Scientists Genetically Engineer Mice with Thick Hair Like the Extinct Woolly Mammoth
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Woolly Mouse, Woolly Mammoth. Could Humans Be Woolly Too?
Colossal Biosciences’ latest milestone could rebuild ecosystems—and inform human gene therapy.Inc. - 3d -
FTAV’s further reading
D&D; dollar dominance; Tesla protests; woolly miceFinancial Times - 12h -
Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn
In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species. Donald Trump ’s administration , backed by House Republicans and Elon Musk ...The Guardian - 3h -
For Patients Needing Transplants, Hope Arrives on Tiny Hooves
Some scientists are confident that organs from genetically modified pigs will one day be routinely transplanted into humans. But substantial ethical questions remain.The New York Times - 21h -
Are Genetically Modified Pigs The Future of Organ Transplantation?
How have the first patients fared after receiving organ transplants from genetically modified pigs? Roni Caryn Rabin, a health reporter on the Science desk of The New York Times, looks at the ...The New York Times - 1d -
Pragma raises $12.75M for backend game engine for live services games
Pragma, a backend game engine empowering studios to build scalable, live-service games, said it has raised $12.75 million.VentureBeat - 4h -
T3 Aire IQ Review: A Great Hair Dryer, in Theory
This efficient, smart hair dryer would feel more intelligent if it got the basics right.Wired - 4d -
Peer raises $10.5M for metaverse engine, launches 3D personal planets
Peer announced today it's raised new funding to build its AI-powered metaverse engine and launched its "personal planets" feature.VentureBeat - 5d -
‘All Hockey Hair Team’ Creator Discusses Minnesota High School Tournament
Minnesota’s high school hockey tournament is a fashion show of mullets, perms and bleach. With his “All Hockey Hair Team,” John King chronicles the lettuce and flow.The New York Times - 1d -
Healthy Returns: Wegovy is linked to an increased risk of hair loss, study suggests
Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug Wegovy is linked to an increased risk of hair loss, a study suggests. Meanwhile, Dexcom received a warning letter from FDA.CNBC - 1h -
How Babba Rivera Built Her Own Destiny—and a Best-Selling Latinx Hair Brand
The mother of four has raised $11.5 million in funding since launching hair care brand Ceremonia in 2020.Inc. - 7h -
Nasa announces shuttering of two departments and office of chief scientist
Office of technology, policy and strategy and one covering DEI initiatives were eliminated in line with ‘efficiency’ cuts. Nasa announced on Monday it had eliminated the office of its chief ...The Guardian - 22h -
5 years later, long Covid is still a medical mystery. Here's what scientists have learned.
What causes long Covid? Scientists don't fully understand why some develop disabling chronic complications after recovering from the virus. Clues are emerging.NBC News - 7h -
A Young Prince of Luxembourg Dies of a Rare Genetic Disease
Prince Frederik, 22, was a founder and the creative director of a foundation that raised awareness of POLG disorder.The New York Times - 1d -
Dramatic video shows thick smoke, flames after Pennsylvania plane crash
Dramatic video captured smoke and flames after a plane crashed in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Emergency crews responded to the site, and according to the Federal Aviation Administration, five ...NBC News - 1d -
'I couldn't cope if I passed rare skin condition to my kids'
A genetic testing service based in Devon is praised by a woman with a rare skin condition.BBC News - 12h -
How to Watch NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH Missions Launch on a SpaceX Rocket
The postponement, driven primarily by thick clouds, was the second scrub of the flight since an issue with the rocket on Saturday night.The New York Times - 16h -
Hit by ‘Gut Punches,’ Scientists Band Together to Protest Trump
Stand Up for Science aims to revive a movement that started in 2017, but with an all-new team and a more focused vision.The New York Times - 5d -
NASA Eliminates Chief Scientist and Other Jobs at Its Headquarters
About 19 positions will be cut, including those in offices focused on technology policy and diversity, equity and inclusion.The New York Times - 15h -
TikToker jailed in Indonesia for telling Jesus to cut his hair
Rights groups have condemned the sentence, made under a controversial online hate-speech law.BBC News - 12h -
What will a tripolar world look like?
