New research shows it’s possible to edit the DNA of human embryos with more precision. But scientists warn it’s still not ...

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), has found strong evidence that a plant's ability to reproduce on its own—through ...

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A new Mississippi law authorizes the state's top law enforcement agency to compile a list of immigrants illegally living in ...

Bill Maher recently fired shots at the Presidential Center opened by Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, in Chicago. The grand opening of the center took place on June 18. It was attended by ...

Area 51 is back in the spotlight after a swarm of earthquakes near the Nevada military base. But the real story of Area 51 is ...

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