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Some of Africa's great apes — humanity's closest cousins — face death and disruption as the planet warms, according to new research. The findings, published today in the academic journal PLOS Climate, suggest climate change will create dangerous conditions in hundreds of ape habitats across the continent.  "They're facing a lot of threats that are much more imminent than climate change," said Stefanie Heinicke, a postdoctoral researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany."But this will add an…

January 29, 20242min readBacteria choose to swarm based on what happened to their great-grandparentsBy Allison Parshall Even organisms without brains can remember their past: Scientists found that Escherichia coli bacteria form their own kind of memories of exposure to nutrients. They pass these memories down to future generations, which can help them evade antibiotics, the research team reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA.“We typically think of microbes as single-celled organisms do…

A modern folk horror tale that draws upon Australia’s troubled history to enhance its monstrous elements, The Moogai also includes an exploration of postpartum depression. Unfortunately, its one-dimensional plot ultimately detracts from the elements that make it an otherwise unique story.Alex Winter on the Most Important Modern Horror Movie It’s rare to see a horror film that centers contemporary Aboriginal characters. The Moogai, which writer-director Jon Bell expanded from his award-winning short, follows Sarah (Shari…

Credit: Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels Corporate America has heard the warnings: Generation Z is going to turn workplaces upside down with their competitive nature and demand for remote work. While the oldest Gen Zers have been in the workforce for less than a decade, there are dozens of books geared toward helping leaders successfully manage them. And don't forget entitled millennials, independent, aloof Gen Xers, and…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In 2024, the youngest of Japan's baby boomers will turn 75. The boomers are called the "bunched" generation in Japan because they were born in a short spurt in the late 1940s, in the aftermath of the end of the second world war. The sheer size of this cohort has made it a lightning rod for many of…

Representational image. AFP The entry of the Scrambler 400 (introduced by Bajaj Auto along with British luxury bike maker Triumph) and the X440 (born out of the Hero Moto and Harley Davidson tie-up) — in the same week — may…

Introduction A hot product in every market will always generate a massive profit margin, even in the crypto industry. In the crypto market, many memecoins perform exceedingly well immediately after their launch. One new memecoin that has been generating some mullahs for its investors is Generational Wealth (GEN). People who jumped on this memecoin in the early stages of its launch have been milking some money.  However, a new memecoin is about to launch, and experts have confirmed that this new hybrid memecoin will…

A grain merchant’s family uproot themselves from their life in Riga and are scattered. Like seeds on the wind, some will make it to fertile ground and others will find themselves in inhospitable terrain, or buffeted here and there by unpredictable currents, some destructive, some surprisingly helpful. Linda Grant’s ninth novel continues her exploration of how chance, contingency and unintended consequences intersect with history’s larger movements; how personal narratives are shaped not merely by what we think of as…

SACRAMENTO —  A generational changing of the guard is under way in California politics.Much of the focus in recent weeks has been on U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who, at 89 years old, is facing pressure to resign due to complications from a case of shingles that has kept her home in San Francisco and unable to cast votes in Washington. Even if she does not resign, her retirement at the end of next year means the race to fill her seat is poised to be the most lively and consequential contest on California’s 2024 ballot.…

The digital age has sparked a new gold rush in the world of investment, and cryptocurrencies are at the forefront of this exciting movement. As the world becomes more digitally focused, cryptocurrencies are emerging as an attractive asset class for investors seeking to diversify their portfolios. Although Bitcoin remains a popular choice for investors, its hefty price tag can be a deterrent. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at five cryptocurrencies that are cheaper than a pizza but have the potential to provide…