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In 2020, The Daily Galaxy was purchased by the investment company Whitefish Ventures. This website was established in 2007 by Val Landi, a pioneer in technology news from Silicon Valley. Before starting dailygalaxy.com, he worked as the head of Electronic Media for Computerworld and was the founding publisher of Computerworld Online, which was one of the earliest news websites on the internet. In the year 2000, Val was part of the startup team at Looksmart Internet search, where he helped launch Redband Broadcasting. This project was a collaboration between Sony, Vantage Point, Expedia, Public Radio International, and the Sundance Film Festival. However, Redband shut down in 2002 due to the economic downturn following the events of September 11. Val holds a Master’s Degree in the history of science from Harvard University, which he earned in 1991.

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Isolated for Centuries, These Populations Have Evolved in Disturbing Ways, That Could Save (or Destroy) Us

5 days ago | dailygalaxy.com | Arezki Amiri

Across the globe, there are human populations that have remained isolated for centuries, leading to genetic characteristics that are far from ordinary. These groups, cut off from the broader gene pool by geographic barriers or strict cultural practices, offer scientists a rare window into human evolution and the development of certain diseases.
A Mysterious White Patch Crowns the Sahara’s Highest Volcano-It’s Not Snow, and It Could Change Everything You Know!

5 days ago | dailygalaxy.com | Arezki Amiri

A recent image taken from the International Space Station (ISS) has captured a curious sight atop the Emi Koussi volcano, located in northern Chad, the highest peak in the Sahara Desert. The white patch visible at the summit initially suggests a blanket of snow, but it is far from it. Instead, this patch is the dried-up bed of a small lake, now covered in salt. The volcano itself stands at 3,415 meters (11,204 feet), towering above the vast Sahara.
China Discovers the Largest Uranium Deposit Ever-30 Million Ton Boost to Global Power

5 days ago | dailygalaxy.com | Arezki Amiri

A groundbreaking discovery of uranium has been made in the Ordos Desert in Inner Mongolia, China. This major find, located in the Jingchuan area of the Ordos Basin, could have far-reaching effects on both China’s energy strategy and the global uranium market. Researchers estimate that the deposit contains 30 million tonnes of uranium, a quantity that could drastically change the landscape of nuclear power generation for decades to come.
In 2020, a Rogue Wave the Size of a Four-Storey Building Threatened the High Seas-And It Wasn’t Supposed to Exist

6 days ago | dailygalaxy.com | Juliette Dubois

In November 2020, a colossal rogue wave was recorded off the coast of Ucluelet, a small town on Vancouver Island, Canada. This extraordinary event saw a wave rise to a height of 17.6 meters, about the same size as a four-story building. Captured by a research buoy operated by MarineLabs, the phenomenon has since become a pivotal moment in oceanographic science. What made this wave truly unique was not just its size, but its extreme proportion relative to surrounding waves.
Astronauts Can Reach Mars, but One Critical Organ Could Fail Forever

6 days ago | dailygalaxy.com | Arezki Amiri

As space exploration pushes further into the unknown, new challenges are emerging, particularly for long-duration missions. While astronauts may eventually make it to Mars, research indicates that their kidneys could suffer permanent damage due to the harsh conditions of space travel. This could jeopardize their health during the journey or upon their return to Earth.
Paleontologists Recover a 'One-in-a-Billion' Sea Monster Skull-Bigger, Deadlier, and Stronger Than T. Rex!

6 days ago | dailygalaxy.com | Arezki Amiri

A massive fossil skull has emerged from the cliffs of Dorset, sending ripples through the paleontological community. Found at Kimmeridge Bay, part of the renowned Jurassic Coast in southern England, the skull belongs to a pliosaur, an ancient marine reptile that once ruled the seas. This discovery is particularly exciting because of the exceptional preservation of the skull and its unique features, offering scientists rare insights into the life of these long-extinct creatures.
Aging Isn’t Gradual: Human Bodies Start to Break Down at Exactly These Two Ages

1 week ago | dailygalaxy.com | Juliette Dubois

A recent study has revealed surprising new details about the human aging process, showing that the breakdown of our bodies happens not gradually, but at two very specific points: ages 44 and 60. This study offers a fresh perspective on how and when we begin to experience age-related changes, not just on the outside, but internally as well. Michael Snyder, the chair of genetics at Stanford School of Medicine, led the research.
A Forgotten Soviet Probe Sent to Venus 52 Years Ago Is About to Fall Back to Earth

1 week ago | dailygalaxy.com | Arezki Amiri

A relic of the Cold War space race, the Kosmos 482 spacecraft, is on a collision course with Earth after more than five decades in orbit. Originally launched in 1972 by the Soviet Union, this spacecraft was intended to explore Venus, but a malfunction during its launch left it stranded in orbit around Earth. Now, after 53 years, the spacecraft is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere sometime around May 10, 2025, sparking interest and concern among space agencies and the public alike.
The End of Solar Power: Japan Builds a New Nuclear Battery Capable of Lasting More Than 100 Years

1 week ago | dailygalaxy.com | Arezki Amiri

The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) has embarked on an innovative project to develop a small nuclear battery that converts the decay heat of americium—a radioactive waste—into electricity. This battery is specifically designed for use as a power source in space probes that operate in locations where solar power generation is not possible. These locations include asteroids, distant planets far from the Sun, and the dark side of the Moon.
World’s Largest Copper Deposit Has Just Been Discovered in South America

1 week ago | dailygalaxy.com | Arezki Amiri

A major discovery in South America has thrust the Filo del Sol project into the spotlight. The Vicuña joint venture, formed by Lundin Mining and BHP, recently announced what is believed to be the largest greenfield copper find in the past three decades. This new find significantly boosts the project’s position, placing it among the world’s top ten copper resources.