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Solo reproduction gets stranger in the insect world. Among certain wasp species, fertilized eggs develop into female offspring with the regular number of chromosomes. Unfertilized ones develop into males with only half. But if the female wasp is infected with the Wolbachia bacteria, a different kind of immaculate conception results. Instead of splitting to yield eggs with half the normal number of chromosomes, these wasp eggs forgo division and keep their normal chromosomal number. Read More...
Profession: Soldier and Conscientious Objector
Biography: Desmond Doss was a United States Army corporal who served as a combat medic during World War II. He earned the Bronze Star twice for his actions in Guam and the Philippines, then at the Battle of Okinawa saved 75 men. His actions at Okinawa made him the only conscientious objector ever to receive the Medal of Honor.
Doss was a Seventh-day Adventist and because of these beliefs refused to kill or even carry a weapon. Read More...
Updated: February 11, 2019 11:12 AM [ET] | Originally published: February 11, 2019 10:21 AM EST;
Most stars thank the Recording Academy during a Grammys acceptance speech. But Dua Lipa, who won for Best New Artist, used her moment to throw shade instead.
At the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, the “New Rules” singer responded to Recording Academy President and CEO Neil Portnow’s message about how female artists needed to “step up. Read More...
