People who have been diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis are being invited to take part in the world’s largest genetic study of the disease.
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World’s largest container line is rerouting its fleet to avoid collisions with endangered blue whales, the largest animals on earth
Blue whale diving near Sri Lanka with a cargo ship in the background. Sbedaux/Getty Images Mediterranean Shipping Company rerouted its vessels to help protect blue whales near Sri Lanka. Conservation groups recommended the move after research showed it could help avoid whale collisions. Blue whales, which are endangered, grow to be 80 feet long and […]
Billionaire David Rubenstein explains why he admires Warren Buffett – and lays out the traits shared by the world’s best investors
Warren Buffett. AP Images Warren Buffett's intellect, focus, and passion for investing are admirable, David Rubenstein said. The Carlyle Group cofounder interviewed several of the world's elite investors for his upcoming book. The billionaire investor found them to be surprisingly humble, contrarian thinkers, and workaholics. David Rubenstein admires Warren Buffett's intellect, focus, and love of […]
Star Trek: Discovery Crew Drops Hints About Season 3, Strange New Worlds
RELATED STORIES Star Trek: Discovery fans have been waiting for what feels like centuries for Season 3 to arrive… and now the cast is finally hinting at what we’ll see. The Discovery crew reunited on Thursday for the Star Trek Universe panel at Comic-Con @ Home, and since it’s been more than a year since […]
Mayans MC Season Finale Recap: War of the Worlds — Plus, Grade the Episode
RELATED STORIES Mayans MC sure knows how to ruin a good party. Last year, Season 1 of the FX drama concluded with a festive reunion between the Mayans and members of SAMCRO, which was fun for a minute — until EZ realized that Happy Lowman may or may not have killed his mother. This year, […]
Arrow Recap: When Worlds Collide!
RELATED STORIES This week on Arrow, Oliver sought answers in Nanda Parbat, where he also found his sister and an old frenemy along the way. Plus, wow, how about that ending?! Nudged by Tatsu to wonder if the Monitor is being straight with him, Oliver ventured to Nanda Parbat, hoping that the ancient order might […]
With her knees 'broken beyond repair,' Lindsey Vonn retiring after worlds
Lindsey Vonn has only two races remaining on her aching knees. The women's all-time leader in World Cup wins announced Friday that she will retire from ski racing after this month's world championships in Sweden. The 34-year-old Vonn had been planning to retire in December but changed her plans because of persistent pain in both […]
Aussie hockey teams set for world’s best
THE Hockeyroos’ inaugural FIH Pro League tilt will have a distinctly local flavour with more than a quarter of the 18 member squad hailing from Victoria. Five Victorians — Hayley Padget, Kristina Bates, Rachael Lynch, Sophie Taylor and Ashlee Wells — along with state team member Lily Brazel, will suit up for the Aussie women […]
Want Lewis or Rowling-like worlds but more nightmarish? Snag In an Absent Dream
Mild spoilers ahead. (credit: Tor Publishing) If you’re looking for a grittier, dream-edging-on-nightmare version of a world created by C.S. Lewis or J.K. Rowling, author Seanan McGuire has you covered. McGuire explores worlds that are simultaneously fascinating and frightening in her award-winning Wayward Children novella series. It’s a dark-fantasy version of a conceit you might […]
You Can Now Visit the World’s Largest Ice and Snow Festival
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