The first people to migrate to the Americas carried a unique genetic relic from extinct human groups, Neanderthals and Denisovans. This archaic variation may have helped early Americans fight diseases in their new environment. A recent study found that 1 in 3 Mexicans alive today carry a Denisovan-specific gene variant, which is beneficial for immune … Read more
James Gunn’s Peacemaker has become a crucial component of the nascent DC Universe, demonstrating the director’s ability to breathe new life into the company’s most valuable characters. The show’s second season is an eight-part series that builds upon the first while introducing new layers, including multiverse exploration. In Season 2, Peacemaker faces off against his … Read more
The recent Battlefield 6 beta has been a welcome surprise in the gaming community, as it marked one of the first actual playtests for an unfinished game instead of a glorified demo. Unlike previous betas that felt more like demos to sell pre-orders, the BF6 beta has shown significant tweaks to core gameplay mechanics. Battlefield … Read more
Acclaimed authors Andy Behrman Khan and Mick Billingham have taken on the trend of “cosy crime” novels, with Khan’s new James Bond story and Billingham’s Detective Miller series gaining popularity. Khan’s Quantum of Menace, set for release in October, will see Q Branch agent turned detective. The author credits the recent resurgence of cosy crime … Read more
BBC Verify has been providing live fact-checking and verification for BBC News during a significant crisis situation in Gaza. In support of the UN-backed IPC, our team has monitored food supplies entering Gaza and evaluated the Israeli government’s response to the famine report. We also verified more footage showing a major Ukrainian attack on a … Read more
Joe Burrow, the 28-year-old quarterback, believes no one is playing the position better than him right now. The Bengals are headed into their sixth season with Burrow, who has been to two Pro Bowls, won Comeback Player of the Year twice, and made it to a Super Bowl and two AFC title games. Burrow’s success … Read more
Senior VP of Operations at Seneca Therapeutics, Hung Trinh, has shared an update on the current progress and future perspectives of RNA-based cancer vaccines. These breakthrough treatments train the immune system to recognize and attack specific cancer cells. Recent clinical trials have shown impressive results, with one melanoma treatment reducing cancer recurrence by 44% when … Read more
The Washington Commanders have traded running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Sources confirmed to ESPN that the trade was made after Robinson did not play in Monday’s preseason game against Cincinnati, signaling the end of his relationship with the franchise. The team had planned to release … Read more
Researchers have identified sex-specific lipid differences that may contribute to the higher incidence of Alzheimer’s disease among women. A study analyzing plasma samples from 841 participants found that women with Alzheimer’s disease had lower levels of unsaturated lipids, including omega fatty acids, compared to cognitively healthy women. In contrast, men showed no significant differences in … Read more
A recent study by Tamar Makin at the University of Cambridge has challenged the long-held idea that the brain can rewire itself after an amputation, which could have significant implications for treating phantom limb pain. Researchers compared brain activity before and after amputation using MRI scans and found no evidence of brain reorganization. The study … Read more