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Women's Health: Understanding The Health Risks Of Using Sanitary Pads And Tampons
Women's Health: Here's an in-depth look into the health risks of sanitary products and what can be done to mitigate them.
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Parasite Manipulates Plant Cells to Attract Insects for Its Transmission
A bacterial parasite influences plant cell behaviour to attract insects and secure its transmission. Research reveals how the SAP54 protein manipulates plant defences, encouraging female insects to choose plants with male leafhoppers. This adaptation ensures the parasite’s life cycle continues by promoting reproduction and feeding in infected pla...
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Research Shows Twin Births Were Common in Ancient Primate Evolution
Research suggests that ancient primates, including early humans, typically gave birth to twins, a common trait in their evolutionary history. Over time, singletons became more prevalent due to the survival advantages of larger, more developed offspring. This shift is linked to the evolution of primates' larger brains and bodies, requiring more ener...
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Chinese Woman With 2 Reproductive Systems Becomes 'Mother' And 'Father'
Her remarkable story has sparked widespread fascination and discussion across Chinese social media platforms.
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Pregnant Great White Shark Killed in Queensland to Aid in Scientific Research
An 18-foot pregnant great white shark was killed on a Queensland drumline in August. This marks the largest white shark caught by the state’s Shark Control Program since its inception in 1962. While her death is a conservation setback, researchers are using samples from her body to study the species’ biology, reproductive patterns, and environm...
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Brazilian Flowers Employ Pollen Catapults to Dominate Pollination Battles
Flowers of Hypenia macrantha in Brazil have been observed using an intriguing strategy to boost their chances of successful pollination. These blooms, which feature both male and female reproductive organs, employ a pollen catapult mechanism. When hummingbirds visit during the flower's male phase, the plant releases a burst of pollen, knocking off ...
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How Donald Trump's Abortion Policy May Impact Women's Reproductive Rights Globally
In the aftermath of the US election, much focus has been on the consequences for abortion rights across the US, and whether this will affect state-led initiatives to roll back restrictive legislation.
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"Uterus Removal At 30": Japan Leader's Bizarre Proposal To Boost Birth Rate Sparks Backlash
The minister suggested banning women from marrying after 25 and undergoing forced hysterectomies at 30, as well as restricting women's access to university education from the age of 18.
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"Your Body, My Choice": Hate Speech Against Women Rises After Trump's Win
The phrase "your body, my choice" is a twisted reference to "my body, my choice," a slogan widely used by women advocating for reproductive rights.
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After Trump's Win, Americans Research "Move To" Canada, New Zealand, Australia
Many Americans are worried that Trump's presidency could drive a bigger wedge between Democrats and Republicans on issues such as race, gender, what and how children are taught, and reproductive rights.
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Here's How Tibetan Women's Adapts to Thin Air in Extreme High Altitudes
Tibetan women living on the Tibetan Plateau have developed extraordinary adaptations to thrive in extreme high altitudes. New research from Case Western Reserve University highlights unique physiological traits, including blood and heart characteristics that optimise oxygen delivery. These adaptations are linked to the EPAS1 gene, passed down from ...
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Human Evolution Unfolding Before Us In The High Altitudes Of Tibetan Plateau
A new study by Cynthia Beall of Case Western Reserve University reveals how Tibetan communities have evolved over 10,000 years to thrive in the low-oxygen environment of the Tibetan Plateau.
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Trump Calls Himself "Father Of IVF" At All-Women Town Hall
Donald Trump called himself the "father of IVF" at a town hall for women voters on Wednesday, as the Republican presidential candidate tries to convince the crucial voting bloc they can trust him on reproductive issues.
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From Vision To Immunity: The Crucial Functions Of Vitamin A In Your Body
The Vital Role Of Vitamin A: A guide to understanding how the nutrient works in our bodies and its many benefits.
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1.3 Lakh Lavender Plants Adorn "Starry Night" Themed Bosnian Park
A Vincent Van Gogh aficionado in Bosnia has turned a plot of land into a giant, living reproduction of the painter's masterpiece, "Starry Night", composed of thousands of plants.
