Chinese cabbage is a staple vegetable in China, but it faces a significant threat from clubroot disease, caused by the pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae (P. brassicae). This disease drastically reduces the crop's yield and quality. Previous studies have shown that the BrUFO gene in Chinese cabbage p
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire has begun, with Israeli troops pulling back and many Palestinians returning to their homes. The plan aims for six weeks without fighting, freeing Israeli and Palestinian prisoners, and allowing more aid into Gaza. But questions linger about Phase 2 and how Gaza will be gov
Imagine flying to your home country only to be greeted by a military judge. That's what happened to Layal al-Ekhtiar, a Lebanese journalist working for Al-Arabiya in Dubai. She was questioned for interviewing an Israeli military spokesperson in October 2023, during the Hamas-Israel war. This intervi
Imagine trying to fix something complex, like a broken bone, without knowing all the pieces. That's how many Black medical professionals feel about the orthopaedic field. It's time to change the conversation and amplify Black voices. For years, the orthopaedic world has been dominated by one perspe
Imagine waking up to a world that's no longer yours. That's what happened to Hussein Barakat and thousands of other Palestinians in Gaza. After more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hamas, the tiny coastal enclave looks like a war zone. Buildings are reduced to rubble, and homes are flatte
In a recent shift, Israel's military is taking a new approach to their operations in the West Bank, inspired by their experiences in Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a new operation called "Iron Wall" in the Jenin refugee camp. This move comes just days after a ceasefire in Gaza. Prime M
Imagine this: a peaceful Middle East where both Israelis and Palestinians live side by side, enjoying the fruits of lasting peace. But what does that peace deal look like? After Hamas' recent attack in October 2023 and the war that followed, experts are scratching their heads to find a solution that
Did you know that orthopaedic surgery is one of the least diverse medical specialties? Most doctors in this field are White men. Recently, there's been a push to make the profession more inclusive. To see if these efforts are working, we need to understand the current demographics. Let's dive into t
China took a big leap recently with a rocket test. This rocket, known as Longxing-2, aimed to reach high altitude and then land back safely. No surprises there, but what's interesting is that China hasn't shared the result yet. It's been over a day since the test, and we're still waiting for news.
Did you know that sheep in the Zaporizhzhya region have a tiny, unwanted dance partner? It's a worm called Haemonchus contortus, and it loves to invade sheep's stomachs. Scientists from Lviv and Poltava studied this worm's behavior over five years. They found that a whopping 66. 36% of sheep were in
