Extreme dry conditions contributed to the decline of the ancient South Arabian kingdom of Himyar. Researchers from the University of Basel have reported these findings in the journal Science. Combined with political unrest and war, the droughts left behind a region in disarray, thereby creating the conditions on the Arabian peninsula that made possible the spread of the newly emerging religion of Islam.
When we hear the words Independence Day, most of us think of the 4th of July, the day America gained its freedom from Great Britain. But there’s another Freedom Day that is not as well-known, though it holds even greater significance to many African Americans. Juneteenth, Freedom Day or even Jubilee Day is the day […]
Rice is one of the most important staple crops, on which more than half of the world's population depends. But as temperatures rise and extreme weather events increase, rice is becoming more vulnerable. Genetically modified strains can withstand some flooding, but few, if any, can survive the heat stress caused by the combination of high temperatures and drought. There may be hardier crops on the horizon, though, with the help of a molecular map that details the specific gene interactions that control how tolerant rice is to heat.
JUNIOR Andre took to the stage to promote his new single this week – and a huge grime star was seen supporting him. The son of Peter Andre has been teasing his track ‘Slide’ on TikTok – where clips of the song have garnered over six million views. Princess Andre declared herself “so proud” of […]
A team of U.S. and Chinese scientists mapping oil pollution across the Earth's oceans has found that more than 90% of chronic oil slicks come from human sources, a much higher proportion than previously estimated.
James Harden said he'd stay in Philadelphia. But the 76ers reportedly won't offer him a max contract.
Democrats and the mainstream media appear to be downplaying the attempted murder of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh (R). Apart from a White House statement condemning Kavanaugh's assassination attempt in his Maryland home, President Biden has not spoken personally about the matter.
A genetically distinct and isolated population of polar bears have been documented living in southeast Greenland.
Thirteen genetic variants associated with disease in cats are present in more pedigreed breeds than previously thought, according to the largest ever DNA-based study of domestic cats, led by Heidi Anderson from Wisdom Panel in the United States and colleagues from the University of Helsinki in Finland. However, these variants are declining in frequency in breeds that are regularly screened for the genetic markers. The results are publishing June 16th in the open-access journal PLOS Genetics.
A quantum simulator at Rice University is giving physicists a clear look at spin-charge separation, the quantum world's version of the magician's illusion of sawing a person in half.
High unit costs and fixed capex budgets propelling enterprises cloudwards
Читать дальше...Adventures by Disney just announced a 24-day globe-trotting tour that includes stops at all 12 Disney theme parks as well as a handful of international landmarks.
Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs) are devices that can provide gain to the optical signal power in optical fibers. They are often used in long-distance communication fiber optic cables and fiber-based lasers. Invented in the 1980s, EDFAs have profoundly impacted our information society enabling signals to be routed across the Atlantic and replacing electrical repeaters.
Scientists are starting to understand the precise workings of a type of gene that, unlike other genes, does not code for proteins—the building blocks of life.
Meat production is a significant source of greenhouse gasses and widespread adoption of a plant-based diet is key to achieving the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. A study publishing June 16th in PLOS Sustainability and Transformation by Maijaliisa Erkkola at the University of Helsinki, Finland, and colleagues suggests that while consumers may have an attitudinal openness to shifting toward a plant-based diet, their food purchases reflect a strong preference for red meat.
An isolated man builds a massive, child-like robot to be his best friend in this very British comedy about loneliness and letting go.
Scientists have documented a previously unknown subpopulation of polar bears living in Southeast Greenland. The polar bears survive with limited access to sea ice by hunting from freshwater ice that pours into the ocean from Greenland's glaciers. Because this isolated population is genetically distinct and uniquely adapted to its environment, studying it could shed light on the future of the species in a warming Arctic.
A new study of an old meteorite contradicts current thinking about how rocky planets like the Earth and Mars acquire volatile elements such as hydrogen, carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and noble gases as they form. The work is published June 16 in Science.
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Kelly Clarkson is known to most as the first winner of American Idol and a popular judge on "The Voice," not to mention she's also recognized and appreciated for her powerful voice and songwriting skills. However, to two little ones, she is known more simply as "Mom."
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Will AI take over design jobs? Are robots going to replace designers in the future? Talk of Artificial Intelligence, and it is immediately depicted as a replacement for humans. But is it really? While there is no doubt that AI will transform the framework of design, the idea that this intelligent technology is here to […]
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I know she’s looking for comfort but it’s making me uncomfortable.
Prime Video’s new YA series The Summer I Turned Pretty premieres this week and we caught up with some cast members to learn more about them! Christopher Briney, who plays Conrad Fisher, is making his professional acting debut with the new series and we think fans are going to fall in love with him. The [...]
