Woolly Mammoth Genome
Scientists have built the first 3D genome of an extinct animal using a 52,000-year-old freeze-dried woolly mammoth discovered in Siberia in 2018. The unique preservation of its DNA in a glass-like state opens up new possibilities for exploring the biology of these majestic creatures.
Rare Black Hole Discovery
Astronomers have identified a rare intermediate-mass black hole in the core of Omega Centauri, the largest and brightest globular cluster visible in the sky. Located about 18,000 light years from Earth, this black hole is approximately 8,000 times more massive than the sun and appears to be influencing seven rapidly moving stars around it.
Failed Pig Kidney Transplant
A tragic setback in medical science as Lisa Pisano, a 54-year-old from New Jersey, passed away less than three months after receiving a genetically modified pig kidney transplant. She was the second person to undergo such a procedure, highlighting the challenges and ethical considerations of xenotransplantation.
SpaceX Falcon 9 In-Flight Failure
The FAA is investigating the recent in-flight failure of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Approximately an hour after launch, the rocket's second stage failed to reignite, causing the deployment of Starlink satellites into a dangerously low orbit where they risk burning up in Earth's atmosphere.
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Science Saturday: Ancient DNA, black hole and pig kidney transplant
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