What can an extra finger do?

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6/16/19 The National Weather Service has launched its new U.S. forecasting model The United States has finally unveiled its new, highly touted weather prediction model, but some scientists worry that it’s not ready for prime time. Read More Genealogy companies could struggle to keep clients’ data from police Police probably won’t stop searching DNA family trees to find crime suspects. New restrictions on database searches could spur more fights over privacy. Read More These knotted cords may hide the first evidence that the Incas collected taxes Some knotted string devices point to crop levies imposed by the Incan empire, researchers say. But other khipus continue to evade description. Read More The U.S. is still using many pesticides that are banned in other countries  In 2016, the United States used millions of kilograms of pesticides that are banned or being phased out in the European Union, Brazil and China. Read More When fighting lice, focus on kids’ heads, not hats or toys Learning a little about lice makes for a more efficient battle against the bugs. Read More Astronomers may have spotted the ghost galaxy that hit the Milky Way long ago The Milky Way survived a galactic hit and run millions of years ago — and astronomers may have finally found the culprit.  Read More People may have smoked marijuana in rituals 2,500 years ago in western China Cannabis may have been altering minds at an ancient high-altitude cemetery. Read More A tiny crater on viruses behind the common cold may be their Achilles’ heel Researchers have discovered a potential new drug target in a family of viruses responsible for the common cold and more serious infections. Read More Massive superflares have been seen erupting from stars like the sun Older stars, like the sun, can still send out massive bursts of energy that can be seen from light-years away. Read More Extra fingers, often seen as useless, can offer major dexterity advantages Two people born with six fingers on each hand can control the extra digit, using it to do tasks better than five-fingered hands, a study finds. Read More Privacy policy  |  Update Profile  | Manage Subscriptions  |   Unsubscribe This email was sent by: Society for Science & the Public 1719 N Street NW Washington, DC, 20036, US