Researchers have identified two distinct phases of plague outbreaks among hunter-gatherer communities near Lake Baikal in Siberia, dating back approximately 5,500 years. These early strains of Yersinia pestis caused acute mortality, particularly in children.
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Sleep Number has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with plans to sell to Sleep Country Canada for approximately $415 million, aiming to reduce debt and ensure continued operations.
Scientists have mapped the world's underground fungal networks, revealing a total length of 62 quadrillion miles. The research highlights their crucial role in ecosystems and advocates for their inclusion in conservation efforts.
A UC Davis research team has developed a machine learning-powered brain-computer interface that allows a speechless ALS patient to communicate with 92% accuracy, enabling them to work a full-time job.
Netflix shares declined nearly 4% on Tuesday following news that Fox Corporation agreed to acquire Roku for $22 billion, and a report indicating Netflix's own bid was unsuccessful.
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic has unveiled its Griffin-1 lunar lander, contracted by NASA for its Moon Base II mission. The lander is set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket in late 2026.
New research suggests that GLP-1 obesity medications might increase testosterone levels and improve sperm quality in men with obesity, though more studies are needed.
US stock markets saw significant gains as a tentative US-Iran deal aimed at ending conflict raised expectations for stabilized energy supply chains following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
A new study proposes a self-interacting form of dark matter that could explain observed cosmic phenomena like scarred stellar streams, gravitational lenses, and unusual star clusters.
Health officials are on high alert for potential disease outbreaks during the World Cup, employing wastewater analysis, hospital data, and social media monitoring.