Scientists have successfully sequenced RNA from a 39,000‑year‑old woolly mammoth known as Yuka, whose well‑preserved remains were uncovered on a remote bluff in northeastern Siberia. The specimen, frozen in permafrost, provided sufficient intact tissue for researchers to extract and decode the ancient molecule, marking the oldest
Beijing issued a fresh travel advisory on Monday urging Chinese nationals to refrain from visiting Japan, citing an escalation in diplomatic friction over remarks made by Japan's prime minister concerning Taiwan. The warning, released through official channels, marked the most substantive travel restriction China has imposed on Japan
A new cosmological model, built on the latest measurements of dark energy, suggests that the universe may meet a definitive end far earlier than previously thought. Researchers from an international collaboration claim that, according to their calculations, the cosmos could undergo a catastrophic "big rip" event on a
Health officials in Washington state announced on Friday that a resident has been diagnosed with a human infection of avian influenza, marking the first confirmed U.S. case since February. The patient tested positive for a strain that has previously been identified in poultry and wild birds but had not
Additional individuals have been identified in the recently disclosed files related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to the latest reporting by the BBC. Among those mentioned are Paulin Kola and Kayla Epstein, as well as former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler, and journalist
As the 2024 college football season reaches its midway point, the Action Network’s analyst Stuckey releases his Week 12 betting guide, focusing on the afternoon game window. While no selections are offered for the traditional noon slot, Stuckey has identified four matchups in the later part of the day
Recent surveys indicate a notable rise in firearm purchases among demographic groups that have historically shown lower rates of gun ownership, including liberals, people of color, and LGBTQ Americans. The trend appears to be motivated by heightened concerns over personal safety, prompting many to acquire firearms despite previously limited interest.
The Indiana Senate announced that it will not convene this year to vote on the state's congressional redistricting plan. Senate President Rod Bray cited a lack of sufficient votes to pass the proposal, prompting the postponement of the scheduled December session. State legislators are required to approve a
Kevin Humphrey, a 34‑year‑old endurance athlete and father of two, was accustomed to pushing his body to extreme limits through ultramarathons, long‑distance cycling and open‑water swimming. A seemingly innocuous cough and occasional shortness of breath, which he initially dismissed as a seasonal irritation, prompted a routine
After a two‑week blackout that removed more than a dozen Disney‑owned networks from its lineup, YouTube TV announced on Tuesday that it has reached a new carriage agreement with Disney. The deal restores channels such as ESPN, ABC, and National Geographic, allowing subscribers to resume streaming live sports,
An astrophotographer has released a dramatic photograph that shows a skydiver seemingly tumbling past the blazing surface of the Sun. The image, taken during a high‑altitude jump, aligns the diver’s silhouette with the solar disc, creating the illusion that the parachutist is falling directly into the star’s
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced this week that it will no longer require the black‑box warning—the agency’s most stringent safety alert—on prescription low‑dose estrogen products used to treat menopausal symptoms. The decision follows a review of recent clinical data that suggests the