Monthly Archives: June 2020

Ancient sled dogs helped ice age humans conquer the cold

Ancient dogs adapted for the freezing cold helped primitive humans survive in the Arctic more than 10,000 years ago, according to research published Thursday in the journal Science. The study compares the genetics of modern breeds of “sled dogs,” including Alaskan and Siberian husky dogs used for dog sledding, as …

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Crowdsources new ideas for astronaut space baths, offers $ 20G

NASA launched a crowdsourcing campaign on Thursday offering $ 20,000 to the person presenting the best design for space baths ahead of the agency’s 2024 flight to the Moon. The agency issued its call to HeroX, a platform where organizations can use crowdsourcing to find “innovative solutions” to complex problems. …

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Senate Endorses Bill To Punish China For Hong Kong

This image taken on December 19, 2017 shows the Chinese and Hong Kong flags (above) hoisted in Hong Kong. Anthony Wallace | AFP | fake pictures The United States Senate on Thursday passed legislation that would impose mandatory sanctions on individuals or companies that support China’s efforts to restrict Hong …

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