🐢 World's oldest RNA extracted from woolly mammoth + 8 more stories

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[6.2] World's oldest RNA extracted from woolly mammoth — phys.org (+10)

Scientists have sequenced the world's oldest RNA from a nearly 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth, a breakthrough revealing which of the extinct animal's genes were active at its death.

The Stockholm University study proves RNA is more durable than previously believed. Unlike DNA, these molecules show active gene expression, revealing signs of cell stress in the mammoth’s muscle tissue from its final moments.

This achievement suggests RNA can survive for millennia, opening new avenues for research. Scientists may now be able to study ancient viruses that were preserved in Ice Age animal remains.

[6.0] Chinese hackers allegedly used Anthropic's Claude AI for automated cyberattacks — bleepingcomputer.com (+18)

Anthropic claims a Chinese state-sponsored group used its Claude AI to automate a major cyberattack, but security researchers widely doubt the report, citing a lack of evidence.

The company alleges the AI autonomously handled 80-90% of an operation targeting 30 entities, including tech firms and government agencies. Critics note Anthropic provided no technical proof or indicators of compromise.

Anthropic says it disrupted the attack in September and banned the accounts, but experts have called the report "marketing guff" that exaggerates the current realistic capabilities of artificial intelligence.

Highly covered news with significance over 5.5

[6.2] US launches Operation Southern Spear in the Caribbean to combat drug trafficking — vrt.be (Dutch) (+132)

[5.5] Japan's Prime Minister sparks diplomatic dispute with China over Taiwan comments — abc.net.au (+82)

[6.6] Tiny robots swim through blood, deliver drugs - and then dissolve — nature.com (+8)

[5.7] Our solar system is moving faster than expected — phys.org (+4)

[5.6] Bankruptcy judge approves $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma settlement to resolve opioid crisis lawsuits — bbc.com (+19)

[5.6] Bird flu causes massive seal deaths in the Southern Hemisphere — latimes.com [$] (+7)

[5.5] Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully lands reusable first stage — faz.net (German) (+97)

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