When senseless tragedy strikes, whether it is a natural disaster or an event caused by mankind, it is instinct to search for reasons as to how it happened. Humans feel compelled to understand the processes that lead to these events so that preventative measures can be developed and lives can be saved. Researchers are asking [...]
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The Kardashian family has recently made headlines again, as someone from Kourtney’s past claims paternity of her three-year-old son Mason. Kourtney Kardashian has been in a relationship with model, reality star and businessman Scott Disick since 2006 who contends that he fathered the child. The couple also has an infant daughter together. Model Suggests Tryst [...]
Michelle Knight, age 32, had been missing since 2002. Amanda Berry had been missing since 2003. A third woman, Gina DeJesus was abducted in 2004 at the tender age of 14, while walking home from school. All three women are victims of a sadistic serial abductor who were found alive nearly 10 years later. Recent [...]
A 39-year-old woman was gang raped by four men while camping with her husband in the India Datia district forest. The couple had been on a cycling tour, which had started on February third. The husband was beaten, robbed and tied to a tree. Six men were involved, but two overpowered the husband, while the [...]
When most people think of DNA testing, episodes of Maury come to mind. Their focus is all about people, and DNA testing often focuses on human genes. However, this isn’t always the case. For example, scientists have been working a new genetic test that would be able to test ingredients in food. For most people, [...]
Michael Jackson’s family anticipates going to court again in the near future. This time, the battle entails suing the AEG concert company for $40 million. The family claims the company contributed to the singer’s death by working him too hard in preparation for his “This Is It” tour. The company also reportedly hired Dr. Conrad [...]
The metropolis of Chicago and countless fans around the world mourn the recent passing of journalist, screenwriter and most notable film critic, Roger Ebert. Ebert’s wife Chaz, has stated cancer rapidly plagued his body. Ebert’s personal views on creation and God influenced many to call him an atheist, which he often denied. However, he has [...]
While electronics engineers continually amaze consumers with technology that boasts more functions and greater memory capacity, researchers recently discovered a secret in nature that may revolutionize data storage. Using this natural wonder in space barely visible, scientists successfully stored the amount of information commonly held by approximately one million CDs. The wonderment capable of handling [...]
The American Association of Blood Banks reports that laboratories perform over 300,000 paternity tests annually. This equates to laboratories receiving over 900,000 samples every year. The simplicity and relatively low cost of undergoing the tests account for the ever-increasing numbers of DNA tests performed. Reasons for Paternity Testing One of the most common reasons that [...]