DNA from old hair helps confirm the macabre diet of two 19th century lions
Genetic analysis of cavity crud from two famed man-eating lions suggests the method could re-create diets of predators that lived thousands of years ago.
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British explorer Sandy Irvine’s foot discovered 100 years after he vanished on Everest
The boot containing a sock bearing Irvine’s name and the remains of a foot.
New DNA findings shed light on Tsavo’s infamous man-eating lions
Scientists extract DNA from hair embedded in the Tsavo lions’ jaws that reveals the species of prey they ate while they were alive.
Women drive the rise in vegetarianism over time, according to new study
New research published in Sex Roles suggests that increases in vegetarianism over the past 15 years are primarily limited to women, with little change observed among men. Previous research has consistently shown that women are more likely than men to…
Elon Musk makes bold claims about Tesla robotaxi in Hollywood backlot
Last night, after a wait of roughly an hour after the official start time, Elon Musk spoke to a crowd of Tesla fans and some journalists on a film studio backlot in California to give us an update on the…
Radioactive beams give a real-time view of cancer treatment in mice
This first successful treatment of tumors with radioactive ion beams could one day lead to treating human patients’ tumors with millimeter precision.
Eleven things to know about in the Windows 11 2024 Update
The Windows 11 2024 Update, also known as Windows 11 24H2, started rolling out last week. Your PC may have even installed it already! The continuous feature development of Windows 11 (and Microsoft’s phased update rollouts) can make it a…
Is the “trip” crucial for psychedelic therapy’s effectiveness? New research sheds light on its role in healing
In a recent study published in npj Mental Health Research, scientists sought to clarify the role of subjective experiences, such as dissociation and mystical states, in the therapeutic outcomes of treatments involving psychedelics like ketamine and psilocybin. They found that…
Rocket Report: ULA investigating SRB anomaly; Europa Clipper is ready to fly
Welcome to Edition 7.15 of the Rocket Report! It’s a big week for big rockets, with SpaceX potentially launching its next Starship test flight and a Falcon Heavy rocket with NASA’s Europa Clipper mission this weekend. And a week ago,…
Scientists want to create a sort of Noah’s Ark on the moon
As more and more species near extinction, scientists have been collecting samples of plants, animals and other organisms. They’ve been storing these cells, seeds and other materials in protected facilities across the globe. But climate change, environmental disasters and wars…
