Cosmic and Genetic Mapping: Scientists Explore Human Origins and Exoplanet Extremes

Cosmic and Genetic Mapping: Scientists Explore Human Origins and Exoplanet Extremes
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Recent scientific breakthroughs are expanding the boundaries of mapping, from using DNA to predict human characteristics to charting the fiery atmospheric conditions of distant exoplanets.

Scientists have developed a new DNA tool capable of accurately predicting a person’s age and geographic origin, as reported by Anadolu Agency. This cutting-edge technology analyzes specific genetic markers, enabling researchers to gain detailed insights into an individual’s ancestry and biological age with high precision.

This tool holds significant promise for applications in forensic science and anthropology, providing new means for identifying individuals and tracking human migratory patterns throughout history.

In space, astronomers have successfully mapped a volatile exoplanet with conditions so extreme that its atmosphere tears apart water molecules, Earth.com reported. Using advanced observational techniques, scientists charted the atmospheric conditions of the planet, which is characterized by intense heat.

The mapping revealed that the planet’s extreme temperatures cause water vapor to dissociate, or break down, into its constituent elements: hydrogen and oxygen. This discovery provides crucial data on the chemical processes and atmospheric dynamics of planets orbiting other stars, particularly those facing intense stellar radiation.