Trump taps Linda McMahon as Education secretary, a pro-wrestling mogul with little school experience
Trump nominated Linda McMahon for secretary of Education, despite her limited experience in school management. He lauded her support of ‘school choice’ and ‘parents’ rights…
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Algorithm predicts DNA methylation in ancient specimens, providing insight into human evolution
Research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution introduces a novel method for inferring DNA methylation patterns in non-skeletal tissues from ancient specimens, providing new insights into human evolution. As DNA methylation is a key marker of gene expression, this work allows scientists to explore changes in gene activity in the brain and other tissues that…
Astronauts found to process some tasks slower in space, but no signs of permanent cognitive decline
A stay in space exerts extreme pressures on the human body. Astronauts’ bodies and brains are impacted by radiation, altered gravity, challenging working conditions, and sleep loss—all of which could compromise cognitive functioning. At the same time, they are required to perform complex tasks, and minor mistakes can have devastating consequences…
Orchestrator agents: Integration, human interaction, and enterprise knowledge at the core
Bringing in more AI agents to workflows means having a strong orchestrator agent to manage it all for enterprises…
How Humans Have Caused the Most Recent Wave of Extinction
Our impact on the planet has caused the Sixth Mass Extinction. Here are the main reasons why we are causing the most recent animal extinctions…The kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 infection based on a human challenge study
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Trump taps former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as education secretary
US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon as education secretary, putting the former pro-wrestling mogul at the helm of a department Trump has proposed abolishing. “For the past four years, as the Chair of the Board at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), Linda has been a fierce advocate for Parents Rights…