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Women's Health: Understanding The Health Risks Of Using Sanitary Pads And Tampons
Women's Health: Here's an in-depth look into the health risks of sanitary products and what can be done to mitigate them.
-
Parasite Manipulates Plant Cells to Attract Insects for Its Transmission
A bacterial parasite influences plant cell behaviour to attract insects and secure its transmission. Research reveals how the SAP54 protein manipulates plant defences, encouraging female insects to choose plants with male leafhoppers. This adaptation ensures the parasite’s life cycle continues by promoting reproduction and feeding in infected pla...
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Research Shows Twin Births Were Common in Ancient Primate Evolution
Research suggests that ancient primates, including early humans, typically gave birth to twins, a common trait in their evolutionary history. Over time, singletons became more prevalent due to the survival advantages of larger, more developed offspring. This shift is linked to the evolution of primates' larger brains and bodies, requiring more ener...
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Chinese Woman With 2 Reproductive Systems Becomes 'Mother' And 'Father'
Her remarkable story has sparked widespread fascination and discussion across Chinese social media platforms.
-
Pregnant Great White Shark Killed in Queensland to Aid in Scientific Research
An 18-foot pregnant great white shark was killed on a Queensland drumline in August. This marks the largest white shark caught by the state’s Shark Control Program since its inception in 1962. While her death is a conservation setback, researchers are using samples from her body to study the species’ biology, reproductive patterns, and environm...
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Brazilian Flowers Employ Pollen Catapults to Dominate Pollination Battles
Flowers of Hypenia macrantha in Brazil have been observed using an intriguing strategy to boost their chances of successful pollination. These blooms, which feature both male and female reproductive organs, employ a pollen catapult mechanism. When hummingbirds visit during the flower's male phase, the plant releases a burst of pollen, knocking off ...
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How Donald Trump's Abortion Policy May Impact Women's Reproductive Rights Globally
In the aftermath of the US election, much focus has been on the consequences for abortion rights across the US, and whether this will affect state-led initiatives to roll back restrictive legislation.
-
"Uterus Removal At 30": Japan Leader's Bizarre Proposal To Boost Birth Rate Sparks Backlash
The minister suggested banning women from marrying after 25 and undergoing forced hysterectomies at 30, as well as restricting women's access to university education from the age of 18.
-
"Your Body, My Choice": Hate Speech Against Women Rises After Trump's Win
The phrase "your body, my choice" is a twisted reference to "my body, my choice," a slogan widely used by women advocating for reproductive rights.
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After Trump's Win, Americans Research "Move To" Canada, New Zealand, Australia
Many Americans are worried that Trump's presidency could drive a bigger wedge between Democrats and Republicans on issues such as race, gender, what and how children are taught, and reproductive rights.
-
Here's How Tibetan Women's Adapts to Thin Air in Extreme High Altitudes
Tibetan women living on the Tibetan Plateau have developed extraordinary adaptations to thrive in extreme high altitudes. New research from Case Western Reserve University highlights unique physiological traits, including blood and heart characteristics that optimise oxygen delivery. These adaptations are linked to the EPAS1 gene, passed down from ...
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Human Evolution Unfolding Before Us In The High Altitudes Of Tibetan Plateau
A new study by Cynthia Beall of Case Western Reserve University reveals how Tibetan communities have evolved over 10,000 years to thrive in the low-oxygen environment of the Tibetan Plateau.
-
Trump Calls Himself "Father Of IVF" At All-Women Town Hall
Donald Trump called himself the "father of IVF" at a town hall for women voters on Wednesday, as the Republican presidential candidate tries to convince the crucial voting bloc they can trust him on reproductive issues.
-
From Vision To Immunity: The Crucial Functions Of Vitamin A In Your Body
The Vital Role Of Vitamin A: A guide to understanding how the nutrient works in our bodies and its many benefits.
-
1.3 Lakh Lavender Plants Adorn "Starry Night" Themed Bosnian Park
A Vincent Van Gogh aficionado in Bosnia has turned a plot of land into a giant, living reproduction of the painter's masterpiece, "Starry Night", composed of thousands of plants.
