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Meet Maya, world’s first cloned wild Arctic wolf

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A Chinese gene firm has successfully cloned a wild Arctic wolf, also called polar wolf, for the first time in the world.

The Arctic wolf that lives in Canada’s Queen Elizabeth Islands is an endangered species. The technological move is being considered a milestone as it is the first step toward conserving a rare animal.

The research was started in 2020 by Sinogene Biotechnology in collaboration with Harbin Polarland, the firm’s general manager Mi Jidong told Global Times.

The wolf named Maya has donor cells from a skin sample of a wild female Arctic wolf and oocytes from a female dog. The animal was born via surrogacy. Its mother was a dog breed called beagle which shares genetic ancestry with ancient wolves.

The company’s deputy manager said that they first created 137 embryos from oocytes without nuclei and somatic cells. Eighty-five embryos were transferred to the uteri of seven dogs. Out of these, one managed to give birth to a healthy wolf.

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Pakistani Internet: Everything you should know about “Africa-2” contemporary cables

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According to sources, Pakistan is enhancing landline internet speeds significantly as new cables are being installed today.

Through the new cable system, Pakistan will be able to join a global internet network that spans 45,000 kilometers. By connecting to 46 cable landing sites across Europe, Africa, and Asia, it will greatly improve internet performance and connection.

Pakistan is a participant in Facebook Meta’s “Africa-2” cable project, which includes the initiative. By 2025, the cable is expected to be completely operational, enabling customers to access better internet speeds and manage traffic loads.

According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), which has verified the Africa-2 cable’s connection, customers can anticipate receiving ultra-fast internet speeds beginning in 2025. Pakistan’s digital revolution and worldwide internet connectivity are expected to reach a significant turning point with this breakthrough.

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Balochistani Graduates Selected for NUTECH Islamabad’s Mining Program

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For 18 graduates of the Reko Diq Mining Project, the National University of Technology, Islamabad, has started a training program. These graduates will complete an 18-month on-the-job training program at Barrick’s International Mining Sites after completing a two-month course at NUTECH.

The graduates will acquire proficiency in mining and associated technical domains during the training program. The chosen graduates will also get specific instruction on environmental protection, safety, exploration, and geology.

Along with the development of communication skills, the curriculum will also emphasise the most recent advancements in the mining industry. Barrick’s International Graduate Development Program for 2024 includes the Balochistani graduates.

Additionally, nine Baloch graduates were selected in 2023 and transported to Barrick’s facility in Argentina for on-the-job training.

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WhatsApp will improve the updates tab by introducing new shortcuts and a revamped interface.

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WhatsApp is implementing a new upgrade to refine the Updates tab interface, hence boosting accessibility for status and channel updates.

WABetaInfo reports that the upgrade introduces expedited shortcuts that streamline the updating of statuses and channels. Users can now select and upload photos and videos directly from the interface, reducing the steps involved in choosing media from the gallery.

The Meta-owned messaging application has also revamped the button for generating text-based status updates and introduced a feature for recording and sharing voice status updates. This offers customers a more expedient method to disseminate text and speech updates without depending on the floating action button.

The revisions correspond with recent modifications to other tabs, ensuring a modernised interface that improves navigation and update creation. WhatsApp is modifying the floating action button to facilitate content sharing within channels.

When selecting the floating action button, users will see several options, including creating status updates, starting new channels, or sharing photos, videos, voice, and text in existing channels. This revamp integrates all content-generating options into a singular section.

The new shortcuts are anticipated to be accessible to a broader user base in the forthcoming weeks. Beta testers can currently access them in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android, version 2.24.26.13, available on the Google Play Store.

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