Author: Gist It
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A worm that survived 46,000 years in permafrost wows scientists
Scientists have revived a worm that stayed frozen in Siberian permafrost for 46,000 years, marking a groundbreaking discovery in the field of cryobiology. The Discovery: Scientists discovered a previously unknown nematode species that survived in a dormant state known as “cryptobiosis” for 46,000 years. * The worm was found 130 feet deep within permafrost in […]
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An Arkansas judge has blocked a law targetting librarians over ‘harmful’ books
A federal judge in Arkansas has temporarily halted a law which could have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing ‘harmful’ materials to children, that was due to come into effect on August 1st. Lawsuit Background: A coalition, including the Central Arkansas Library System, challenged the law expressing concerns that fear of prosecution […]
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A drone attack on Moscow briefly shut the airport and injured one
Three Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow on Sunday, resulting in one injury and a temporary closure of one of the city’s airports. Driving the news: The drone attack caused brief disruptions in Moscow’s Vnukovo airport and damaged two buildings in the Moscow City business district. * This attack, called an “attempted terrorist attack by the Kyiv […]
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In a first, the U.S. picks an Indigenous artist for a solo show at the Venice Biennale
Jeffrey Gibson, an Indigenous artist, has been chosen to represent the U.S. at the 2024 Venice Biennale, marking the first time an Indigenous artist will have a solo exhibition at the event. Historical perspective: This selection comes nearly a century after Indigenous artists last participated in the U.S. Pavilion at the Biennale in a group […]
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4 dead and 2 injured in separate aircraft accidents in Wisconsin, authorities say
Four people died and two were injured in separate aircraft accidents in Wisconsin on Saturday, one involving a mid-air collision and the other an airplane crash. Detailing the events: A Rotorway 162F helicopter and an ELA Eclipse 10 gyrocopter collided at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh just after noon. * The collision occurred during the […]
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Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships
American swimmer Katie Ledecky has broken the record for most individual golds at world championships, surpassing Michael Phelps. New record set: Katie Ledecky won the 800-meter freestyle at the world championships, marking her sixth gold in this event and 16th individual world title. * This achievement breaks a tie with Michael Phelps on the record […]
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A WWII Japanese soldier’s ‘good luck flag’ is returned to his family from U.S. museum
A WWII Japanese soldier’s ‘good luck flag’ was returned to his family from a U.S. museum, after having on display for 29 years. Driving the news: The flag, known as “Yosegaki Hinomaru,” carries the soldier Shigeyoshi Mutsuda’s name and the signatures of his relatives, friends, and neighbors. * It had been donated and displayed at […]
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After rebranding, X took @x from its original Twitter owner and offered him merch
After its recent rebranding, social media company X took the “@x” Twitter handle from the original owner Gene Hwang and offered him merchandise as compensation. Change of hands: Following the renaming of Twitter to X by Elon Musk, the company took the “@x” handle from its original owner, Gene Hwang. * Hwang received an email […]
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Mega Millions jackpot passes $1 billion after no one draws all 6 winning numbers
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $1.05 billion as no ticket matched all six numbers in the latest draw. News update: The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $1.05 billion after no successful draw on Friday. * The last time a winning ticket was sold was on April 18. * The next draw for this […]
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What recession? It’s a summer of splurging, profits and girl power
The US economy has shown surprising resilience this summer, driven by consumer spending, rising company profits, and a trend of female empowerment boosting local businesses. Strong economic growth: Reports indicate increased U.S. consumer spending, as GDP growth hit 2.4%, much higher than expected. * Brands such as Coca-Cola, Hilton, and Visa have raised their earnings […]