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The last population of woolly mammoths was isolated on Wrangel Island off the coast of Siberia 10,000 years ago, when sea levels rose and cut the mountainous island off from the mainland. A new genomic analysis reveals that the isolated mammoths, who lived on the island for the subsequent 6,000 years, originated from at most 8 individuals but grew to 200–300 individuals within 20 generations. The researchers report June 27 in the journal Cell that the Wrangel Island mammoths’ genomes showed signs of inbreeding and low genetic diversity but not to the extent that it can explain their ultimate (and mysterious) extinction.

Last surviving woolly mammoths were inbred but not doomed to extinction

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Study shows population on Arctic island was stable until sudden demise, countering theory of ‘genomic meltdown’

Freak event probably killed last woolly mammoths, scientists say

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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Horoscope of the day, Sunday, June 30th

The Independent

 A 43-year-old Australian avocado farmer found the fossilized remains of a pterosaur in the Australian outback that scientists now say is a new species of the prehistoric flying reptile which lived alongside the dinosaurs.Kevin Peterson, who reportedly also works as a curator at the Kronosaurus Korner Museum in Richmond, Australia, first discovered bones of the reptile in 2021. Paleontologists announced on Wednesday that the bones found in central Queensland were from a previously unknown species of pterosaur, a giant winged reptile that lived 100 million years ago.Mr Petersen, who has a deep interest in paleontology, found the bones while...

Avocado farmer’s discovery in Australian outback is new species of pterosaur, scientists say

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The frozen continent of Antarctica is, paradoxically, a hotbed of volcanic activity.The ice-capped region is home to some 138 volcanoes nestled beneath the snow, 91 of which were discovered as recently as 2017.Whilst most of them are considered dormant or possibly extinct, three have erupted in recent history according to the Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanism Program: Penguin Island in 1905; Deception Island in 1970, and Mount Erebus in 1972.The latter of these is arguably Antarctica’s most famous – winning the titles of tallest active volcano on the continent – with its summit standing at 12,448 feet (3,794 metres) – and...

Volcano in Antarctica spews out $6,000-worth of gold each day

LiveScience

DNA from prehistoric and modern-day people suggests that humans interbred with Neanderthals 47,000 years ago for a period lasting 6,800 years.

Neanderthals and humans interbred 47,000 years ago for nearly 7,000 years, research suggests

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Sequencing the genome of this ostrich-esque bird is one step along the way.

Could The Long-Extinct Bush Moa Be Brought Back From The Dead?

Marine scientists have discovered a collection of alien-looking species lurking on the seafloor, shedding light on one of the Earth’s most mysterious realms. This groundbreaking discovery was made in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean, situated between Mexico and Hawaii. Unprecedented findings. Researchers from the UK National Oceanography...

Scientists discover alien-like species for the first time in the darkest depths of the Pacific Ocean

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Destructive Storms With a History of Widespread Damage Reaches Galveston and Other Gulf Coast Towns. Good morning everyone. Our severe weather late yesterday and last night throughout the Texas Panhandle and the Dallas/Ft Worth area, organized exactly as discussed in yesterday's articles.

Severe Weather Related "Tsunami" Possible Along Texas Gulf Coast

From "runaway" black holes shooting across the cosmos to secret planets in our own backyard, space is overrun with mysterious objects that scientists are clamoring to explain. Here are five of the strangest sights in the universe, as well as their possible origins.

5 space discoveries that scientists are struggling to explain

Two asteroids, including one large enough to end civilization, will hurtle past our planet this week.Researchers have given the 7,600 foot-long celestial object – the larger of the space rocks – the catchy name (415029) 2011 UL21. It’s nickname is Planet Killer: a title given to asteroids which are at least 6300-foot wide. It will fly past planet Earth at 58,000 miles per hour at approximately 4.14pm ET at a distance more than 17 times further away than the moon. Its size and proximity to the planet has seen Nasa brand it a “potentially hazardous asteroid”. Only those with a...

How to watch ‘planet killer’ asteroid big enough to ‘end civilization’ fly near Earth this week

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A crater in Siberia is expanding faster than anticipated due to climate change, scientists have discovered, saying it now poses problems for the surrounding habitat.  

The Batagaika slump, known as the “Gateway to Hell” and located in the freezing Yana Highlands, currently covers about 200 acres of land and can be seen in satellite images captured from space. 

The crater was first detected on images taken in 1991 and has been growing in both width and depth since that time as global warming causes permafrost (frozen soil sediment) to melt. 







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Siberia’s ‘Gateway to Hell’ is rapidly expanding in size, scientists discover

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Since our planet’s living conditions changed throughout existence, living animals adapted to this change or went extinct. Some animals have managed to adapt for millions of years and still exist today. What are the 13 oldest animal species still living on Earth? 13 Oldest Living Animals on Earth These are 13 of the oldest animal […]

The 13 Oldest Animal Species Still Living on Earth in 2024

This planet is orbiting a small star approximately 40 light-years away. Two teams of scientists discovered a potentially habitable planet orbiting a small star approximately 40 light-years away. The exoplanet is called Gliese 12b, and its size is a bit smaller than Earth but larger than Venus. Orbiting a cool...

Scientists Have Found an Earth-Sized Planet that’s Potentially Habitable

In the dark and starry cosmic realm of astrology, some of the zodiac signs have an inflated sense of their intellect. Intelligence is a highly favored trait and these signs can often perceive themselves as the smartest people in the room. These signs can sometimes let their intellectual pride get the better of them. Tag along with us as we delve into the three zodiac signs renowned for their self-professed intelligence.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Think They're Smart

Ammonites were not in decline before their extinction, scientists have found. The marine molluscs with coiled shells and one of palaeontology’s great icons flourished in Earth’s oceans for more than 350 million years until they died out during the same chance event that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

Ammonites’ Fate Sealed By The Meteor Impact That Wiped Out The Dinosaurs

A mummified wolf dating back 44,000 years has undergone an autopsy, offering a rare glimpse into life during the Ice Age. Discovered in 2021 about 40 meters below permafrost by the river Tirekhtyakh in East Russia, this prehistoric predator could unlock new understanding of the Pleistocene epoch. A significant find...

Ancient wolf autopsy could uncover secrets of the last Ice Age

What makes an animal tough? Animals are considered tough for their ability to withstand harsh conditions or difficult situations. Often, they have a unique way of adapting that allows them to take on these challenges.The animals on this list are considered tough for a variety of reasons – from how well they can defend themselves […]

Nearly Invincible: The 10 Toughest Animals on Earth

Researchers have described some of the best-preserved three-dimensional trilobite fossils ever discovered. The fossils, which are more than 500 million years old, were collected in the High Atlas of Morocco and are being referred to by scientists as "Pompeii" trilobites due to their remarkable preservation in ash. The paper, "Rapid...

Most pristine trilobite fossils ever found shake up scientific understanding of the long extinct group

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Wrangel Island Mammoths Were Inbred but Not Destined for Extinction

Many species around the world are on the brink of extinction. A recent study, published in Cell, used genomic analysis on the last surviving population of...

Wrangel Island Mammoths Were Inbred but Not Destined for Extinction

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