Human Birth Control chemicals may cause low fertility in Fishes

It's not only the people who can take a pill and avoid having babies, as a new government report has shown that the hormones in birth control and a common plastics component can impact the fertility of fish also.

The research, conducted by the US Geological Survey, was published in the journal Scientific Reports. It has found that fish embryos exposure to 'estrogenic chemicals' in a laboratory setting can later lead to 'a note worthy reduction in the fertilization rate in offspring two generations'.

After three generations, the researchers wrote that they also saw a reduction of embryo survival in offspring.

The study authors wrote, "These adverse outcomes may have negative impacts on populations of fish inhabiting contaminated aquatic environments".

Iron supplements not necessary for pregnant women: Research

Many women use iron supplements. But, the US Preventive Services Task Force (UPSTF) has released two new draft recommendations that have shown that taking iron supplements during pregnancy doesn't have any significant health outcomes for either the mom or her baby.

In addition to it, according to a report by Philly. com, a second review, focused on infants and toddlers, was also released.

The second review data has found no evidence of any improvement in growth or development due to iron supplements. This is a part of a UPSTF review of the latest research done on iron supplementation and screening for pregnant women, babies and young children.

Galaxy Cluster Candidates give hints regarding cosmic history

According to a press release from ESA, since the Big Bang, galaxies have gathered in tens or even thousands in the 13.8 billion years.

According to a press release from the University of Arizona, Brenda L. Frye, an assistant astronomer at the University of Arizona's Steward Observatory said, "Because we are looking so far back in time, and because the the universe is assumed to be homogenous in all directions, we think it's very similar to looking at the equivalent of what a baby cluster might look like".

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Mission achieves important goal, enters next phase

According to NASA, the agency has almost achieved its science mission to retrieve a sample from an ancient space rock. As per NASA, an important goal of the Origins Spectral Interpretation Resource Identification Security Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) mission has been achieved and it is prepared to enter the next phase. Key Decision Point-D of the spacecraft takes place when it is shipped to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Windsor High School Robotics Club: Team with Bright Future

The success of the Windsor High School Robotics Club has proven that the team is the best in the western region. Now, the team has grown from just four members to two teams of five members each. Sometimes the team faces difficult situations, but despite the hurdles, the future looks bright for the club. Team member Lester Oliver said that there are possibilities that what the team is doing in the classroom will be soon in people's living room.

GoDaddy prices its IPO above previously indicated range

GoDaddy, which provides domain-name registration and hosting services, has priced its much-anticipated initial public at $20 a share Tuesday evening.

According to reports, the price is slightly higher than previously indicated $17 to $19 per share range. This would give the company a valuation of nearly $4.5 billion.

The company's shares will start trading Wednesday morning under the ticker symbol 'GDDY'. GoDaddy raised $440 million in the IPO, which it filed in June.

The web hosting company was founded in 1997 by Bob Parsons and raised its profile through Super Bowl commercials.

Currently, the company's advertising campaigns feature celebrities including race-car driver Danica Patrick and Israeli model Bar Refaeli.

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