A groundbreaking study has shed new light on the social and political standing of Celtic women in Iron Age England. DNA analysis of skeletal remains has revealed a pattern of matrilocality, where married women stayed in their home communities while their partners came from outside the area. This female-centered marriage pattern is associated with greater…
Apple has blocked several ByteDance apps, including TikTok, in the US following a bill passed last year that would force the company to sell the short video app or face a ban. The affected apps include CapCut, Lemon8, and Marvel Snap, among others. The shutdown is a result of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary…
A team of researchers at Newcastle University in the UK has developed a novel MRI technique that can quantify lung function, providing a more accurate and sensitive assessment of respiratory diseases. The technique uses inhaled perfluoropropane to visualize lung ventilation and has shown promising results in detecting early changes in lung function, even in patients…
A group of 58 researchers has proposed a revised definition of obesity, shifting the focus from body mass index (BMI) to excess body fat and its impact on the body. This new approach aims to improve clinical care, public-health policies, and societal attitudes toward obesity, which affects over 1 billion people worldwide and is linked…
MEXC, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has unveiled its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing remarkable growth and achievements. The report highlights the platform’s user base surpassing 30 million, listing over 3,000 tokens, and distributing over $100 million in airdrops. This milestone underscores MEXC’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional trading experiences to users worldwide. Forecast for…
A new podcast series, “United by Fire,” explores the complex relationship between humans and wildfires in the United States. The series delves into the impact of climate change on fire seasons, the suppression of beneficial fires, and the risks associated with living in fire-prone areas. As wildfires continue to ravage the country, society must adapt…
Google has begun requiring users to enable JavaScript to use Google Search, citing the need to better protect its services and users from malicious activity and improve the overall search experience. This move may impact accessibility tools and third-party tools that rely on JavaScript. The decision may also be aimed at inhibiting tools that give…
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology and the University of Southern California have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of biomedical engineering. They have designed a hydrogel-based, image-guided, bioresorbable acoustic microrobot (BAM) that can deliver targeted doses of cancer-fighting drugs to destroy malignant tumors while sparing healthy bodily tissues. The microrobots use a…
A recent study by Paul Jensen, a microbial-systems biologist at the University of Michigan, has revealed that just ten bacterial species account for half of all publications, while nearly three-quarters of all named bacteria don’t have a single paper devoted to them. This bias towards a small number of model organisms has significant implications for…
The cryptocurrency mining industry is undergoing a significant shift towards environmentally friendly energy sources, with companies like KSD Miner leading the charge. This change is expected to reduce costs and increase profits for miners, making cloud mining a more attractive option for those seeking a stable passive income. KSD Miner’s innovative platform allows users to…
