Mother Tiger Makes Speedy Kill to Feed Cubs
Tiger cub Kumal is entirely dependent on his mother to hunt prey. He also relies on his father for protection against intruders
Putting Enslaved Families’ Stories Back in the Monticello Narrative
An oral history project deepens our understanding of U.S. history by sharing accounts of the community owned by Thomas Jefferson
How the African-American Syphax Family Traces Its Lineage to Martha Washington
Resources at the African American History Museum deliver a wealth of opportunity for genealogical research
This May Be the World’s Largest Family Tree
Using more than 86 million profiles from Geni.com, researchers created a database that links 13 million people
Now You Can Genetically Test Your Child For Disease Risks. Should You?
Genomics is cheaper and more available then ever, but its usefulness for parents has yet to be proven
Archaeologists Could Be Close to Finding the Tomb of King Tut’s Wife
After Tut’s death, Ankhesenamun might have wed the Pharaoh Ay, and there’s a possibility she’s buried near him in the Valley of the Monkeys
The Real-Life Story of Maria von Trapp
“The Sound of Music” was based on the true story of her life, but it took a few liberties
These Light-Emitting Pajamas Could Help Treat Newborns With Jaundice
The method has an advantage over traditional phototherapy in that it allows babies to receive treatment in the comfort of their parents’ arms
The Vacuum Cleaner Was Harder to Invent Than You Might Think
The original vacuum cleaner required a number of improvements before becoming the household staple it is today
Why Hospitals Started Displaying Newborn Babies Through Windows
How peering at babies through glass became a feel-good staple of American maternity wards
Three New Things Science Says About Dads
Fathers can have a significant effect on their children
U.S. Home Births Aren’t As Safe As Many Abroad
Home birth doesn’t have to be a dangerous and deadly proposition–but in the United States, it often is
A Modern Odyssey: Two Iraqi Refugees Tell Their Harrowing Story
Fleeing violence in Iraq, two close friends embarked on an epic journey across Europe—and ended up worlds apart
What Death Threats Against My Parents Taught Me About Taking a Stand
Family stories are an ideal way to explore themes like “where have I come from?” and “where am I going?”
The Day the Nimbus Weather Satellite Exploded
The writer’s grandfather recalls a seminal moment in the Space Race
The Everyday Struggle of a Child Whose Parents Are Incarcerated
With more American men and women in prison than ever before in our history, millions of children are struggling with the effects of a fractured family life
A Fertile Polar Bear’s Hard Journey From Mating to Motherhood
After mating takes place, a female polar bear will prepare for her impending pregnancy by eating voraciously. In all, she will pack on more than 400 pounds
Polar Bear Mom and Cub Accidentally Separated by a Car
A car horn outside Churchill, Manitoba, causes a curious polar bear mom and her cub to scurry in opposite directions
This Devoted Mother Is Also a Cockroach
Female giant burrowing cockroaches look after their young for up to six months. In an eight-year lifespan, they can produce around 150 young
New Dictionary Explains 45,000 English and Irish Surnames
Using sources dating back to the 11th century, researchers have put together the massive Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland
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