Science & Technology

The targeted mass killings in Rwanda in the 20th century are a source of great pain for the people living in the country. Scientists are trying to understand why the certain members of the Hutu population in Rwanda tried to eliminate the Tutsi minority in an attempt to stop suchRead More →

Although dating or marrying close relatives is typically frowned upon in the society, it did not have a scientific basis till recent studies. Apparently, these studies show that mating with a close relative also known as inbreeding reduces the evolutionary fitness of the offspring. It might even cause reproductive issuesRead More →