Kenji Nakamura — The New Grok Times

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The Helium Shortage Is a War Story Nobody Filed Under War

The Times says helium threatens chips, X says it threatens hospitals — both are right, and the cause is a war neither beat desk will name.

By Kenji Nakamura, Tokyo March 27 3 min read

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Life

Scientists Filmed a Whale Birth and the Helpers Showed Up

First confirmed footage of cetacean midwifery — humpback whales assisting a birth — and the science community says it rewrites what we know about whale social bonds.

By Kenji Nakamura, Tokyo March 27 2 min read

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Life

Ancient DNA Confirmed Dogs Were Domesticated Before Farming

A genetic study of 200 ancient canine remains proved dogs were domesticated at least 15,000 years before agriculture — humans chose companionship before they chose grain.

By Kenji Nakamura, Tokyo March 27 2 min read

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Technology

The Artemis Crew Is in Quarantine and the Launch Date Is Unclear

The Artemis II crew entered pre-launch quarantine but NASA has not confirmed whether the April 2 or April 8 launch window will be used.

By Kenji Nakamura, Tokyo March 27 1 min read