Hemp and wheat are both crops that are susceptible to a nasty fungus called Fusarium graminearum. This fungus causes a disease known as Fusarium head blight (FHB). FHB is a big problem in the US, especially for hemp farmers. It's been spotted in most places where hemp is grown. The disease can ruin
Deep learning is shaking up the world of brain mapping. This technology is making it easier to see what's going on inside our brains. It's all about a technique called Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM). This method uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to create detailed maps of brain tissue
Wheat farmers have a new ally in their fight against leaf spot diseases. A clever system has been created to spot three common wheat diseases all at once. These diseases are septoria nodorum blotch, septoria tritici blotch, and tan spot. Each of these diseases is caused by a different fungus: Parast
Medical image classification has seen a huge boost from deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs). These networks are like super-smart detectors that can spot patterns in medical images. However, there are two big hurdles to overcome. First, medical data from different places isn't always the same.
Ever wondered if animals can help each other out in a crisis? Well, mice can. They have a unique way of caring for their friends. When a mouse finds another mouse unconscious, it doesn't just walk away. Instead, it tries to revive its companion. How? By licking and biting the face of the unconscious
ICESat-2, a satellite launched in 2018, has just hit a huge milestone. It has fired 2 trillion laser pulses from space. This satellite is equipped with a super-accurate laser system called ATLAS. ATLAS has been busy measuring the height of ice sheets, glaciers, forests, and even the ocean floor. Th
When dealing with groundwater contamination, figuring out how far and wide the bad stuff has spread is a big job. Engineers have a tough time deciding how many wells to monitor. They need lots of data and powerful computers to map out the spread of contaminants, called plumes. But there's a simpler
A recent discovery has left scientists scratching their heads. While looking at images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, a researcher found something odd. Out of 263 galaxies, two-thirds were spinning clockwise, and only one-third were spinning counterclockwise. This isn't what scientists exp
A new player has entered the space game. The SPHEREx telescope, launched from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base, is on a mission to create a massive 3D map of the cosmos using infrared light. This isn't your average telescope. It's designed to scan the entire sky, not just specific targets. O
Stress granules, or SGs, are tiny powerhouses within cells. They are made up of RNA and proteins and act as the cell's first responders during tough times. These granules are essential for managing how genes work and how signals are sent within the cell. However, scientists are still in the dark abo
