Midwinter Antarctica 50°F Above Average

Temperatures for the entire month of July in Antarctica were 50°F above average, but it also experienced days when temperatures spiked up to 82°F above average. Yes, Antarctica is the world’s deep…

The Role of Ancient DNA in Modern Traits

Ancient human retrovirus DNA could be one of the markers of susceptibility to mental illness—specifically schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, a new study suggests. By Marjorie Hecht Ancient human retrovirus…