A mysterious 300,000-year-old skull found in a Greek cave has been dated by researchers using a new method of analysis. The Petralona fossil, which is distinct from both humans and Neanderthals, was discovered to be part of an ancient human group that lived alongside Neanderthals during the Pleistocene era. The study, published online August 14 … Read more
Palantir stock surged nearly 2.3% as of 2:37 p.m. ET today, bringing its gains to 4.5% earlier in the day. The reason behind this sudden move remains unclear, but it’s likely driven by the broader market rally. After a six-day losing streak, Palantir appears to be bouncing back alongside the Dow Jones Industrial Average and … Read more
A new study suggests that women may be able to protect themselves from Alzheimer’s disease by consuming omega fatty acids found in fish or taking supplements. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 841 people, including 306 with Alzheimer’s and 370 healthy individuals, and found that women with the disease had lower levels of certain unsaturated fats … Read more
The Washington Commanders have agreed to trade running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick, sources confirmed. The move comes just weeks before the season opener and reshapes the team’s rushing corps. Robinson was expected to be the starting running back for the third consecutive season, … Read more
Justin Truman, previously general manager for Destiny 2 and chief development officer, has been appointed as the new studio head at Bungie. In a statement, Truman expressed his commitment to supporting the team and working together to continue pouring hearts into Bungie’s worlds. The move comes during a challenging time for the company, marked by … Read more
Asteroid Bennu, a mysterious and ancient space rock, has been shedding new light on the solar system’s early days. Samples of Bennu collected by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission in 2020 have provided valuable insights into its origins, revealing that it is a mixture of dust from our solar system, organic matter from interstellar space, and pre-solar … Read more
The US economy showed signs of weakness in the first half of 2024, with GDP growth slowing to 1.2 percent annually. The slowdown is attributed to uncertainty created by Trump’s tariff threats, mass deportation, and government cutbacks. Job growth has also been sluggish, averaging 38,000 new jobs per month since April, which is lower than … Read more
Germany’s economy has entered a steeper-than-expected recession, with its GDP contracting by 0.3% in the second quarter. This is more severe than the initial estimate of a 0.1% decline. The main reason for this correction is the weakness in manufacturing sector, which was impacted by a surge in US businesses taking advantage of tariff-free exports … Read more
Idaho has reported its third measles case in two weeks, all of which are in unvaccinated children. The cases, located in Bonner and Kootenai counties, do not appear to be linked, suggesting that the virus is spreading more widely. According to Dr. Christine Hahn, Idaho’s state epidemiologist, without a clear connection between the cases, it’s … Read more
Yahoo on julmautunut tietosuojan ja evästeiden käyttöössään. Konsernin omistamien sivustot, kuten Yahoo, AOL, Engadget, In The Know ja Makers, käyttävät henkilötietoja ja evästeitä sisältävässä sidosryhmässä. Jos haluat kieltää evästeen käytön ja sidosryhmän tietojen käytön vastaavatun luonteerisen evästen käyttöösi, voit tehdä seuraavia toimia: – Napsauta “Hylkää kaikki” -valinta sivustollamme. – Napsauta “Hallitse tietosuoja-asetuksesi” -valinta sivustollamme. – … Read more