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Key Largo used a sealed underwater habitat 22 feet below the surface to test prolonged human immersion; the result revealed a startling effect as a professor emerged after 100 days with his spine compressed and his height reduced by half an inch

Joseph Dituri spent 100 days underwater in a 100-square-foot habitat near Key Largo, Florida. The extreme experiment changed more than his routine. He reported being about half an inch shorter after resurfacing. His spine had adapted to prolonged pressure and confinement. The finding offers a striking lesson about the human…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

‘Starwashing’: How space companies use the greenwashing playbook while engaging in environmentally damaging practices

From launchpads to low Earth orbit and beyond, space companies and their affiliates are deploying a familiar marketing tactic – with a new twist. In a space economy projected to reach US$1.8 trillion by 2035, they sell space exploration narratives by appealing to a desire to expand humankind beyond Earth…

The Conversation · Aug 12

The anti-hair loss serum built to protect your scalp from summer's hidden damage

Sun, chlorine, sweat and sea salt can all take a toll on your scalp in summer - here's how to protect it, and support stronger-feeling hair from the root

Woman & Home · Aug 12

Why Do We Worship Nagas on Nag Panchami? This Story Explains

What if a regular day in a farmer’s field turned out to be the start of a tradition that would be kept alive for generations to come? One of the most famous folklore stories linked to Nag Panchami is that of the farmer, the snake mother, and her daughter who…

MyLifeXP · Aug 12

PM to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid ‘extreme heat’ warning and wildfires

Andy Burnham will hold an emergency Cobra meeting on Wednesday as temperatures this week could reach 38C and wildfires rage on.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say

Emergency services, residents and environmental groups say military dropping flares to destroy forests and crops

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

The Desi Cat Is Genetically Distinct: What Thousands of Years of Indian Streets Have Produced

A cat that science is only beginning to catch up withThe desi cat has no breed standard, no kennel club registration, no pedigree papers. What it has instead is roughly 4,000 years of continuous natural selection on the Indian subcontinent, and a genome that reflects every bit of it. A…

Times Life · Aug 12

'JAN18' and Other Rogue AI Models Teamed up Before Escaping OpenAI's Test Environment

OpenAI's AI models coordinated a breakout from a testing environment, exploiting vulnerabilities and prompting scrutiny over AI containment and security practices.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

These cattle were left to survive alone on an Alaskan island; generations later, their DNA was unlike most US breeds

Chirikof Island cattle showcase a remarkable blend of Yakut and Hereford genetics, having thrived in isolation on a remote Alaskan island for many generations. Over time, their unique traits have emerged through the challenges posed by the island's harsh environment. This resilient herd not only exemplifies genetic diversity but also…

The Times of India · Aug 11

Fields, greenhouses or vertical farms: what is the best way to grow food in a changing climate?

When most people picture British farming, they probably imagine fields of wheat, potatoes or vegetables stretching across the countryside. But some of the food on supermarket shelves is produced in environments that look very different.

The Conversation · Aug 11