Imagine a sci-fi story becoming reality in a Dallas laboratory. Ben Lamm, CEO of Colossal Biosciences, isn't bringing back dinosaurs like in Jurassic Park. Instead, his team is aiming to revive the woolly mammoth and other long-extinct species. This isn't just a crazy idea; they've raised $435 milli
Audi, a brand that helped shape Germany's car industry, hasn't always hit the mark. August Horch, Audi's founder, started the company in 1909 after leaving his first venture. Since then, Audi has faced struggles, like the years after World War II when it battled big names like Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at boosting the use of cryptocurrencies in the United States. This order also considers creating a national digital asset stockpile, marking a shift from Trump's earlier stance as a critic of crypto assets like Bitcoin. The order comes af
In areas hit hard by conflict, like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), religion often provides a safety net. But have you ever thought about how religious leaders step in to help with mental health? A recent survey dived deep into this topic. They talked to 151 people at a religious listen
Have you ever wondered how understanding dog behavior and numbers can help fight rabies? In Ethiopia's Amhara region, researchers are doing just that. They're studying owned dogs, looking at how they live and how many there are. Why? Because knowing this can help create better plans to control rabie
In a striking move, CNN recently revealed plans to lay off around 200 employees, largely from their TV division. This shift is part of a broader strategy to transition more heavily into digital operations. CEO Mark Thompson, formerly at The New York Times and BBC, is behind this change. He's been ta
Imagine you're taking medicine that your body refuses to accept because it mistakenly thinks it's an invader. This is a big problem in biologic therapies, where medicines like enzymes and gene therapies can trigger unwanted immune responses, making them less effective. Scientists are tackling this i
Ever wondered why some research papers are published in journals that seem too good to be true? Predatory journals are on the prowl, and they're not picky about what they publish. These publications prioritize profits over quality, often tricking researchers into submitting their work. To protect th
Ever wondered how scientists study sleep apnea in rodents? It turns out, they need to keep a close eye on these little critters around the clock. But why? Well, sleep apnea isn't just about snoring; it affects the body in many ways. By monitoring rodents for 24 hours and tracking changes over time,
Craniocervical junction dural arteriovenous fistulas (CCJ-DAVFs) are tricky blood vessel issues that can be tough to detect and cure. A recent study looked into two common treatments: surgery and a procedure called endovascular therapy. They wanted to see which one worked better. To do this, they ga
