November 17, 2025
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Will mammoths soon roam our forests again? Researchers have, for the first time, extracted large amounts of RNA from the 39,000-year-old mammoth “Yuka.” This raises exciting questions: what could it mean if we could restore genetic material that’s been dormant for millennia? Read more in this edition.
Enjoy reading, Selina
NEWS OF THE DAY
(Si apre in una nuova finestra)WHO confirms: trachoma eradicated in Egypt
Egypt has successfully eliminated trachoma, one of the most common infectious causes of blindness. The WHO has announced this historic achievement, thanks to improved medical care. Trachoma is now the second tropical disease Egypt has defeated, after lymphatic filariasis. Source: DRUG TODAY
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Oldest RNA ever found in mammoth
Researchers have made a breakthrough: they extracted large amounts of RNA from the 39,000-year-old mammoth “Yuka” for the first time. This was made possible by new analytical techniques and could revolutionize the study of extinct species. Source: CNN
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New satellite strengthens global climate warning systems
Europe’s new satellite, Sentinel-6B, will measure sea levels more precisely than ever before, improving climate monitoring and coastal protection. The satellite scans the entire Earth every ten days, providing data that enhances weather forecasts, early warning systems, and planning for vulnerable regions. Source: EARTH.COM
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New algae farming project for pollutant-free fish alternatives
Vegan tuna alternatives are booming, but seawater algae often contain pollutants. Researchers in Brandenburg have now found a solution: macroalgae can grow cleanly and safely in salty groundwater under LED light. This could pave the way for pollutant-free algae as better alternatives to fish in the future. Source: DW
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44 schools in Cyprus join new environmental project
The “I Go Green” school program in Cyprus is showing early success: children and schools are actively involved in climate protection. As part of the project, students plant trees and green spaces, creating small oases in their neighborhoods. So far, 44 schools across the country are participating. Source: EURONEWS
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New rewilding project in the French Alps
Rewilding Europe has launched its eleventh rewilding project—this time in the Dauphiné Alps in southeastern France. The goal is to reintroduce wild horses, alpine ibex, deer, vultures, lynxes, and wolves over the long term. The return of these species aims to create a resilient ecosystem that largely regulates itself. Source: MONGABAY
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