Marrying your cousin has long been considered taboo, but new research says that procreating with your cousins may not be as risky as previously thought. Popular Science's Eleanor Cummins breaks down the findings.
Eleanor Cummins, Editorial Assistant at Popular Science, breaks down the findings. Columbia University data scientist Yaniv Erlich studied a family tree of 13 million people to see how marrying various relatives impacts the risk of genetic birth defects. He found that one set of first cousins having children doesn't necessarily pose a high risk of having children with birth defects, but if the trend continues beyond one generation, then the risk increases exponentially.
Eisenhower’s interstate system was the biggest infrastructure project of its time. What justified the cost was its potential to connect all corners of America, but the unforeseen impacts of the highway system seemed to do the opposite of the intention.
Dr. Anne Zink, chief medical officer for the state of Alaska, spoke to Cheddar about Alaska's remarkable task of getting COVID vaccines to a widespread populace even as the state opens up eligibility to nearly everyone.
Jennifer Keesson, IKEA's U.S. sustainability manager, spoke to Cheddar about the retailer's ultimate goal of being climate positive by the start of the next decade.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy says Alaska has become the first state to drop eligibility requirements and allow anyone 16 or older who lives or works in the state to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
Fragments of a rare meteorite have been discovered in an English village. The discovery comes after residents were urged to check their gardens and neighborhoods after a meteor was seen shooting through the night sky last month.
Jeff King, senior director of global sustainability and social impact for Hersey's, talked to Cheddar about the candy giant's science-based plans to reduce its carbon footprint to tackle climate change.
Scientists have discovered that some Japanese sea slugs can grow whole new bodies if their heads are cut off.
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing.
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Lately, supermarkets are switching to a new type of line, and that line is much longer. However, according to queueing experts, that might not be a bad thing.
