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A water bottle. Pizza crust. Chewing gum. How discarded DNA is used to find murder suspects
The Independent via Yahoo Canada News· 1 week agoIt’s an increasingly important tool in solving cold murder cases: DNA. But suspects aren’t offering...
Researchers have found a ‘clear genetic trigger for obesity’ that applies to some people
CNN via Yahoo Canada News· 2 weeks agoObesity isn’t just a matter of food and exercise — it may be in your genetic code, according to new...
I surveyed 17 million insects flying through a Pyrenean mountain pass – here’s what I learned about...
The Conversation via Yahoo Canada News· 4 weeks agoResearchers have been estimating the vast numbers of insects, including many pollinators, migrating...
Should the SAT still matter after all these years? Why some colleges are bringing it back
CNN Business via Yahoo Finance Canada· 3 months agoGenerations of American teens have taken the SAT, a blood-pressure-raising multi-hour exam they are...
Ted Baker to Shut 15 Stores in U.K., Cut 245 Jobs
WWD via Yahoo Finance Canada· 3 months agoAdministrators Teneo made the decision to shut loss-making stores and lay off staff after Ted Baker’s U.K. division was placed into administration last...
Ocean heat, sea level rise and glacier loss: WMO report reveals how 2023 smashed climate records
Euronews via Yahoo Canada News· 4 months agoWe already know that 2023 was the hottest year on record by a significant margin. But a new report...
Why do women go through menopause? Scientists find fascinating clues in a study of whales.
USA TODAY via Yahoo Canada News· 4 months agoThe existence of menopause in humans has long been a biological conundrum, but scientists are getting a better understanding from a surprising source: whales. Findings of a new study suggest ...
Government pledges to ‘stand with’ companies investing in new gas power
PA Media: Money via Yahoo Finance Canada· 4 months agoThe Government will “stand with” electricity generators as they invest in building more gas-fired...
Genetic test that predicts type 1 diabetes risk on sale in the UK
PA Media: Science via Yahoo Canada News· 4 months agoA £69 at-home test that predicts who is at risk of developing type 1 diabetes is now on sale in the...
The English city defying the house price slump
The Telegraph via Yahoo Canada News· 6 months ago'Bristol is a more manageable version of London', says Emilie Heinonen - Supplied Many estate agents were happy to see the back of 2023 as sales slumped...