Science news this week: Cannibal orcas in Russia, oracle bones that reveal climate disaster in ancient China, humming black holes and a barefoot volcanologist

Science news this week was full of bizarre and baffling animal behavior, with news of chewed-up orca fins washing up on a Russian beach pointing to cannibalism among the apex predators.There are several orca subspecies, and scientists initially thought these groups kept mainly to themselves. But genetic evidence alongside distinct tooth marks heavily suggests that one group may occasionally snack upon the other, which could explain why the preyed-upon orcas live in large, tight-knit groups.However, another species this week showed that even close groups can be infiltrated. A Japanese ant was identified as the only species that consists entirely of…

Why is mercury a liquid?

​​We tend to think of metals as hard, strong and resistant to high temperatures — just look at iron, aluminum and steel. While this is generally true, there’s one key exception: mercury. With a melting point of minus 37.9 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 38.8 degrees Celsius), mercury is one of only…

Knicks’ Pacome Dadiet nets career high in points during garbage time

DENVER — Pacôme Dadiet, the 2024 first-round pick who has spent much of this season in the G-League, finally took advantage of his NBA opportunity in Friday’s 142-103 Knicks win over the Nuggets. The 20-year-old Frenchman went off for 11 points in just nine minutes of garbage time, helping send…

Ruben Prey gives St. John’s big lift off bench in win

It felt like St. John’s was in trouble. Zuby Ejiofor had picked up his second foul with 4:55 left in the first half. Then, he was called for his third a few minutes into the second half. Both times, Ruben Prey was there to fill the void left by the…

Luka Doncic’s hot start propels Lakers to win over Pacers

As long as the Lakers have Luka Doncic on the court, they always have a chance of winning, regardless of the opponent. And regardless of the circumstances. The Lakers’ 128-117 Friday night win over the Pacers at Crypto.com Arena, which was the second night of a back-to-back and witnessed star…

DOJ exploring possible charges against Cuban leaders amid calls for a Raul Castro indictment: ‘Must finally face justice’

A top Justice Department prosecutor has launched an inquiry into Cuban government officials that could result in indictments against the Communist regime’s leaders, according to multiple reports.  The “working group” assembled by US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Jason Reding Quiñones, includes federal prosecutors and officials with the…

US officials reveal the urgency behind ‘Operation Epic Fury’ attack on Iran

Iran posed an “intolerable risk” to the U.S. with its missile threat and, during negotiations, wouldn’t accept “free nuclear fuel forever” – all of which led up to Saturday’s attack on Tehran. Follow The Post’s live coverage of the United States’ airstrikes on Iran Senior administration officials briefed reporters on…

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s murderous history of tyranny as Iran’s supreme leader

Iran’s eliminated tyrant Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spent nearly 37 years as the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader, overseeing a murderous, oppressive regime with more than 30,000 state-sponsored executions under his watch. The 86-year-old tyrannical cleric – who assumed control over the Islamic Republic of Iran in June 1989 — has been…

Lakers get back on track, defeat Warriors to end losing streak

SAN FRANCISCO — The Lakers needed Saturday night. Even with the Warriors being without two of their best players in star guard Steph Curry and big man Kristaps Porzingis, Thursday’s gut-wrenching loss to the Suns was the latest example of why the Lakers can’t take an opponent lightly despite who…

Yankees’ Austin Wells belts first spring home run before WBC exit

Observations from the Yankees spring training on Saturday: Wells to do In his last game before leaving for the WBC, Austin Wells crushed his first home run of the spring, a no-doubter off Blue Jays minor league righty Nate Garkow. Cruz under control Fernando Cruz, also headed for the WBC,…

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