For years, the dense loops of repetitive DNA clustered near the middle of chromosomes were treated as evolutionary clutter. According to the new study published in Nature, titled ‘Meiotic pairing through barcode-like satellite DNA repeats‘, researchers working with fruit flies have shown that this so-called satellite DNA forms a kind of barcode: a unique combination…
China rejects Nepal’s ‘dam collapse’ claim China on Thursday rejected Nepal’s claim that the collapse of a “geological disaster dam” on the Chinese side triggered the massive devastation in Nepal.The Chinese embassy in Nepal called the claim “fake news”, including an allegation that China had failed to issue an early warning to the Nepali side,…
Image: The Guardian/Jenny Vickers A former dairy farm in the UK has undergone a striking transformation after humans stepped back and allowed natural processes to reshape the land. At Heal Somerset, a 460-acre site in Somerset acquired by the rewilding charity Heal in December 2022, the first three years of nature recovery have brought a…
Representative Image (AI-generated) For humans to travel deeper into space and remain there for months or even years, they will need much more than powerful rockets. Astronauts must have a continuous supply of oxygen, water and food, while waste and carbon dioxide must be carefully managed. On short missions, these needs can largely be met…
The expansion is an unusual second chapter for Stoneleigh, which was converted to a free public garden in 2016 when the family that owned the estate gifted it to Natural Lands. Two pieces of a historic Pennsylvania landscape were separated by a fence and a property line for more than a century. That division will…
An invasive species threat has reached a new stretch of the Colorado River, after scientists detected zebra mussel DNA in Utah’s portion of the river for the first time. The discovery has raised concerns among wildlife officials because zebra mussels can spread rapidly once established, potentially damaging infrastructure, disrupting recreation and altering freshwater ecosystems. The…
A red fox introduced to California more than a century ago might seem far removed from the fate of a small marsh bird. Yet the two became linked in the coastal wetlands of Southern California, where the light-footed Ridgway’s rail has struggled to survive. The bird spends much of its time concealed among cordgrass and…
Trail of devastation caused by floods Nepal came under the sudden force of a massive flood on Wednesday, leaving a trail of devastation as the Himalayan fury claimed at least 165 lives and left more than 800 people missing.The Himalayan nation’s northern region bore the brunt of the disaster, with Rasuwa district on China-Nepal border…
Candace Owens and Charlie Kirk (Image via Getty) Candace Owens’ debating ability has long drawn strong reactions, but a new social media post has shifted attention away from the outcome of any single debate. Instead, it focuses on Charlie Kirk’s role in helping Owens develop her skills. The post argues that Kirk recognized her talent…
A Hollywood Hills house linked to the investigation surrounding the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez has seen its monthly rent cut by more than $2,000, according to TMZ. The property, once rented by singer D4vd, is now sitting vacant after being placed on the market. The sharp reduction raises questions about whether the home’s connection…