LIMA : An “amphibious mouse” with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species discovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru’s Amazon, according to Conservation International. Scientists also discovered a spiny mouse, a squirrel, eight types of fish, three amphibians and 10 types of butterflies, Trond Larsen, head of Conservation International’s Rapid Assessment Program, told Reuters this week. He added that another 48 species found by investigators were potentially new, but needed further study. The new species were found in Alto Mayo, a protected area with several ecosystems, Indigenous territories and villages. “Discovering so many new…
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Here is the situation on Friday, December 20: Fighting At least one person was reported killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, the head of the city’s military administration, Sergiy Popko, said on Telegram. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko added that “as a result of the enemy attack”, two people were hospitalised and debris fell in four areas. A Russian missile attack has killed three people and wounded three more in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, the national police said. It added that more than 10 houses were damaged in the attack. Ukraine launched six United States-made long-range…
On a night in which the Golden State Warriors lost to the Memphis Grizzlies by 51 points, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green both put up stat lines that they never put up in their careers. Both Curry and Green went without making a field goal attempt in the game. Curry went 0-7 (0-6 3PT) and Green went 0-4 from the field. For Curry, it is the first time that he has went without making a field goal in a game in which he played 12+ minutes. For Green, his +/- of -42 is the lowest for a player in the…
Kylie Kelce’s new podcast, “Not Gonna Lie,” is currently No. 1 on Apple’s podcast chart. It also hit the top spot on Spotify this month, though at press time, it is No. 2 below “The Joe Rogan Experience.” (Rogan’s podcast, meanwhile, took first place on Spotify for all of 2024.)Kelce’s podcast’s Instagram bio reads: “One mic. Zero f*cks. No lies.” Reviews call it “relatable” with a mix of “humor, candor, and an unmistakable sense of camaraderie.” The episodes are tailored to a female audience and capped at 45 minutes to prioritize “the timeline of busy women,” she told the New…
Are we ready for a dose of digital medicine?Jackie Niam/iStock/Getty Images One of OpenAI’s leading artificial intelligence models can outperform humans at diagnosing medical conditions, but does that mean AI is ready to replace human doctors? Not quite, although such technology could increasingly play a role in medical treatment. Adam Rodman at Harvard Medical School and his colleagues at universities, hospitals and companies across the US have put o1-preview, an AI model released by OpenAI in September, through a battery of tests designed to assess its performance on a range of medical tasks. These were adapted from… Source link
In a surprise announcement, the Defense Department disclosed Thursday that U.S. officials have doubled the number of American troops in Syria to support the fight ISIS, an increase that predates the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime this month. The Pentagon press secretary, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, said at the Pentagon briefing that the U.S. has roughly 2,000 troops deployed in Syria, even though the U.S. military and U.S. Central Command have consistently reported having only 900 troops there. Ryder did not say when the number of U.S. personnel had increased. He said he had learned Thursday that the number has been significantly higher for some time. “I don’t have a specific date…
Getty ImagesAI can potentially spot much more from a blood test than currently possibleThis is the third feature in a six-part series that is looking at how AI is changing medical research and treatments.Ovarian cancer is “rare, underfunded, and deadly”, says Audra Moran, head of the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (Ocra), a global charity based in New York.Like all cancers, the earlier it is detected the better.Most ovarian cancer starts in the fallopian tubes, so by the time it gets to the ovaries, it may have already spread elsewhere too.”Five years prior to ever having a symptom is when you…
Two-thirds of American dairy farms have been eliminated within one generation. Cows produce dangerous emissions and have no place in modern society, according to the World Economic Forum and climate change proponents. We are seeing a drastic decline in dairy farms across the world thanks to this mentality. The latest crackdown on dairy farms comes from new regulations by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that demand dairy cattle be tested for the bird flu or H5N1. There has not been a single case of a person falling ill with the bird flu from drinking milk. Yet, the USDA insists farmers…
In a recent House vote, 38 Republican lawmakers opposed a continuing resolution endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump, aimed at preventing a government shutdown and advancing the ‘America First’ agenda. Earlier on Thursday, President Trump described the new government funding bill as “VITAL to the America First Agenda” and called on all Republicans to vote in favor. Trump wrote: SUCCESS in Washington! Speaker Mike Johnson and the House have come to a very good Deal for the American People. The newly agreed to American Relief Act of 2024 will keep the Government open, fund our Great Farmers and others, and provide…
Machine Gun Kelly is reportedly not ready to give up on his relationship with Megan Fox despite their breakup following the singer’s alleged infidelity.The actress has seemingly moved on and is turning her attention to welcoming their unborn child, with sources saying they’re expected to hash things out on how they’re going to co-parent.More troubling is the shocking sex act Machine Gun Kelly’s ex recently revealed he partook in, with sources saying this time their breakup is “final.”Article continues below advertisementMachine Gun Kelly Plans To Win Megan Fox BackMEGAKelly is not ready to let go of his ex-girlfriend, Megan Fox.…