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Scientists have gathered more details about the DNA of Icelanders as compared to any other nation on earth. Genomes of more than 1 in every 100 people in the country have been sequenced by scientists at Amgen's DeCode Genetics.

Nordic quest of the company follows a theory that mutant genes could reveal the secrets of future medicine by finding uncommon human outliers whose DNA protects them against ailments that others suffer.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson, American astrophysicist and science communicator, is known for his knowledge about science and space. The cosmologist has revealed many interesting facts about science. Now, the famous astrophysicist has commented on Florida ban on saying 'climate change' and 'global warming'. According to Tyson, the ban by the state is irresponsible.

Earlier, Florida governor Rick Scott said that he has not ordered to stop using the terms. In Sarasota, while addressing a crowd at Ringling College, Tyson said that it is not possible to 'cherrypick' science. According to Tyson, global warming cannot be avoided for political reasons.

According to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Colorado, large wildfires are no more likely in forests hit by beetle infestation than in those that are healthy.

To conduct the study, which has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers used federal maps. During the study, they covered the areas of western forests that were burned by wildfire three times. They also tried to figure out which areas of the location had been infested by pine beetles. According to the researchers, the areas with beetle-kill accounted for about 46% of the total region burned.

The new Steve Jobs autobiographical book 'Becoming Steve Jobs' tells about Microsoft founder Bill Gates' opinions regarding Jobs. Gates has admired Jobs and showed a lot of respect for him. However, he still spoke about the intellect of Jobs, and also the mistakes committed by him. Gates also spoke about Jobs's showmanship.

According to Gates, "I was never in his league. I mean, it was just amazing to see how precisely he would rehearse. And if he's about to go onstage, and his support people don't have the things right, you know, he is really, really, tough on them".

In 2012, Florida businessman Jose Lantigua made odd decisions when his company Circle K Furniture slipped into debt. At that time, he bought new furniture for his home with the company money. In addition, Lantigua built a panic room with steel doors inside his North Carolina hideaway.

After that, he started planning his fake death. He made plan with his wife, Daphne Simpson, to scam about $8 million from insurance companies. In 2013, Mourners gathered at a church in Florida to celebrate the life of Lantigua, who died while on vacation in Venezuela. The cause of his death was illness.

Taco Bell is introducing a new line of Biscuit Tacos, taco-shaped biscuits with fillings including chicken and gravy. From Thursday, this new breakfast dish will be offered in more than 6,000 US restaurants.

The move is said to be part of an expanded morning menu. Primarily, McDonald's rules the breakfast sector. Therefore, fast-food chains are now making efforts to have their share as well and give stiff competition to McDonald's.

From last year, Taco Bell introduced breakfast menu having waffle tacos, egg burritos and the A.M. Crunchwrap. Customers have appreciated this move of the company and now, breakfast accounts for around 6% of Taco Bell’s sales.