathryn Van Arendunk From Vulture The night was long and full of terrors, and death finally came to Winterfell. But depending on the quality of your TV, you may…
Martin: How do you celebrate your mother?
By Melissa Martin Sunday, May 12, 2019. Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers. An annual occasion to revere moms. History of Mother’s Day After her mother died in 1905, Miss Anna Jarvis wished to memorialize her mom’s life and campaigned…
The first-ever jaguar cub born by artificial insemination was likely eaten by its mother 2 days later
By Molly Thomson From Business Insider A jaguar, Bianca, was artificially inseminated and was the first of the species to successfully give birth to a cub this way. Two days later, the cub disappeared — and was likely eaten by…
