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Gene that differs between humans and Neanderthals could shed light on the species’ disappearance, mouse study suggests

Gene that differs between humans and Neanderthals could shed light on the species’ disappearance, mouse study suggests

A protein that helps synthesize DNA is different in modern humans than it is in Neanderthals and Denisovans — our closest extinct relatives — and new experiments in mice genetically modified to express the modern human version hint that this may have made us behave differently. That discovery, in turn, could shed light on why Neanderthals and Denisovans vanished, researchers …

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NetEase Given Green Light to Craft Original Marvel Rivals Heroes

NetEase Given Green Light to Craft Original Marvel Rivals Heroes

While there’s no shortage of characters to draw from Marvel’s decades-long history, could we see an original character design at some point in Marvel Rivals’ future? That seems like a real possibility, given NetEase’s recent statement to us about it at the recent Marvel Rivals Ignite tournament held in Guangzhou, China. Could NetEase Be Developing Original Characters for Marvel Rivals? …

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Giant ‘X’ appears over Chile as 2 celestial beams of light cross: Space photo of the week

Giant ‘X’ appears over Chile as 2 celestial beams of light cross: Space photo of the week

The Milky Way and zodiacal light crisscross above the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile. (Image credit: CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/P. Horálek (Institute of Physics in Opava)) QUICK FACTS What it is: The luminous band of the Milky Way and the faint glow of zodiacal light Where it is: Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, Chile When it was shared: Aug. 6, 2025 This stunning …

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Ryan Preece soars to second career Busch Light Pole Award at Richmond – NASCAR.com

Ryan Preece soars to second career Busch Light Pole Award at Richmond  NASCAR.com NASCAR Friday schedule at Richmond Raceway  Yahoo Sports NASCAR TV schedule this weekend: Cup Series, Truck Series and Modified Tour set for Richmond Raceway  Hendrick Motorsports Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup drivers ahead of Richmond race  NBC Sports In hunt for playoffs, Preece wins Richmond pole  ESPN Source link

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New WSU research sheds light on Coho salmon die-offs linked to car-tire chemical

New WSU research sheds light on Coho salmon die-offs linked to car-tire chemical

PULLMAN, Wash. — Scientists at Washington State University’s (WSU) Puyallup Research & Extension Center have been working to find out why coho salmon in Puget Sound creeks seem to suffocate after rainstorms. Coho, or silver salmon are born in freshwater streams in the Pacific Northwest, swimming hundreds of miles to the ocean, where they spend most of their lives. A …

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Strange light observed in Iowa night skies, astronomer explains why

Strange light observed in Iowa night skies, astronomer explains why

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – A strange light was observed in Iowa night skies Tuesday. One astronomer provided an explanation for the light on X. Jonathan McDowell shared his expertise, writing in his post that the light was actually an upper stage rocket from the Airane 6. Strange light observed in Iowa night skies, astronomer explains why(Wilda G Solberg) The …

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Mysterious light over upstate New York was tail of a Vulcan rocket launch – Times Union

Mysterious light over upstate New York was tail of a Vulcan rocket launch  Times Union Light in the sky surprised people across Philadelphia region on Tuesday night. Here’s what it was  6abc Philadelphia Strange object seen in the sky Tuesday night in the Philly region  NBC10 Philadelphia Alien ship? Satellite? Strange glowing light spotted in skies above Massachusetts  WCVB What was that? Spiral light …

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Documentary on the ’90s Cowboys will shine brighter light on 30 years of failure

Documentary on the ’90s Cowboys will shine brighter light on 30 years of failure

Officially, it’s called America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys. Unofficially, it’s The Jerry Show. Technically, the upcoming Netflix series focuses on the glory (hole) days that have long passed Jerry Jones by. Personally, I can’t wait to watch the eight-part documentary. But after watching the trailer, it’s obvious that it focuses on the team that won three Super Bowls …

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