Ancient human DNA hints at why multiple sclerosis affects so many northern Europeans today
Ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than other ancestries: It's a genetic legacy of horseback-riding cattle herders who swept into the region about 5,000 years ago......»»
NYT Crossword: answers for Thursday, December 19
The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you're stuck, we're here to help with a list of today's clues and answers......»»
DEAL: Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE at a 34% discount TODAY!
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is currently on sale on Amazon where its price has been slashed by a whopping 34%. The post DEAL: Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE at a 34% discount TODAY! appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung makes some pretty.....»»
Apple collaborates with NVIDIA to research faster LLM performance
In a blog post today, Apple engineers have shared new details on a collaboration with NVIDIA to implement faster text generation performance with large language models. Apple published and open sourced its Recurrent Drafter (ReDrafter) technique.....»»
Study finds aquatic vegetation removal benefits health and economy
Turning aquatic vegetation near agricultural land into compost simultaneously eradicates habitat for disease-carrying snails while improving agricultural output and increasing incomes in northern Senegal, Cornell researchers have found......»»
Sweden is a nearly cashless society. Here"s how it affects people who are left out
Around the world, cards and apps are the default way to pay—but nowhere is the transition away from cash more obvious than in Sweden. The Bank of Sweden notes that the amount of cash in circulation in the country has halved since 2007......»»
Astronaut-on-a-chip: Multi-organ tissue chips simulate space radiation"s impact on human health
As astronauts venture further into space, their exposure to harmful radiation rises. Researchers from Columbia University are simulating the effects of space radiation here on Earth to determine its impact on human physiology using multi-organ tissue.....»»
UN experts urge three "transformations" for nature
Human societies need a radical overhaul to stop the destruction of the planet, according to the UN biodiversity expert panel's "transformative change" report released Wednesday......»»
Unlocking puberty secrets: What frogs reveal about human growth
Tadpoles are to frogs as oranges are to apples......»»
New method maps hundreds of proteins in cell nuclei simultaneously
Caltech researchers have developed a new method to map the positions of hundreds of DNA-associated proteins within cell nuclei all at the same time. The method, called ChIP–DIP (Chromatin ImmunoPrecipitation Done In Parallel), is a versatile tool f.....»»
Old moon, young crust: Violent volcanism may mean the moon is much older than previously thought
After its formation, the moon may have been the scene of such immense volcanic activity that its entire crust melted several times and was completely churned through. At that time, the moon orbited significantly closer to Earth than today. The result.....»»
Comprehensive analysis reveals hidden genomic evolution of brown algae
Covering over 70% of Earth's surface, the oceans are home to countless life forms that maintain ecological balance and support human well-being. Among these, brown algae (Phaeophyceae) play a crucial role in sustaining coastal habitats, supporting ma.....»»
Powerbeats Pro earbuds have a $70 discount, but act fast!
The lightweight and comfortable Beats Powerbeats Pro are getting the deals treatment in the lead-up to Christmas. Get them today for just $130!.....»»
The latest Amazon Echo Show 5 is half off on Amazon today!
Take video calls, stream Netflix, indulge in your favorite tunes, and get recipe help in the kitchen with the Amazon Echo Show 5, now on sale for only $45......»»
This Lenovo ThinkPad is usually $2,399 — today it’s $984
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is a great business laptop, and it's even more appealing now that it's on sale at Lenovo for a limited time only......»»
EPA lets California set its own stricter emissions standards until 2035
The regulations will phase out the sale of new internal combustion cars by 2035. Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency granted a pair of waivers to California, allowing th.....»»
Aerosols could be weakening summertime circulation in the Northern Hemisphere
Over the past several decades, summer jet streams (or west to east wind flow) and weather systems in the Northern Hemisphere have weakened. Projections suggest the trend will continue, which could make extreme heat events more likely and affect air q.....»»
Deals: iPhone 15 Pro $349 off, M2 iPad Air $100 off, Find My gear from $28, MagSafe chargers, more
Our roundup of the best Apple gear deals you can still land in time for the big day has been updated but we have some new deals to scope out today as well. We have the most affordable M2 iPad Air at $100 off, premium renewed iPhone 15 Pro units at $3.....»»
iOS 18.3 public beta now available, here’s what to expect
Apple has released iOS 18.3 public beta 1 today. The new beta offers a preview of the iPhone’s next software update to members of Apple’s beta software program. Here’s what to expect from today’s release. more….....»»
Pick up Apple"s M4 iPad Pro for $849 with delivery by Christmas
Time is running out to pick up an M4 iPad Pro with delivery by Christmas. Both 11-inch and 13-inch models are available at up to $200 off.Save on Apple's iPad Pro before Christmas.Best Buy has the lowest price today on Apple's M4 iPad Pro 11-inch, wh.....»»
Ancient clay remedy may have potential to boost modern gut health
A team of scientists has discovered that an ancient medicinal clay known as Lemnian earth (LE) could inspire new understanding of how to support present-day gut health......»»