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In 2018, 11,336 American Gut participants mailed samples from used toilet paper to scientists; the dataset characterized microbial diversity on an unprecedented scaleIn an extensive research initiative, scientists collected toilet paper swabs from a diverse group of thousands worldwide, revealing a signi...
25 years after 9/11, TSA allows some visitors to enter American airport gates without ticketsTwenty-five years after 9/11 transformed US airport security, some non-flyers can once again accompany loved ones to the gate. TSA’s new Ga...
In 2012, Jason Mraz began farming 5 acres in California with organic practices. 14 years later, his family farm had grown thousands of trees while promoting regenerative agricultureSinger Jason Mraz has beautifully transformed his San Diego orchard into a thriving regenerative avocado farm. Since acquiring the property...
In 1850, California became 31st state of United States, more than 170 years later home to Hollywood poses strict challenge to Donald Trump, becomes key US House race to watch in midterm elections 2026California’s proposed admission immediately became part of the national debate over slavery. The territory sought admission as a free state...
Scientists found hidden gut bacterial populations linked to ageing, colorectal cancer and type 2 diabetes, and they can spread across continents within decadesRecent studies have uncovered unique genetic variations among common gut bacteria, revealing distinct populations that associate with aging...
Qualcomm strikes AI chip deal with Amazon, offers right to buy about $4 billion in stockThe deal also highlights increasingly intertwined financing in the AI boom, with Qualcomm granting Amazon warrants worth about $4 billion t...
From sugar to sleep: Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 6 anti-aging lessons he wishes he knew in his 20sThe choices we make daily greatly influence the ageing process of our bodies. Key contributors such as our dietary selections and quality o...
- Science says flamingos don’t start out pink: Here’s how their food changes the color of their feathers
Canthaxanthin is one of the major carotenoids associated with flamingo coloration. Astaxanthin and other carotenoid derivatives can also co...
Harvard-trained gut doctor eats these 4 foods every day to lower his colon cancer riskWhat we eat each day can have a major impact on gut health and the risk of certain diseases. According to Harvard-trained gut doctor Dr Sau...
In 2017, UC Riverside turned waste glass bottles into lithium-battery anode material; one bottle could supply 3-5 pouch cells, while coin cells kept 1,420 mAh/g after 400 cyclesEngineers have ingeniously repurposed discarded glass bottles, converting them into battery anode material. This innovative method turns wa...
Meet Tanishq Matthew Abraham, the 21-year-old American prodigy who graduated high school at 10, earned 3 degrees by 11 and published research at 14Tanishq Matthew Abraham graduated high school at age ten and earned three degrees by eleven. He obtained his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineerin...
Life on Earth has always used four DNA letters, but scientists have created a bigger genetic alphabet and found something unexpectedScientists have demonstrated RNA polymerase can read eight genetic letters. This enzyme accurately transcribes synthetic DNA, which nature ...
In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. Now, it provides 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water daily, but does it harm marine life or raise cost of living?In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. It now supplies 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water ...
Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Luka Modric: The superstar moves MLS came close to pulling offFootball stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric were close to MLS moves. Sporting Kansas City and Inter Miami explored signing Ronaldo, bu...
In 1940s, This Hollywood star bought over 500 acres in California; decades later, 417 acres were saved for wildlifeOnce the sprawling California ranch of actor James Cagney, this land has been transformed into a crucial conservation area. The Cagney brot...
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after record 200-plus days at seaThe USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived in Thailand after a long deployment. Its hull showed rust, and crew morale was reportedly ...
In 1987, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service captured 27 wild California condors to save them from extinction. 32 years later, the recovery program hatched its 1,000th chick, marking one of North America’s greatest wildlife recoveriesCalifornia condors faced extinction with only twenty-seven birds remaining. Conservationists captured all remaining birds for a successful ...
In 2000, San Diego sank the 366-foot HMCS Yukon off Mission Beach; from 2015 to 2020, nine divers recorded 237 observations across 58 marine speciesThe HMCS Yukon, a Canadian warship, was intentionally sunk near Mission Beach to foster a new artificial reef. Initial research from 2004 i...
In 1974, Skylab 4 astronauts returned after 84 days in orbit; flipped circuit breakers cut pitch-and-yaw control before Carr used backup mode for reentryThe Skylab 4 mission set a new record with astronauts spending 84 days in space, where they conducted crucial scientific experiments while ...
Scientists cored Clear Lake, finding ancient pollen records in sediment that reveal how California forests changed with past climate shiftsThe sediment cores from Clear Lake present a captivating window into California's forest history over the last half-million years. Research...