To understand how our genetic makeup influences reproduction, we need to look at many factors. Recent times have seen changes like earlier teenage periods and having babies later in life. As these changes happen, genes might play a bigger role. But it's tricky because social and economic factors can
Ever wondered what helps pig sperm swim and look their best? A hormone called GnRH-II and its receptor, GnRHR-II, might hold the key. These guys are super abundant in a pig's testes, hinting they play a big role. Scientists found that GnRHR-II is way more common in the testes than other reproductive
Two dynamic women, Izzy Abidi and Aliaa Zaky, have launched the Freshly Ground Stories Award at the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia. This is a special prize that offers a year-long support package worth approximately $5, 000 for business and legal affairs to independent filmmakers. The goal is
The NFL isn't backing away from its partnership with rapper Jay-Z, despite recent rape allegations. Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed this at the league's winter meetings, saying, "We're aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z's response. The litigation is ongoing, but our relationship remains t
The Democratic Party is facing a tough time. Many people are not happy with the party's future. A survey by Pew Research showed that Republicans are more hopeful about their party's future than Democrats. Ken Martin, a key Democrat, admitted that people now think Republicans care more about the work
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, had a fall during the Senate Republican lunch on Tuesday. The cause and severity of the fall are still unknown. Two medical responders briefly visited his office but have since left. Newly elected Senate Republican Leader John Thune, who will take over f
A groundbreaking development has been made in the realm of string field theory. Scientists have finally filled in the missing pieces of Witten's cubic string field theory, specifically the off-shell factor in the 4-tachyon amplitude. This breakthrough was accomplished using the Moyal star formulatio
Beloved LA radio host Robin Ayers, known for her show "The RA Report with Robin Ayers, " passed away at 44 years old after a battle with cancer. Ayers was a well-loved personality at KBLA Talk 1580, where she discussed entertainment and pop culture daily. She had been fighting leiomyosarcoma, a rare
In the heart of Marrakech, the International Film Festival rolled out its glamorous red carpet. But the screening of "Cabo Negro, " a film by Abdellah Taia about gay young men, stirred controversy. Taia’s goal was to show the reality of gay Moroccans on screen. While the festival often highlights in
Jharrel Jerome isn't your typical actor. He didn't meet Anthony Robles, the wrestler he plays in the new film "Unstoppable, " over coffee or dinner. Instead, they hit the gym together. Jerome, not a gym rat, felt the pressure immediately. Robles is no ordinary wrestler either. Born with one leg, he'
