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CRISPR Gene Editing Study Demonstrates How Hox Genes Impact Appearance
Lots of scientists know of the “McGinnis experiment”, which William McGinnis undertook in 1990 to examine how high-level control genes, known as Hox genes, determine our physical characteristics. He investigated whether proteins encoded by the human or mouse Hox gene...
Is Living on Mars a Future Possibility?
Scientists have long been exploring the possibility of life on other planets and the ability of humans to live there one day too. There may come a time when earth is uninhabitable in many ways and having a backup planet to go to would be beneficial. In particular,...
Seismic Activity Detected on Mars
We've been studying Mars for decades, first through telescopes from Earth and then through data sent back by a series of rovers. As our closest galactic neighbor, the red planet could hold secrets to the formation of our little blue dot. Until the InSight lander...
Dinosaurs – Keeping Them Alive Today
History is an important part of life. There is the history of the universe and the planet, the history of the human race, the history of all other living things, and each individuals history. Each of these is equally important and should be given proper respect. It is...
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Modern surgery began with saws and iron hands – how amputation transformed the body in the Renaissance
The human body today has many replaceable parts, ranging from artificial hearts to myoelectric feet. What makes this possible is not just complicated technology and delicate surgical procedures. It’s also an idea — that humans can and should alter patients’ bodies in...
How did I get my own unique set of fingerprints?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected] do we get the fingerprints we have? – Oscar V., age 8, Somerville, MassachusettsFingerprints are those little...
Winter solstice 2025 marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere today
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Today marks the shortest day and longest night of the year as the sun reaches its lowest point in the Northern Hemisphere sky. | Credit: R.Tsubin via Getty ImagesThe...