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Many animals, plants losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable
Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changesABC News - 1d -
Now Only This One Jim Carrey Movie Has Made More Than Sonic 3 At The Box Office
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 continues to succeed at the box office, and it's now become actor Jim Carrey's No. 2 movie of all time based on global performance at the box office.. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has ...GameSpot - 1d -
Study of more than 600 animal and plant species finds genetic diversity has declined globally
Analysis by dozens of scientists internationally notes urgent conservation efforts could halt or even reverse losses. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...The Guardian - 1d -
Pug life: Woman has rescued more than 2,500 of the lovable 'clowns of the dog world'
A woman in South Africa has rescued more than 2,500 pugs over the years after she and her husband sold their house, lived in a trailer home for a while and generally reset their lives to help as ...ABC News - 1d -
Build a global genetic database — ‘stolen’ children deserve it
The science now exists to help parents and NGOs track down kids coercively adopted in wartimeFinancial Times - 1d -
Wider LA areas will be ‘more flammable’ due to climate change, study finds
Climate change caused primarily by fossil fuel burning had increased the likelihood of the California fires, scientists sayFinancial Times - 2d -
Office Plants Add Warmth to the Workplace. These Species Will Thrive There
A touch of green makes the workplace better and reduces employee stress. These plants will do well in the world of cubicles.Inc. - 2d -
This missile maker has a backlog of more than $200 billion, with ‘unprecedented’ demand for more
RTX shares zoomed toward a record high Tuesday after the defense and aerospace giant guided for a strong 2025, with backlog of more than $200 billion between its aviation and defense businesses.MarketWatch - 2d -
‘An unusual find’: 66m-year-old animal vomit discovered in Denmark
Experts say vomit, probably from a fish, is made up of sea lilies and is an important contribution to reconstructing past ecosystems. A piece of fossilised vomit, dating back to when dinosaurs ...The Guardian - 2d -
Red Dead Redemption 2 Has More Players Than Ever On Steam Thanks To Its Biggest Discount Yet
Red Dead Redemption 2 is breaking its Steam concurrent player record five years after its release on Valve's platform, all thanks to a huge Rockstar Games publisher sale that sees the western ...GameSpot - 3d -
Dangerous temperatures could kill 50% more Europeans by 2100, study finds
Net increase of 80,000 deaths a year projected in hottest scenario, with milder winters failing to redress balance. Dangerous temperatures could kill 50% more people in Europe by the end of the ...The Guardian - 3d -
People With A.D.H.D. Are Likely to Die Significantly Earlier Than Their Peers, Study Finds
A large study found that men lost seven years of life expectancy and women lost nine years, compared with counterparts without the disorder.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Extinct Human Species Lived in a Brutal Desert, Study Finds
A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
How continuous improvement led to a solution for a global animal health challenge
PIC's PRRS-Resistant Pig protects pigs from a devastating global swine disease. This solution provides disease resistance, creates healthier pigs, reduces the need for antibiotics and increase ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Wales failing to tackle alarming decline in nature, report finds
One in six Welsh species threatened with extinction but report says Welsh government lacks ‘action and investment’. The Welsh government is failing to halt the “alarming” decline in nature, putting ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Evacuations lifted for more than 1,000 after fire erupts in California battery storage plant
About 1,500 people were instructed to leave Moss Landing and the Elkhorn Slough area.NBC News - Jan. 18 -
Cancer in women and young people is increasing, study finds
New data from the American Cancer Society shows overall cancer deaths are down but the number of women and young adults with cancer is up, according to a new study. CBS News' Michael George reports.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Cancer cases are increasing in women while declining in men, report finds
Cancer cases are shifting from men to women in the U.S., and from older to younger adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Dementia risk may be twice as high as Americans live longer, study finds
The risk of developing dementia may be much higher than previously thought, a study published in the journal Nature Medicine has found.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Gaza death toll 40% higher than official number, Lancet study finds
Analysis estimates death toll by end of June was 64,260, with 59% being women, children and people over 65. Research published in the Lancet medical journal estimates that the death toll in Gaza ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Gaza death toll may be 41% higher than official figures, study finds
The number of Palestinians killed during Israel's Gaza offensive is higher than local health authorities' figures suggest, researchers in London say.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Many Americans are leaving U.S. states with abortion bans, study finds
Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
VW's Scout has more than 50,000 EV reservations as automaker aims to grow U.S. share
LAS VEGAS — Scout Motors has received more than 50,000 refundable reservation deposits for its first electric pickups and SUVs, according to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
VW's Scout has more than 50,000 reservations for upcoming EVs as automaker aims to grow U.S. share
Volkswagen, which revived the old American brand, said Scout is part of its plan to grow its market share in the U.S.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Mark Cuban: I'd rather own bitcoin than gold if something bad happens to the economy—'I think it has more value'
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban says bitcoin can function as a store of value and a currency in case of economic turmoil. It even has some advantages over gold.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Quarter of freshwater species face extinction risk, research finds
Fish, shrimps and crabs threatened by pollution and land use changes, study involving over 1,000 scientists concludesFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
More breast cancer cases found when AI used in screenings, study finds
First real-world test finds approach has higher detection rate without having a higher rate of false positives. The use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening increases the chance of ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
‘Sandwich carers’ suffer long mental health toll, study finds
Research increases scrutiny over levels of state support for adults who look after children and elderly relativesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds
Wastewater, even after treatment to make it drinkable, contains high levels of PFAS, according to researchers.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Less than 0.1% of U.S. minors take gender-affirming medication, study finds
A new study in the journal JAMA Pediatrics found that less than 0.1% of adolescents in the U.S. were prescribed puberty blockers or gender-affirming hormones.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Electricity co-operation post-Brexit has far more positives than negatives
A simple trading agreement would suit both Europe and the UKFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
More than 500 animals killed by smoke inhalation in Dallas shopping mall fire
A structure fire that erupted at a Dallas shopping center Friday morning killed over 500 animals, most of which were small birds, according to authorities.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
The Trump Administration May Find It Can’t Do Without Diversity
Diversity was a virtue in the Biden administration. The Trump administration may discover the same thing.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Fire at Dallas pet shop kills more than 500 animals
Animals, mostly birds, die of smoke inhalation in incident at shopping centre in Texas. More than 500 animals have died after a fire broke out in a shopping centre in Dallas.. The 579 animals, ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Trump Has Reeled in More Than $200 Million Since Election Day
The president-elect has boasted about the donations for his inauguration, library and political activities from those seeking favor or perhaps in some cases, atonement.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
More than 2,200 people died in Mediterranean in 2024, UN finds
Figure includes hundreds of children, who make up one in five migrants trying to reach Europe fleeing war and poverty. More than 2,200 people either died or went missing in the Mediterranean while ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Breast cancer rates rising fastest in younger women, study finds
New research reveals breast cancer rates are increasing faster among younger women than any other group. Elaine Quijano reports on the findings.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Cambridge study aims to find out if dogs and their owners are on same wavelength
Scientists to examine if humans’ and dogs’ brains synchronise when they interact in a way similar to parents and babies. Standing patiently on a small fluffy rug, Calisto the flat-coated retriever ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Scandinavians came to Britain long before Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, finds study
Genetic analysis of Roman soldier or gladiator buried in York reveals 25% of his ancestry came from Scandinavia. People with Scandinavian ancestry were in Britain long before the Anglo-Saxons or ...The Guardian - Jan. 1