From Neanderthal to the Nobel Prize: A Paleogenetic Story

Each year five Nobel prizes are awarded in physiology/medicine, chemistry, physics, literature, and peace to “those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to society”. Winners of the Nobel prize in medicine or physiology have transformed how…

The Science of the Four-leaf Clover

The shamrock is one of the classic symbols of St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrocks, or clover, are generally found with three symmetrical leaves. However, the luckiest among us will occasionally stumble upon an exceedingly rare four-leaf clover. In fact, it’s estimated…