Science

November 5, 2021

Sitting Bull’s Great-Grandson Is Identified With New DNA Testing Method

Our DNA determines our entire biological makeup, and it can tell us quite a lot about ourselves. For South Dakota native Ernie Lapointe, it only confirmed something he already knew. Thanks to a new advancement in methods of analyzing DNA, the Native American author was able to confirm his descendance from the famed Lakota chief Sitting Bull whose spiritual vision and leadership guided his people to victory against Lt. Col.

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September 26, 2021

Who Was Galileo? 6 Facts About the Incredible Life of This Scientific Genius

While you might have heard the name Galileo, do you know why he's so important? This Italian astronomer, physicist, mathematician, and engineer is much more than a lyric in Queen's “Bohemian Rhapsody.” He's one of the most important scientific minds in history and without him, it may have taken us much longer to learn about our universe and the world around us.

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September 17, 2021

The Inspiring Story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa: The First Hispanic Woman in Space

For decades, human spaceflight has been at the forefront of exploration outside the realm of Earth’s atmosphere. Many men and women have become trailblazers on this path in history, paving the road to the final frontier for future generations. One such person is Dr. Ellen Ochoa, who became the first Hispanic woman in space when she blasted off aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1993.

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September 8, 2021

Female Shark Has Rare “Virgin Birth” Without Any Mate for First Time Ever Recorded for This Species

There's a new baby shark to celebrate at an aquarium in Sardinia, an island which is part of the nation of Italy. The new arrival at the Cala Gonone Aquarium is named Ispera, meaning “hope.” A member of the smoothhound shark (Mustelus mustelus) species, this baby is the first known example of a “virgin birth” among the species—a phenomenon scientifically known as parthenogenesis.

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