Comment on Today in History for Friday, Sept. 18, 2015

Perseverance Rover Escapes Its Giant Martian Crater. Here’s What Happens Next GizmodoPerseverance rover will uncover mysterious Martian history after a monthslong challenging trek CNNMars rover makes epic climb to explore some of the oldest rocks in the Solar System Nature.comNASA’s Perseverance rover found a new potential setting for Martian life Science News MagazineUp and over!

DNA reveals the face of the most recent human to interbreed with Neanderthals Earth.comOldest human DNA reveals lost branch of the human family tree CNNOldest Human Genomes Reveal How a Small Group Burst Out of Africa The New York TimesNeanderthals and humans interbred more recently than scientists thought Nature.comMystery woman’s DNA reveals close family ties between Europe’s earliest people Science

US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade, with possible help from weight loss medications ABC NewsWeight-Loss Drug Craze Appears to Be Curbing US Obesity Epidemic BloombergU. S. adult obesity rate fell in 2023, as use of GLP-1 meds rose Medical XpressAre Weight-Loss Drugs Contributing to a Fall in the Obesity Rate?

The Most Spectacular Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks Tonight — With Up to 150 Shooting Stars Per Hour Travel + LeisureHow to see the Geminid meteor shower as it reaches its peak BBC.comA buffet of weather drama (including a meteor shower!) awaits Western WA this weekend The Seattle TimesHow to watch the Geminid meteor shower 2024 live online tonight (Dec.

Six Childhood Scourges We’ve Forgotten About, Thanks to Vaccines The New York TimesGuest column: Vaccines have saved lives. Beware those who sow distrust in them. NOLA.comVaccines protect your children and others, too Virginia MercuryVaccines are safe and effective. Don’t let anyone say different. Here are the facts. | Opinion The State

A Can of Coke or an Ice Cream Cone? One May Be Worse For Your Heart Than the Other, New Study Says EatingWellPastries vs. sodas: Not all added sugars pose the same heart disease risk Medical News TodaySoda Worse Than Desserts When It Comes to Heart Disease Risk Everyday HealthVideo Sugary drinks may be linked to heart disease, study suggests ABC NewsConcerned about heart health?