Science
"Resurrecting Legends: The Genetic Revival of the Dire Wolf"
On April 7, a biotechnology company in Texas, U.S., named Colossal Biosciences announced that they had resurrected a dire wolf, a large dangerous predator that went extinct more than 10,000 years ago. In a paper uploaded by the company on April 11, Colossal Biosciences claimed that the genomes of the gray wolf and the dire wolf are 99.94% identical, implying that 2.445 billion of the 2.447 billion base pairs were in the same places in the two genomes.Scientists extracted DNA from ancient dire wolf fossils, including a 13,000-year-old tooth and a 72,000-year-old ear bone.They sequenced the dire wolf genome and identified 20 key genetic differences between dire wolves and their closest living relative, the gray wolf.It takes surprisingly few genetic changes to spell the difference between a living species and an extinct one. Like other canids, a wolf has about 19,000 genes. Creating the dire wolves called for making just 20 edits in 14 genes in the common gray wolf, but those tweaks gave rise to a host of differences.The dire wolf genome analyzed to determine what those changes were was extracted from two ancient samples—one a 13,000-year-old tooth, the other a 72,000-year-old ear bone.
By San Rafael . A10 months ago in Earth
The Last Normal Year: A Storm Named Superintelligence Is Coming. AI-Generated.
2025 might just be the last normal year of your life. Our civilization was once transformed by electricity. Then came the internet- it reshaped everything: our society, economy, politics and communication.
By Shamim Hasan10 months ago in Earth
A Major Wind Project Stalls in New York, Raising Concerns for U.S. Renewable Energy Goals. AI-Generated.
New York, NY — Developers attempted to secure crucial financial adjustments from the state, but were unsuccessful, putting a high-profile offshore wind project in New York in jeopardy. The impasse has far-reaching consequences, not only for New York's clean energy goals but also for the entire offshore wind industry in the United States, which is already experiencing difficulties with financing, supply chain delays, and rising costs. Experts warn that if policymakers and developers can’t find a solution, the setback could slow America’s transition to renewable energy, jeopardizing state and federal climate goals.
By Gaming Sayem10 months ago in Earth
Earth’s Deepest Abyss
The Mariana Trench represents the deepest section known to exist in every ocean worldwide by settling in the western Pacific Ocean. At its deepest section the underwater trench extends deeper than Mount Everest could reach with its maximum height while reaching 36,000 feet below sea level (10,984 meters). This ocean trench stretches more than 1,500 miles at 2,550 kilometers while forming a curved scar across the ocean's floor so it received its name after the Mariana Islands.
By Arefin Foysal10 months ago in Earth
Most recent earthquake. . AI-Generated.
http htternat Recent Earthquake in Myanmar: A Catastrophic Event Myanmar experienced a disastrous earthquake of 7.7 to 7.9 on March 28, 2025. The epicenter was near Mandalay in Sagaing Region, making it the strongest earthquake that hit Myanmar since 1912. The effects of the quake were felt in neighboring countries like Thailand, China, and Vietnam.
By Farjana Akter10 months ago in Earth
The Importance of the Moon for US policy. AI-Generated.
The Moon and the Arctic: Parallels in Policy and Governance As humanity prepares for a new era of lunar exploration and potential settlement, the Moon’s harsh and enigmatic environment has drawn comparisons to Earth’s polar regions—especially the Arctic. Both are extreme frontiers marked by unique scientific value, environmental vulnerability, and complex governance challenges. Given these similarities, there is a compelling case for adapting the successful policy frameworks and international cooperation models developed for the Arctic to guide our approach to the Moon.
By Amor Zella Gold10 months ago in Earth
Astronomers say they’ve found strongest ever ‘hints’ of life beyond our solar system
The strongest ever "Hints" of life beyond our solar system are discovered by astronomers. Astronomers have reported the strongest evidence yet suggesting the possibility of life beyond our solar system, in a groundbreaking development that has the potential to reshape our understanding of the cosmos. The discovery, made through the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), focuses on the atmospheric analysis of a distant exoplanet where signs of potential biological activity have been detected.
By GLOBAL NEWS10 months ago in Earth
“India’s Hidden Wealth: A Deep Dive into the Net Worth of Its Natural Resources”. AI-Generated.
India’s Hidden Wealth: A Deep Dive into the Net Worth of Its Natural Resources India is not only a land of cultural and spiritual richness but also a nation blessed with an extraordinary bounty of natural resources. These natural endowments — including minerals, fuels, forests, water, and renewable energy sources — have powered India's civilization for millennia and continue to serve as the bedrock of its modern industrial and economic development.
By Say the truth 10 months ago in Earth
"Vietnam's Wealth Uncovered: A Journey Through Economic Growth, Natural Riches, and National Prosperity"
Vietnam’s Wealth Uncovered: An Exploration of Its Economic Ascendancy and National Value From the remnants of conflict to the luminous skyline of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant economies. This article investigates the economic evolution of Vietnam, examining its GDP, national assets, industries, and estimated value, while emphasizing the elements driving its extraordinary advancement.
By Say the truth 10 months ago in Earth
Found Strongest Ever ‘Hints’ of Life Beyond Our Solar System - Astronomers
The search for extraterrestrial life has taken a monumental leap forward. Astronomers have detected what they describe as the strongest ever “hints” of life beyond our solar system. This groundbreaking discovery revolves around the detection of potential biosignatures—chemical indicators of life—on a distant exoplanet. While scientists remain cautious, the findings have ignited excitement across the scientific community and beyond.
By Jahin Khan10 months ago in Earth
