“The kitten still had its whiskers and claws attached when it was pulled out of the permafrost, and was covered in a coat of “short, thick, soft, dark brown fur.” Its hair was about 20 to 30 millimeters long, according to researchers.” — from an article about finding a frozen sabertooth kitten.
Researchers have developed a vaccine against a hard-to-treat gut infection. I do wonder what RFK Jr. will do about it?
No, Cuba did not attack our diplomats with a sonic weapon.
In the modern, high-tech world, Hurricane Helene’s problems include shuttering quartz mining. Conflict in the South China Seas threatens Asia’s internet connectivity.
As the world gets hotter, hurricane-caused power blackouts can mean nightmarish overheating.
Is it possible that an experimental plant can turn water into fuel?
There have been some amazing woman astronomers, such as Nina Fleming who discovered the first white dwarf star. The Vera Rubin Observatory, named for a dark-matter researcher, has deleted sections of her biography discussing sexism in science.
Why Europe has better sunscreens than we can buy here.
How the betting industry has made online gambling like fast food and why that’s bad.
The anti-fax group Robert F. Kennedy Jr. founded promoted a book that claims polio isn’t a virus and the polio vaccine doesn’t work. One of my Senators, Thom Tillis, says he supports Kennedy because he’ll be a “disruptor” in health care. I agree, I just don’t think it’s a good thing.
No, calling anti-vaxxers bullshit artists and liars will not make things worse.
As a result of Co-President Musk stopping USAID funding, some people overseas are stuck with experimental drugs and implants in their body.
A 2023 article describes AI bias and stereotyping. I doubt things have improved since. Oh, and here’s an AI company that doesn’t want job applicants using AI to apply.
Apple offers top-flight encryption apps. The UK wants access.
No, the solution to bird flu’s impact on the egg supply is not to increase oil drilling.
Art by John Romita, Gil Kane, Pat Broderick, Dick Sprang (top to bottom). All rights remain with current holders.
