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Wildfires in southern Argentina have scorched more than 15,000 hectares this week, led by a blaze near Epuyen in Chubut Province that has burned about 11,980 hectares; rain began to fall in parts of Patagonia, and more than 500 responders are battling multiple fires, with roughly 3,000 tourists evacuated and at least 10 homes destroyed as officials cite the worst drought since 1965.
Carrie Gibson's book 'The Great Resistance' explores the 400-year fight to end slavery in the Americas, highlighting lesser-known stories of enslaved people's resistance, the brutal realities of the transatlantic slave trade, and the lasting legacies of slavery in society today.
The article discusses Donald Trump's recent actions and rhetoric in the Americas, revealing a strategic focus on uniting the Western Hemisphere against China's influence through bailouts, sanctions, and support for authoritarian leaders, amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions and potential conflicts in the region.
A study published in Science reveals that the first Americans inherited genetic material from Neanderthals and Denisovans, particularly a variant of the MUC19 gene that may have enhanced immunity and survival in new environments, with evidence of positive selection and interbreeding involving Neanderthals acting as intermediaries for Denisovan DNA transfer.
A genetic variant inherited from Denisovans may have helped modern humans adapt and survive in the Americas by expanding the mucin gene MUC19, which could have improved mucus properties for environmental adaptation, indicating complex interbreeding and evolutionary processes.
A new study reveals that the first Americans carried Denisovan DNA, which may have helped them fight diseases, with evidence showing a complex genetic exchange involving Neanderthals and Denisovans that contributed to their survival and adaptation.
A study suggests that ancient humans migrating to the Americas inherited DNA from Denisovans, an extinct hominin species, which may have helped them adapt to new environments, with particular focus on a gene called MUC19 involved in immune response.
A study finds that dengue outbreaks in the Americas are closely linked to climatic patterns, with major outbreaks occurring about five months after El Niño events and local outbreaks following peaks in temperature and rainfall, helping to predict and prepare for future epidemics.
A groundbreaking study reveals that leprosy, caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium lepromatosis, was present in Chile 4,000 years ago, predating European contact and challenging previous beliefs that the disease was introduced by colonists. This discovery, based on ancient DNA analysis, suggests a much earlier and complex history of leprosy in the Americas, highlighting the importance of advanced genetic techniques in understanding disease evolution.
Researchers discovered 4,000-year-old genomes of the rare leprosy-causing bacteria M. lepromatosis in Chilean skeletons, indicating the disease existed in the Americas long before European contact and suggesting an independent origin or early introduction of Hansen’s disease on the continent.
Formula One aims to expand its presence in the U.S. with efforts including a new Brad Pitt movie, strategic race additions, and targeted marketing, but faces challenges like competition from NASCAR, lack of American drivers, and TV rights negotiations.
A recent study reveals that a different species of leprosy-causing bacteria, Mycobacterium lepromatosis, existed in the Americas for at least a thousand years before European contact, challenging previous beliefs that leprosy was only introduced by Europeans through Mycobacterium leprae. The research highlights the ancient presence and diversity of leprosy pathogens in the New World, emphasizing the complex history of disease transmission and the importance of understanding natural reservoirs to prevent modern outbreaks.
A new study reveals that leprosy was present in the Americas long before European contact, with evidence of the bacteria Mycobacterium lepromatosis found in ancient remains from Canada and Argentina, indicating a complex history and early endemic presence among Indigenous populations.
Research reveals that a form of leprosy caused by Mycobacterium lepromatosis existed in the Americas over 1,000 years ago, predating European contact, challenging previous beliefs that Europeans introduced the disease to the New World. The study highlights the complex history and potential future threat of this lesser-known leprosy-causing bacteria.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's renovated Rockefeller Wing, showcasing 1,726 objects from Africa, the Ancient Americas, and Oceania, reopens with redesigned, immersive galleries that highlight the beauty and history of diverse cultures, offering visitors a visually stunning and engaging experience.