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NASA Research Challenges RNA’s Role in Life’s Molecular Handedness

A recent NASA-funded study has observed findings about the molecular processes that might have shaped the origins of life on Earth. Research published in Nature Communications suggests that ribonucleic acid (RNA), a molecule believed to have predated DNA, exhibits no inherent bias in producing the left- or right-handed versions of amino acids. This challenges long-standing […]

How Latin American Female Architects Are Tackling Their Countries’ Challenges: 4 Inspiring Interviews Highlighting Creativity and Resilience

Tatiana Bilbao. Inflexiones 2024 inaugural conference. Image Courtesy of Tecnológico de Monterrey Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1023389/how-latin-american-female-architects-are-tackling-their-countries-challenges-4-inspiring-interviews-highlighting-creativity-and-resilience Architecture and urban planning in Latin America face deeply rooted social, environmental, and economic challenges shaped by historical inequalities, rapid population growth, and unplanned urbanization. Addressing these issues requires innovative solutions that balance housing […]

Tencent challenges Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud dominance by tapping into its WeChat ecosystem

Chinese tech company Tencent is a gaming giant and the parent company of WeChat, the ubiquitous social messaging app in China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Chinese tech giant Tencent is increasingly leveraging its WeChat super-app ecosystem to set itself apart from dominant global cloud service players, Tencent Cloud […]

Village governance and development in Indonesia: progress and challenges – Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

The Indonesian government enacted Act 6 of 2014 to decentralise village governance, aiming to improve service delivery at the local level. Under President Jokowi’s leadership, village governments received support through the Village Fund, benefiting 81,616 villages across 38 provinces. The fund has been crucial in enhancing government administration, developing infrastructure and empowering communities. From 2015 […]

Building a diverse wildland fire workforce to meet future challenges

Wildland firefighters are under significant strain, often overworked and underpaid despite the growing need to respond to larger, more destructive fires. Building a more resilient and effective workforce will require improving pathways for diverse applicants, strengthening commitments to health equity, and investing in workplace culture, according to a new Stanford University report. Every year around […]

Pompeii’s New DNA Analysis Challenges Centuries-Old Assumptions About Victims’ Lives

New findings from DNA analysis of Pompeii victims are challenging conventional ideas about the identities and relationships among those who perished in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. A study published in Current Biology reveals unexpected insights, suggesting that many of Pompeii’s deceased were of diverse origins and not always related in the […]