Dallas-based biotech company Colossal has announced the birth of three pups bearing the DNA signatures of dire wolves, an iconic predator last…
Category: 7. SciTech
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Cosmic jets: How some of the most violent (and beautiful) phenomena in the Universe are born
On paper, the two most spectacular astronomical discoveries of the last few weeks couldn’t possibly have less in common.
One is an image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope of a newborn star in our Galaxy, the Milky Way, about 450 light-years away. It’s an amazing picture of the birth…
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Like having a personal healthcare coach in your pocket — Harvard Gazette
Cancer patients who undergo stem cell transplantation face a long recovery, requiring medications with debilitating side effects and support around the clock. It’s a difficult experience, with studies showing that more than 70 percent of patients don’t adhere to drug…
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Why is fluoride in water so controversial?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the recently appointed secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), has long promoted unfounded conspiracy theories regarding community water fluoridation. Now that he’s…
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Simple diet hack is more effective than intermittent fasting diet, study claims
A warm bowl of pasta, a fluffy white bread roll, or a bag of generously salted chips – these starchy delights are the stuff of dreams. It’s no wonder many of us couldn’t fathom giving up carbs for good.
However, a new study by the University of Surrey has found that spending just one day…
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Donald Trump Wants to Save the Coal Industry. He’s Too Late
The promise of new demand is driving some utilities to reconsider scheduled coal plant retirements. In Virginia, where Amazon Web Services keeps 96 data centers and is investing $35 million to expand its campuses, the regional transmission organization, PJM Interconnection, requested a delayed…
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Mystery ‘hairy’ material used to make handcrafted medieval book covers finally revealed
Strange “hairy” covers of books in medieval Europe were made from seal skin obtained from Viking descendants, a new study has found.
It is…
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The truth about the ‘de-extinction’ of the dire wolf after 10,000 years
Dallas-based biotech company Colossal has announced the birth of three pups bearing the DNA signatures of dire wolves, an iconic predator last…
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Pet cats and dogs make better social media influencers than people, study confirms
Social media accounts of pets showcasing products could have an edge over their human counterparts when it comes to trustworthiness, a new…
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Titanic’s first ever 3D scan reveals details of doomed ship’s final hours
A full-sized digital scan of the Titanic has revealed further insight into the doomed ship’s final moments and confirmed eyewitness accounts…
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