An ancient capital, lost under the sand for more than 3400 years, may hold the answer to one of Egyptian history’s greatest mysteries.
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Why NASA’s return to Venus could help save the Earth
The space agency is launching two missions to study Venus’ atmosphere and geological history.
“I did a lot of screaming and jumping up and down,” Grinspoon tells Inverse. “I scared my dog.”
On Wednesday, NASA selected both DAVINCI+ and another Venus mission, VERITAS, to study the planet’s atmosphere and geological history. It will mark a return to Venus after decades away.
By returning to Venus, it could answer questions both intriguing, like if Venus ever had the right conditions for life, and existential, like if Venus is a vision of our future.
Dozens of fish products recalled in 17 states because of Listeria concerns
Banner Smoked Fish Inc. is recalling 43 of its s moked fish products in all package sizes, all package types and all lots, because of a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The problem was discovered through FDA routine inspection, and the products were found to be processed under unsanitary condition.
The recalled smoked fish were distributed through retail stores and also online in the New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, Nebraska, Arizona, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, Nevada, Oregon, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
Scientists Say They’ve Finally Sequenced the Entire Human Genome. Yes, All of It
This is a technological triumph.
Twenty-one years ago, researchers announced the first “draft” of sequencing the complete human genome. It was a monumental achievement, but the sequence was still missing about 8 percent of the genome. Now, scientists working together around the world say they’ve finally filled in that reclusive 8 percent.
If their work holds up to peer review and it turns out they really did sequence and assemble the human genome in its entirety, gaps and all, it could change the future of medicine.
Venusian Acid-Cooked Turkeys, or Why I Still Read Blog Comments…
A bit early, (or a lot late 🙂) but I love this post. Beverage warnings apply:
In a world where many blogs and websites are shutting down comment threads, I think we all need the occasional reminder of why we permit comments. Sure, you often learn something new from other people’s inputs, and sometimes get corrected when you step beyond the limits of your actual knowledge-base too far. But sometimes you read a comment that’s so brilliant, you just have to look up the commenter’s email, and beg them for permission to repost their work of art. This was one of those times.
