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.
Your Future Home: Housing trends and tips with Quicken Loans. On Between Bells: North Korea, Stormy Daniels, and #NationalMeatballDay. With Esquire and Scientific American.
The birds and the bees talk may need an upgrade soon. Scientists are working on ways to use blood and skin cells to replace sperm and eggs. So, will sex go by the wayside? Writer Karen Weintraub explains.
Lloyd Blankfein could be leaving Goldman Sachs by the end of the year. The Obamas reportedly in talks with Netflix. Costco gets into the doomsday prep business.
President Trump signs proclamations on aluminum and steel tariffs. Weight Watchers is rolling out meal kits. Toys 'R' Us is reportedly prepping to liquidate its U.S. Operations. Companies celebrate International Women's Day.
According to UN Environment, by 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in our oceans. That's why the Economist is hosting its 5th World Ocean Summit right now.
Brace yourselves, East Coast. Jon Porter, VP and head of AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions, says there's more winter weather on the horizon.
The White House is considering excepting Canada and Mexico from steel and aluminum tariffs. California lawmakers fight back as the Justice Department sues the state over sanctuary city rules. The SEC is requiring crypto exchanges to file with the agency.
A storm has been pounding the Northeast all day, and it is only going to get worse. This is the second winter storm to hit the region in less than a week.
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President Trump doubles down on tariffs, saying a trade war doesn't hurt us. Blackberry is suing Facebook. Amazon Prime's former Vice President is heading to Airbnb. Plus, we take a look at the business of marijuana on Cheddar's Cannabiz.
