For years, scientists have assumed a straightforward family tree for humans, tracing our ancestors back to a single stream. However, new research from the University of Cambridge reveals that human evolution is more complex. According to the study, which analyzed modern human DNA, two populations separated 1.5 million years ago and reunited just 300,000 years … Read more
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s business empire is under fire after his company sold its Panama Canal port assets to a consortium that includes US investment firm BlackRock Inc., angering Beijing. Li, 96, is one of the world’s richest people with a net worth of $38 billion. His conglomerate owns assets in various industries, including … Read more
Scientists have created a new, high-resolution map of Antarctica’s landscape hidden beneath its ice, providing unprecedented detail on the continent’s bedrock and ice thickness. The Bedmap3 project incorporates over 60 years’ worth of data from satellites, ships, and even dog-drawn sleds to build a detailed picture of the frozen continent. The map reveals that some … Read more
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A recent study by University of California researchers has uncovered a significant link between daytime drowsiness and an increased risk of dementia in older women. The research found that even those who get their recommended eight hours of sleep per night may still be at risk due to poor quality rest. The study, conducted on … Read more
US bond yields surged Thursday as investors gained confidence that the Federal Reserve is sticking to its plan to cut interest rates. This optimism pushed five-year Treasury notes below a 4% yield for the first time since mid-March. Traders in the options market also indicate a potential further decrease in rates next month, with the … Read more
Apple has successfully developed its first custom-designed cellular modem, known as the C1, which performs surprisingly well in benchmark tests compared to the Qualcomm chip found in pricier iPhone 16 handsets. The C1 modem is part of the recently launched iPhone 16e and offers average download speeds of 560Mbps for the top 90th percentile of … Read more
A new chapter in the zodiac calendar has begun as Aries season kicks off on March 20, 2025. This fiery sign is known for its bold and adventurous nature, and today marks the perfect opportunity to tap into that energy. For those born under the signs of Pisces, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, … Read more
Hulu’s new series “Good American Family” starring Ellen Pompeo has taken a wild true-crime case and scrambled it into a complex family drama. The show tells the story of Natalia Grace, a Ukrainian-born orphan with dwarfism adopted by an American family who soon accuse her of being a troubled adult masquerading as a child. The … Read more
Malaysia’s government has given final approval for a Texas-based marine robotics company, Ocean Infinity, to renew its search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH370) in the southern Indian Ocean. The “no-find, no-fee” contract with Ocean Infinity will cover a new 15,000-square-kilometer search site. The company will be paid $70 million only if wreckage is discovered. … Read more