Other scientists are concerned and ethical questions linger over where the research on brain genes may lead. Scientists adding a human intelligence gene into monkeys - it's the kind of thing you'd see in a movie like Rise of the Planet of the Apes. But Chinese researchers have done just that, improving the short-term memories of […] The post What Happens When Scientists Put a Human Intelligence Gene Into a Monkey? appeared first on Organically...

Two individuals have been indicted in a $100 million price-fixing conspiracy that revolved around public contracts. The Vice President, and one employee of Sioux Erosion Control, Inc. (Sioux) are in the firing line of regulators. The company has also come under scrutiny for the part it played in the conspiracy around publicly funded transportation construction […] The post Two people charged in $100 million publicly-funded price-fixing...

Heavy rainfall in Haryana's Gurugram provided relief from the sweltering heat, but also led to waterlogging in several parts of the city.

Research found signs of ancient viruses in Neanderthal DNA that they may have gotten from ancient humans and could have contributed to their extinction.

A fringe theory called "panspermia" suggests that lifeforms can spread to new planets by hitching rides on meteors. New research lays out a roadmap for finding where these hypothetical, planet-hopping aliens may reside.

A massive 120-foot asteroid is barreling toward Earth at mind-boggling speeds of around 31,228 mph — and it's slated to pass within 4.18 million miles of the planet

Nine staff members from the UN's Palestinian refugee program may have been involved

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — British energy giant Drax Global, already under scrutiny for running afoul of environmental laws in multiple states, has disclosed to the state of Louisiana that its wood pellet production facilities emit hazardous air pollutants above their permitted limits. Drax is a key provider for British utilities and one of the renewable e...

The Perseverance rover was built for this moment—and it didn’t disappoint.

Hobbies are supposed to be our escape, a way to unwind and express ourselves outside the grind of daily life. But when the price tags on these pastimes start to soar, it’s easy to feel locked out of your own interests. Photography Photography once started as a simple hobby with a camera and a passion...

Pure Energy Turned Into Matter at Near Light Speed

A battery fire or hydrogen tank explosion is the worst nightmare of any owner of an electrified vehicle. But this grim potential was recently put to good use by Ukrainian fighters against Russian invaders, against whom they deployed a remote-operated bomb that was partially built using a Toyota Mirai hydrogen car’s fuel tank. In a sense, they might...

One marketing exec told Axios that Linda Yaccarino needs to resign and "save" her reputation.

San Francisco generates 5,000 tons of trash a day, and like many parts of the U.S., the city is blighted by litter. A city program is attempting to address the issue. Mark Strassmann explains.

Weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in its favor, the City Council of Grants Pass Oregon voted unanimously Wednesday night to adopt a new camping resolution. (Scripps News)

You may want to dig your peeler out of the back drawer.

The 245,000-acre fire, worsened by thunderstorms and strong winds, is so big it’s even creating its own weather. The Biggest Blaze in the US A massive wildfire currently burning near the Oregon–Idaho border, about 130 miles west of Boise, Idaho, has officially been called the biggest active blaze in the US – so big, in fact, that it’s creating its ... Read More

CNBC's Deirdre Bosa reports on tech's impact on the 2024 election.

Black smoke was seen surging from a cooling tower.

Local emergency responders were notified they should be "on increased civil protection readiness in order to face any fire incidents immediately," officials said.

California plans to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars. In a statement by The California Air Resources Board, it was announced that the board aims to make it happen by 2035. Starting in 2026, California will require 35 percent of new vehicles to be either partially or fully electric. Plug-in hybrids will count the same […] The post California prepares to ban all gas-powered vehicles from traffic by 2035 appeared first on Organically Human.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. has prepared for what could be significant attacks by Iran or its proxies in the Middle East as soon as this week, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday. Kirby said the U.S. had increased its regional force posture and shared Israel's concerns about a possible Iranian-backed attack after Iran and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas

As part of a new partnership with AccuWeather, Ecosia will display new forecast info in results such as the local air quality.

Disney faces challenges as customers push back against increased prices at its theme parks. Despite a 3% rise in revenue, Disney's operating income from U.S. parks fell by 6% in the second quarter of 2024. The company attributed this to higher costs from inflation and a greater-than-expected drop in consumer demand. Disney anticipates this trend may continue, potentially impacting future earnings. CFO Hugh Johnston noted a shift in behavior, with lower-income customers feeling pressured while higher-income guests travel more internationally.

After spending two and a half months in solitary confinement, freedom was the last thing on Ilya Yashin’s mind when the prison chief dropped by his dingy cell at the IK-3 prison in western Russia last month. The prison official was ostensibly on a routine round of inmate visits and, while flicking through papers, asked in passing: “By the way, how ...