Tooth powder reveals clues to an 800-year-old mystery of the man thrown into the well

The fusion of history, archeology and genetics is cracking down on an 800-year-old Nordic mystery. Researchers from Norway used ancient DNA to prove a story from Sverris Saga, where a man’s body was thrown into a well. Genetic analysis reveals what man might have looked like and where his ancestors came from. The findings are … Read more

STC Advanced Manufacturing offers tuition-free opportunities

The Department of Advanced Manufacturing Technology at Texas Southern College was recently selected to receive a workforce development grant from GE Aerospace and the GE Aerospace Foundation to build a larger skilled manufacturing workforce. The donation, in the amount of $165,000, will provide scholarship opportunities to 25 deserving students to cover tuition, books and other … Read more

The Skeletal Remains of the “Benevolent” Linked to Centuries-Old Norse Text

Sign up for CNN’s Science of Miracles newsletter. Explore the universe with news of fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. CNN – Researchers have linked the identity of skeletal remains found in a well in Norway’s Sverresborg Castle to a passage in a centuries-old Norwegian text. The 800-year-old Saga of Sverris, which follows the story … Read more

Memo: CEO calls low office attendance a ‘disgrace’

The CEO of European ride-hailing app Bolt is forcing workers back into the office 12 days a month. In a memo, Markus Villig called it a “disgrace” that less than half of the staff went in more than 2 days a week. He said the policy would help Bolt “maintain an intense culture” and “return … Read more

The 3 Biggest Obstacles to Artificial Intelligence Right Now

Can we trust AI guidance? getty Often, our technological threshold runs far ahead of our social threshold. This is when AI proponents need to step back and consider the human impact of their work. That’s what’s happening with artificial intelligence today, according to Zack Kass, AI futurist and former head of commerce at OpenAI. Ultimately, … Read more

Colorado Wildlife Workers Support Science-Based Management | tidings

An organization representing hundreds of current and former Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees has written a resolution supporting “science-based wildlife conservation.” The resolution, approved by the association’s board on Oct. 9, said “it is clear that all wildlife in Colorado is best protected, enhanced and managed through science-based wildlife management professionals employed by State of … Read more

The Washington Post faces staff revolt after blocking a presidential endorsement

The Washington Post’s decision not to endorse a presidential candidate has sparked a backlash from staff. The newspaper reported that owner Jeff Bezos made the call and that an endorsement of Harris was planned. The news sparked fears of management interference and possible self-censorship in a tight race. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite … Read more

Astronauts will grow liverworts in space, where microgravity can help them thrive

An image of the international space station in orbit above Earth

Miniature livers will fly aboard the International Space Station in an upcoming study of whether microgravity can encourage the growth of healthy tissue with an abundant blood supply. It’s an effort that could potentially lead to personalized tissues and organs grown in space for use in transplant surgeries, scientists say. In the next two experiments, … Read more

Business partner Brad Simpson sitting in a cell for 5 days, no access to proper meals, showers

SAN ANTONIO – The attorney for James Cotter — a longtime business associate of Brad Simpson — is seeking changes to his client’s terms in the Bexar County Jail, accusing District Attorney Joe Gonzales and Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar of trying to force Cotter to cooperate. Attorney Robert Maurer told KSAT Friday afternoon that … Read more

Why contention matters to the internet

Perthshire photo agency Tricia Fox’s small business in Scotland has been affected by the dispute between two large American companies One of the world’s largest online publishing platforms – used by a large part of the internet – is locked in a row that is affecting thousands of businesses around the world. While most of … Read more