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You Can Now Do a DNA Test Before a Baby Has Even Been Born
DNA testing as we know it has been around since the 1980s, when the development of PCR finally gave scientists an accurate, reliable way to test if two individuals were related. But it probably wasn't until the late 90s and early 2000s that the idea of a DNA test really entered the popular conversation, thanks to reality talk shows such as The Jeremy Kyle Show in the UK and The Jerry Springer Show in the States. Today, there are several commercial companies that can perform a paternity test and settle family disputes, using little more than a cheek swab taken from the child, and their alleged father.
By Dave Smith7 years ago in Futurism
A Dutiful Person Disobeys
Characters: Tusra and Anastra. Tusra is once again stood outside the doors to the great hall where the King and Queen are sat. Twisting the fabric of his gloves he stood with nerves like cracked ice. It had only been a day and a half since he and the Queen came between a furious King and his daughter.
By . Durzarina .7 years ago in Futurism
Conversation with Planet 🌍
Hi M🌍M! I just wanted to acknowledge you for being one of the best planets in the universe! I’m super lucky to be one of your kids! I know sometimes it seems like we’re taking advantage of you, and I want you to know I really appreciate all you do for our (human) family.
By Presence Brandt7 years ago in Futurism
How We Might Develop a Relationship with a Higher Power
I’ve spent many moons pondering the world we live in, and for all my contemplation I seem to always end up with more questions than answers. One question that has endlessly perplexed me, just as I’m sure it has many others Is this..
By Damien Mercer7 years ago in Futurism
Tarot Reading for Beginners: 17 Tips to Master in Less Than 30 Days
Ready to start your tarot journey? Learn the easy way to read Tarot cards intuitively by starting with the basics. Before you learn to master the art of tarot card reading, you must be knowledgeable on the topic to answer these basic questions of tarot.
By Silena Le Beau7 years ago in Futurism
What Happened to Her?
Year: 2076 Location: Underground Paranormal Testing Facility somewhere in the US Time: 5:32 PM It has always been the same thing: wake up, get groomed, get dressed, eat the necessary meals, and sit in that cold and Hi-tech room. Ever since I acquired extraordinary powers, I was taken away from my family. They lied to them saying that I'll be placed into a "special hospital." I was 17 at the time. The research team saw my abnormal abilities and deemed me too dangerous—not only to my family—but to the world. The room was decent for me to settle. A twin-sized bed, sink, mirror that would open up and reveal my toiletries, a restroom card key is hung up next to the mirror. I even get monitored when I go "powder my nose" in the restroom. I have neighbors next to my cell room. Whenever I was carried by the guards, everyone would scream. Some even burst inside and out. I heard the cellar door open.
By Tatiana Adamopoulos7 years ago in Futurism
The Number of Plastic in Our Oceans Will Give You Chills
So if eight million metric tons of plastic ends up in our oceans every year, then that means 560 pounds of plastic goes into our oceans a day. So to put that into a visual, Canada is only 8030 KM long, the amount of coastline in kilometers is 620,000. So there is enough plastic going into our oceans a year to travel across Canada 77 times per year. This is a catastrophic number.
By Benjamin Smith7 years ago in Futurism
Review of 'Years and Years' 1.5
Episode 1.5 of Years and Years couldn't be more tragically relevant to our lives right now in the United States, off-screen. It was about the treatment of immigrants, their placement in concentration camps, and what that really means.
By Paul Levinson7 years ago in Futurism
