One flight closer to space tourism Virgin Galactic is one flight closer to becoming a commercial "spaceline." The company's passenger spacecraft, SpaceShipTwo, completed its first rocket-powered flight Monday morning above the Mojave Desert in California. More
U.S. plans to drop gray wolves from endangered list The planned ruling would eliminate protection for the top predators, but scientists and conservationists say the proposal is flawed. Federal authorities intend to remove endangered species protections for all gray wolves in the Lower 48 states, carving out an a exception for a small pocket of about 75 Mexican wolves in the wild in Arizona and New Mexico, according to a draft document obtained by The Times. More
Abnormal placenta may reveal newborn's autism risk As of today, there are no definitive tests to measure a child’s risk for developing autism. Since early intervention and therapy is key for at-risk children, such a test could be critical for managing the early development of a child. More
New calls to rename Higgs boson One of the scientists who developed the theory of the Higgs boson says the particle should be renamed to acknowledge the contributions of others involved in the work. More
Researchers find hundreds of new genetic variants linked to depression An international team of researchers has found hundreds of new genetic variants linked to depression, which has the potential to lay the groundwork for new treatments. 01/14/2025 - 6:46 am | View Link
Long reads successfully used to find genetic causes of rare diseases The cause of rare diseases is increasingly being detected through genome sequencing, which involves reading the entire human DNA by first breaking it into small pieces—short reads. Christian Gilissen, ... 01/12/2025 - 11:00 am | View Link
State-of-the-Art AI Predicts Gene Activity in Human Cells An AI foundation model capable of predicting gene activity across many different human cell types may expedite research for genetic disorders, cancer, and complex diseases. 01/10/2025 - 11:18 am | View Link
UCD researchers discover gene mutation linked to vision problems in zebrafish Researchers in University College Dublin (UCD) have discovered that a mutation in a gene called emc1 causes major vision problems in zebrafish. 01/8/2025 - 4:09 am | View Link
Scientists identify 11 genes affected by PFAS, shedding light on neurotoxicity "Therefore, researchers need to find points of assessment further upstream in the cellular process than just whether a cell lives or dies," Atilla-Gokcumen says. The team decided to focus on how PFAS ... 01/5/2025 - 11:00 am | View Link
Choosing the right phone case goes beyond just style. Here are three essential factors I always check before buying a phone case to ensure the perfect balance of protection, functionality, and design.
In more than 10 years, the Amazon Echo has grown up—literally. While it’s costly compared to similar devices, the new Amazon Echo Show 21 combines the best parts of Amazon’s ecosystem—Fire TV, Alexa, and smart home control—in one well-designed package.
A new wave of upgrades at City Park’s Duck Lake is reinvigorating the oft-troubled, 5-acre site, including water filtration to fight rampant summer algae, new nesting structures to combat the bird poop that is weakening trees, and a long-overdue public art project that will transform the lake’s northeast border.
“Since the pandemic, it’s been rediscovered,” said Georgia Garnsey, president of City Park Friends and Neighbors, a registered neighborhood organization.
Unless there's a dramatic turn of events over the next couple of days, TikTok is going to be banned in the US from January 19. Thankfully, there are some decent alternatives available, but you may need to brush up on your Chinese in order to use one of them.
Modern AI models may seem magical, but can they replicate the brilliance and the vibe of some of the most recognizable photographs of the 20th century?
Dear Eric: I’ve always had a close relationship with my mom and, for much of my adult life, I didn’t really have a life of my own away from her. In the last few years, I entered into my first serious relationship. We moved in together and had an on-again-off-again thing for a while and are now living separately.
We are now considering moving back in together to save money because times are tough for both of us.