Genomic tool can help measure resilience in Merino sheep
A new resilience test for merino sheep is using hereditary markers to help producers identify which animals are better able to cope with stressors in their environment.
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A holoparasitic plant replaces its own genes with host DNA to survive
All living organisms are known to inherit genes, DNA sequences that contain instructions for producing specific proteins and performing biological functions, from their parents. In some cases, however, genes can also shift between different species via a process known as
US government would get 5% stake in OpenAI under Sam Altman proposal: report
Sam Altman has argued that broad public ownership is the best way to ensure Americans benefit from the enormous wealth AI is expected to generate.
Albanian police fire water cannon as protests against Trump-linked luxury resort continue
The government says the development on the Adriatic coast would be transformational for the former communist nation as it seeks to enter the high-end tourism market and pushes for European Union membership.
Persona 5 spinoff adding Persona 3 Reload's most requested feature
The Persona 5 mobile title will get a visit from Kotone Shiomi, the beloved character from Persona 3 Portable.
How to fly to Asia from Europe for less: All the budget airline routes to know about
In this guide, we’re helping you discover the most affordable flight routes between Europe and Asia.
PNG received millions after Cyclone Maila, but some residents still wait for relief
Cash donations from China and Australia made headlines, but government has helped only ‘severely affected’ areas.
Gary Glitter Charged With ‘Historic’ Sexual Offenses, Including Alleged Intercourse With Girl Under 13 Years Old
Gary Glitter, the former singer and convicted child sex offender, has been charged with historic sexual offenses dating back to 1978 and allegedly involving a girl who was under 13 years old. The BBC reported on Thursday that Glitter — who is currently serving a 16-year prison
Report from a cruise full of celebrity impersonators ....
Report from a cruise full of celebrity impersonators . “A woman sat a toddler down beside us, while another, larger toddler tugged at her capris. At this point, every child was starting to look like Wallace Shawn.”
New polling reveals the Senate battleground map: Join the live discussion
New polling in six key Senate races shows where things stand in the battle for control of the upper chamber of Congress. Plus, a look at Michigan and Minnesota's Democratic Senate primaries after recent House wins by progressive candidates. Join The Hill’s Senior Vice President
Residents of Ethiopian town forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after rabies deaths
Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.
Enriching conversations with toddlers
Asking open-ended questions and weaving conversations into everyday activities helps toddlers' communication skills, new research shows. Three recently published University of Otago–Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka studies analyzed the outcomes of the Enhancing Rich Interactions (ENRICH)
Quantum semiconductor design could expand search for dark matter
Dark matter accounts for 85% of the matter in the universe, but scientists still do not know what it is made of. A study, published in Physical Review Letters, by Rice University researchers proposes a detector design that could help search for axions, hypothetical particles
‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Gets Imax Release as Gkids Adds Studio Ghibli Library in U.K., Ireland
Gkids has picked up U.K. and Ireland distribution rights to Studio Ghibli’s 23-title film library, adding theatrical, home video, TV and digital rights across the territory to its slate. The rollout begins with an Imax release of “Kiki’s Delivery Service” in the U.K. and
The natural history of every U.S. state is on display at a new D.C. exhibit
The Smithsonian Natural History Museum’s latest exhibit, “From These Lands,” connects visitors with America’s natural history.
Minimum wage has stagnated for 17 years — it’s time for a pay bump
Housing costs too much. Healthcare costs too much. Childcare costs too much. But for most workers, the most immediate problem is simpler: their paychecks are too low.
LIST: The stores, restaurants that are open for July 4 this year
Forgot the hot dogs and fireworks? Need a snack on the road?
It’s Too Hot To Play Video Games
As summers get hotter and hotter, it's getting harder and more uncomfortable to play video games
How Mexico’s World Cup Run Brought a Small Oregon Town to Life
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GKids Acquires Studio Ghibli Library for U.K. and Ireland
GKids will kick off a series of Ghibli re-releases with the Imax release of Hayao Miyazaki's 'Kiki’s Delivery Service' in August.
Heavy Lifter – “Control”
Oakland's Heavy Lifter describe their sound as "queer post-bubblegum slut grunge," which makes some kind of sense once you hear their new single "Control." There's a woozy slowcore quality to this song, released through their city's Cherub Dream Records. The music creeps along
Postal Service's proposed restrictions on mail-in voting blocked
A federal judge has halted the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) proposed changes to its mail-in ballot delivery procedures, dealing another blow to President Trump’s effort to restrict the practice he has long criticized. Postmaster General David Steiner confirmed last week that
Trump: Gas prices not falling fast enough
President Trump on Wednesday acknowledged that while oil costs are dropping, gas prices are not following suit fast enough, ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. "Just as I promised, Oil Prices are plummeting FAST, and Gas Prices at the pump are dropping too, but not as fast as
AI won’t save advertising, says Digitas’ Amy Lanzi
We’ve got a special Decoder today — I had the chance to talk with Amy Lanzi, the CEO of Digitas North America, in front of a live audience at the Uber Villa at the Cannes Lions advertising festival in the South of France. I know, it’s a hard gig, but I do it for you. […]
Nintendo's massive Elephant Mario statue pre-orders are up, price revealed
First 4 Figures is releasing a collectible statue for Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Elephant Mario power-up, and that is neat.
Boy dies from rabies after waking up to bat on his face
According to a journal report, the unnamed boy died several weeks after the bat landed on his face while on vacation in Ontario.
AI could bring satellite crop monitoring to the world's most vulnerable farms
Small farms grow much of the world's food, but from space they are nearly invisible. Their fields are tiny and ill-defined, and the satellite tools built to track crops were designed for the large, uniform fields of industrial agriculture, not the sub-hectare plots that feed
Brussels supports air conditioning—but not as the main answer
Cooling Europe's cities will require a combination of measures, with air conditioning serving as just one element of a broader climate adaptation strategy, one EU official said.
How much will Americans spend on Fourth of July food this year?
Ten of the 12 Fourth of July staples tracked by the American Farm Bureau Federation cost more than they did a year ago.
Indie Game Engine Will Require ‘All Code To Be Human-Authored’ Following An AI Code ‘Shitshow’
'AI contributions have the added pain of being demoralizing,' the Godot team wrote
How to bag a bargain flight
Finance expert Laura Pomfret shares her top tips for finding cheaper flights, from spotting rare error fares to knowing the best time to book. Plus, why airline bundles aren't always the bargain they seem.
Prince of Persia creator returns with perfect America 250 gift for July 4
Liberty is a new graphic novel from Jordan Mechner that might be a history buff dad's American Revolution dream gift.