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.....»»
Greece fears water shortages after warmest winter ever
After Greece's warmest winter and earliest heat wave on record, authorities are sounding the alarm over the risk of dire water shortages in the heat of the Mediterranean summer......»»
3D genome extracted from "freeze-dried" woolly mammoth
About 52,000 years ago, the skinned hide of a Siberian woolly mammoth was exposed to conditions so frigid that it spontaneously freeze-dried, locking its DNA fragments into place......»»
Lowest price ever: Apple"s M3 16-inch MacBook Pro plunges to $1,899 ahead of Prime Day
Record-breaking deals are making an appearance ahead of the official start of Prime Day, as Amazon and Best Buy engage in an all-out M3 MacBook Pro price war.Get Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro for as low as $1,899.The $1,999 price for the standard 16-in.....»»
The Switch Now Holds the Record for Nintendo’s Longest Running Console
The throne was previously held by the NES. The post The Switch Now Holds the Record for Nintendo’s Longest Running Console appeared first on Phandroid. The Switch’s reign as one of Nintendo’s most successful video game co.....»»
Apple TV+ renews Presumed Innocent for a second season, touts record-breaking viewership
Apple’s TV show and movies streaming service, Apple TV+, today announced that it has renewed the limited series Presumed Innocent for a second season. The first season of the show stars Jake Gyllenhaal in a story based off of the same name. Th.....»»
Amazon matches Best Buy"s $799 M2 MacBook Air deal as Prime Day nears
The price wars continue with Amazon matching Best Buy in an early Prime Day MacBook Air showdown. Grab the lowest price on record for the M2 13-inch model.The $799 record low price on the standard 13-inch MacBook Air M2 can be found at both Amazon an.....»»
Lion brothers in search of mates just set a record for longest-known swim
Brothers Jacob and Tibu braved hungry hippos and crocodiles to make the crossing. Enlarge / The intrepid three-legged lion Jacob and his brother Tibu prepare for a hunt. (credit: Alexander Braczkowski) On February 4, sc.....»»
Lion brothers in search of mates just set a record for longest known swim
Brothers Jacob and Tibu braved hungry hippos and crocodiles to make the crossing. Enlarge / The intrepid three-legged lion Jacob and his brother Tibu prepare for a hunt. (credit: Alexander Braczkowski) On February 4, sc.....»»
Frozen mammoth skin retained its chromosome structure
Features as small as 50 nanometers preserved in a 50,000-year-old sample. Enlarge (credit: LEONELLO CALVETTI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY) One of the challenges of working with ancient DNA samples is that damage accumulates ove.....»»
The OnePlus Nord 4 has something no other OnePlus phone has ever had
The OnePlus Nord 4 is a stunning phone — and it also sets a promising new record. Here's what COO and President Kinder Liu told us in an exclusive interview......»»
Lion with nine lives breaks record with longest swim in predator-infested waters
A record-breaking swim by two lion brothers across a predator-infested African river has been documented in a study co-led by Griffith University and Northern Arizona University......»»
iOS 18 makes it easy to record any phone call and transcript
The iPhone has been around since 2007, and at long last with iOS 18 it’s getting a very useful new phone-related feature: call recording from right within the Phone app, which can then turn into a transcript on command. There’s even an Apple Inte.....»»
Get 4 Apple AirTags for record low $74.98 ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2024
Save $25 on a 4-pack of Apple AirTags at Amazon, as Prime Day deals on Apple ramp up leading to next week's event.Save on AirTags for Amazon Prime Day.With summer travel in full swing, having a pack of Apple AirTags on hand can help you stay organize.....»»
Amazon launches early Prime Day deals: $69 AirPods, $169 AirPods Pro, $399 AirPods Max
Amazon's early Prime Day 2024 deals continue to launch and today AirPods Pro with USB-C, AirPods Max, and AirPods 2 have dropped to record low prices. Deals start at just $69.Apple deals are plentiful leading up to Prime Day, and this morning we're f.....»»
Lowest price ever: 1TB MacBook Pro 14-inch with M3 Pro chip plunges to $1,799
A record-breaking price drop is in effect now on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage, with the M3 Pro model on sale for $1,799. Plus, save $50 on AppleCare.Update: The initial allotment sold out and the laptop is now $1,999 with th.....»»
Best Buy challenges Amazon Prime Day with $799 M2 MacBook Air deal
The MacBook Air M2 13-inch model is on sale for $799, the lowest price on record for the ultraportable laptop. This deal is especially enticing as it's $100 lower than Amazon and other merchants ahead of Prime Day.The MacBook Air M2 is now an unheard.....»»
Deadly, record-breaking heat wave grips western US
A record-breaking heat wave continued to grip the western United States on Tuesday, smashing records and endangering lives with little relief in sight......»»
Researchers listen to the hearts of bats in flight
Researchers from Konstanz have measured the heart rate of bats over several days in the wild, including complete flights—the first time this has been done for a bat species. To record the heart rate of male common noctule bats during flight, the sc.....»»
How a global collaboration is helping protect biodiversity
Ask a 10-year-old to name some extinct animals and they can usually rattle off ancient species such as the Tasmanian Tiger, Woolly Mammoth and Dodo. Some may even be able to tell you what the animals used to look like without searching online......»»
SpaceX sends up Space Coast"s 50th rocket launch of the year
SpaceX continued the Space Coast's record rocket launch pace with a July 8 evening liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida......»»