The world, the universe and us Why does America want Greenland?; Mystery of dark DNA; Ozempic weight rebound
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Jan 9, 2026 The U.S. has its sights set on Greenland for its strategic resources and potential military advantages, despite climate challenges. A fascinating study reveals that much of our DNA may be inactive or 'junk', raising questions about evolution and genetic modification. Insightful findings suggest that fiber can improve sleep quality through gut health. Lastly, there's a concerning trend where users of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic quickly regain lost pounds after stopping. Explore the implications of these intriguing topics!
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Greenland Is A Long-Term Strategic Asset
- Greenland's strategic value stems from shifting Arctic geopolitics and melting sea ice opening new routes.
- Economic extraction of Greenland's resources is a long-term, logistically daunting prospect reliant on infrastructure and global processing capacity.
Resources Exist But Won't Flow Soon
- Geology suggests Greenland likely holds many minerals, but exploration and extraction are costly and infrastructure-poor.
- Processing rare earths is technically complex and currently dominated by China, limiting rapid economic payoff.
Greenland Ice Loss Already Drives Sea Levels
- Greenland's ice sheet is losing mass year after year, contributing measurably to global sea level rise already.
- Continued melt could add 8–27 cm by 2100 and many metres over millennia if tipping points are crossed.