Mammoth Genomes Shatter Record for Oldest DNA Sequences
Researchers extracted DNA from fossils that are more than a million years old, illuminating the origins of the woolly mammoth and the Columbian mammoth -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Genetic study reveals key to mulberry anthocyanin richness
Unlocking the genetic secrets of mulberry anthocyanin content, a study illuminates the regulatory mechanisms that dictate fruit color and nutritional quality. By assembling and analyzing the genomes of two distinct mulberry cultivars, researchers hav.....»»
Project to sequence genomes of 40,000 plant, animal and fungi species in Catalan-speaking territories
Biodiversity loss is one of the most alarming threads the planet faces. Degraded habitats, overexploited resources, climate crisis and invasive species are some of the factors that threaten the richness and variety of living species......»»
Hundreds of new genome sequences fill gaps in the fruit fly tree of life
A multitude of new genomic sequence data fills major gaps in the fruit fly tree of life, Bernard Kim from Stanford University, US, and colleagues report in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, publishing July 18......»»
Laureen Powell Jobs pays $70 million to break San Francisco house price record
Businesswoman and philanthropist Laureen Powell Jobs has bought a 100-year-old mansion in San Francisco's Billionaires Row, spending $70 million on the 17,300-square-foot home.Laureen Powell Jobs speaking at a Recode event (Source: Recode)Powell Jobs.....»»
New hope for critically endangered Siamese crocodile
Sixty Siamese crocodiles, from five separate nests, have successfully hatched in Cambodia's Cardamom National Park—the largest record of this species breeding in the wild this century and a massive boost for the survival prospects of this criticall.....»»
Stegosaurus fossil fetches nearly $45M, setting record for dinosaur auctions
The nearly complete fossilized remains of a stegosaurus fetched $44.6 million at auction Wednesday, Sotheby's said. The buyer's name was not disclosed......»»
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition gave me new respect for gaming speedrunners
Bite-size speed challenges refresh the classics, but require a healthy dose of patience. Enlarge / Get ready to repeat this ~25-second slice of Mario over and over... and over... and over. If you've ever seen a record-b.....»»
Massive price cuts on 3D printers & supplies offer up to 60% off for Prime Day 2024
The latest 3D printers are faster, easier, and more powerful than ever. For Prime Day 2024, you can snag the latest and greatest 3D printers and supplies at record-low prices.The Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra is on sale for Prime Day.Elegoo makes some of the b.....»»
Research tracks 66 million years of mammalian diversity
When trying to understand the present, it's helpful to look to history. New research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln examined the fossil record going back 66 million years and tracked changes to mammalian ecosystems and species diversity on.....»»
Genome recording makes living cells their own historians
Genomes can now be entrusted to store information about a variety of transient biological events inside of living cells, as they happen, like a flight recorder collecting data from an aircraft......»»
Brazilian researchers discover dinosaur fossil after heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul
A team of Brazilian scientists has discovered a fossilized skeleton of what they believe is one of the world's oldest dinosaurs after heavy rains in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul accelerated the natural process of erosion......»»
Send it! This HoverAir X1 Drone can capture your adventures and it’s $120 off
The HoverAir X1 Drone is designed to follow you and record your adventures, plus it folds up and fits in your pocket. It's on sale, too......»»
Foreign direct investments may fuel tropical deforestation
Foreign direct investments (FDI) in tropical countries in extractive industries like mining, logging and fossil fuels have a long, environmentally destructive track record in tropical countries. Are FDI in food systems another extractive industry?.....»»
How to record gameplay on Steam using Game Recording
There are more places than ever to share your gameplay online, but Steam has only just let you start recording without additional software. Here's how it works......»»
iPhone 17 2nm chip reports disputed by leaker with respectable record
Reports of the iPhone 17 having a 2nm chip in the two Pro models have been disputed by a leaker with a respectable track-record. They say that Apple’s first 2nm processor will instead be used in the iPhone 18. Citing inside information they clai.....»»
Apple again the most valuable company in the world, worth $3.62T
Apple yesterday returned to being the most valuable company in the world, after a new record high saw the company valued at $3.62T. AAPL stock jumped 2.5% in just one day after Morgan Stanley pointed to the company’s AI work, and named it a ‘t.....»»
Amazon launches Prime Day AirPods deals, snap up sale prices from $69
Official Prime Day AirPods deals are live and Amazon has outdone itself with a new record-low price on AirPods Max. Plus, pick up AirPods Pro 2 USB-C for just $168.99, AirPods 3 for $119.99 and AirPods 2 for $69.Save up to $205 on AirPods during Prim.....»»
Prime Day deals: Apple Watch Series 9 drops to record low $279, SE 2 dips to $169
The lowest Apple Watch prices of the year are available at Amazon for Prime Day 2024, and the popular Apple Watch Series 9 is especially enticing at the $279 price.Apple Watch Prime Day deals offer the year's best prices.Most Apple Watch styles are h.....»»
Apple"s M3 MacBook Air drops to $849 as Best Buy, Amazon battle for your business
Amazon has dropped the 13-inch MacBook Air M3 to just $849.99 as it prepares for Prime Day. And at Best Buy, you can pick up the same laptop for $849 if you're a Plus member.Grab the lowest price on record for Apple's M3 MacBook Air.An early Prime Da.....»»
Record labels sue Verizon for not disconnecting pirates’ Internet service
Lawsuit: One user's IP address was identified in 4,450 infringement notices. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Smith Collection/Gado ) Major record labels sued Verizon on Friday, alleging that the Internet service provider.....»»