It will not go down well for US markets or for relations with traditional alliesFinancial Times - 1d -
England match like Wales' World Cup final - George
England vice-captain Jamie George says the Six Nations finale in Cardiff will be like a "World Cup final" for Wales as they seek to end a 16-match losing streak.BBC News - 1d -
DOGE likely subject to open records law, judge rules
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is likely covered under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a federal judge ruled late Monday, rejecting the Trump administration’s position that ...The Hill - 17h -
Humans Have Been Perfecting Avocados for 7,500 Years
Ancient peoples of Latin America saved the fleshy fruits from extinction and gradually made them tastier.The New York Times - 15h -
How to Empower Employees to Think and Act Like Owners
Learn how to engage employees and drive profit growth through transparency.Inc. - 3d -
How the SailGP Championship Is Like Formula 1 on Water
From towering catamarans racing at 60 M.P.H. to $12.8 million in prize money, here’s everything to know about the global competition.The New York Times - 1d -
Reporter Notebook: What does curiosity sound like?
Science fiction writer Isaac Asimov said, "The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'" John Dickerson explains how ...CBS News - 17h -
Live updates: Trump says he hates to 'predict things like that’ when asked if he expects a recession
House Republicans on Saturday unveiled a 99-page, six-month stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown and increase defense funding while seeking cuts for nondefense programs, which will ...The Hill - 1d -
Xbox Alpha update teaches a lesson about creating early-adopting updates
An insider alpha update on the Xbox resets the console back to factory settings and is a lesson for software engineers going forward.VentureBeat - 3d -
How Mayor Eric Adams Lost New York City
He promised law and order. Instead, his scandal-ridden mayoralty became a symbol — and engine — of the city’s chaos.The New York Times - 3d -
Starship Explosions Show SpaceX No Longer Defying Gravity
Consecutive losses of the Starship rocket suggest that the company’s engineers are not as infallible as its fans may think.The New York Times - 2d -
Musk’s Tweet-Fueled Bubble May Be About to Burst
His greatest achievement is building a financial cult that serves as the engine for his enormous wealth.The New York Times - 1d -
Google Says Its New AI Mode Will Help You Find Better, Deeper Information
The move to make search more efficient with generative AI is a clear shot at OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine.Inc. - 1d -
Can The Red Wings Make The Playoffs?
Nobody likes losing.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump Administration Sends Politically Charged Survey to Researchers
Scientists on overseas projects must say whether they work with communist governments and help combat “Christian persecution.”The New York Times - 3d -
Covid’s Long-Term Effects on the Lungs, Gut, Brain and More
Five years on, scientists are starting to understand how the virus can lead to long-term, sometimes invisible changes.The New York Times - 1d -
The cute whiskers are back on. Rare Mediterranean monk seals are cared for in a Greek rehab center
A Greek charity has been treating dozens of orphaned, sick and injured Mediterranean monk seals, rare marine mammals whose population had dwindled so dramatically that the species at one point ...ABC News - 1d -
Death Stranding 2 - Story, Release Date, And Everything We Know
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has a release date for later this year, giving fans of the 2019 game a brand-new adventure to experience in the ruins of a world where humanity is on the edge of ...GameSpot - 3h -
Get A Wireless Logitech Gaming Mouse For Only $28
It’s not uncommon for today’s best gaming mice to carry price tags over $100, but if you’re in the market for something much more affordable, check out the Logitech G305 Wireless Gaming Mouse ...GameSpot - 4d -
A Cheeto Shaped Like the Pokemon Charizard Sells for Nearly $90,000
A “Flamin’ Hot” snack with an uncanny resemblance to a fire-breathing Pokémon was a hit on the auction block. First it needed a custom case.The New York Times - 4d
