Plants use something called Light-Harvesting Complex II (LHCII) to efficiently capture light for photosynthesis. Scientists have been trying to understand how LHCII does this so well. They use quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, and statistical mechanics to study the pigment molecules in LHCII. I
Fans are telling Sony to give up on making Marvel movies without Spider-Man. The new film, "Kraven the Hunter, " starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, didn't do well at the box office, making only $11 million. This is a big loss for Sony, which has struggled with Marvel movies that are not directly about S
Imagine a world where you don't need to charge your wearable devices. Researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have made a big step towards this future. They've created a super-thin, flexible film that can turn body heat into electricity. This isn't just good news for your smartwatch
Handling stress is a big deal in fish farming. Zebrafish, a common fish in labs and farms, hasn't been studied enough for their stress response when they're young. Scientists wanted to see how zebrafish larvae react to a sudden stress situation. They spun the tiny fish in a vortex for a minute and c
Every year, farmers face a big problem: Goose Parvovirus, or GPV. This nasty little virus can wipe out up to 100% of young goslings and ducks in flocks that haven't encountered it before. We're going to look at a particular strain of GPV called LIV-22, which was first found in the USSR back in 1972.
Marvell Technology's stock is on the rise after a strong earnings report. Investors are feeling more optimistic about the integrated circuit maker's future. The company did better than expected in the third quarter and gave a positive outlook for revenue. This good news has led many Wall Street firm
Have you ever wondered how some bacteria can survive for ages without food? This is exactly what scientists found in Streptomyces minutiscleroticus. These little guys stay alive even when food is scarce. They keep making proteins, and surprisingly, they can even grow a bit, shown by their sensitivit
Harvey Weinstein, a disgraced producer awaiting trial, is suing New York City for a whopping $5 million. Why? He claims the conditions at Rikers Island Jail are terrible. His lawyers argue that the jail's staff didn't give him proper medical care or basic hygiene. They say Weinstein's health got wor
Funnyman Dana Carvey is set to revisit the Saturday Night Live stage in December. He's been a regular this season, impersonating President Joe Biden and even trying his hand at Elon Musk. But don't expect to see him do Musk again anytime soon. Carvey admits he's not great at capturing the billionair
Every time you crack open a macadamia nut, you're left with a peel that might seem like trash, but it's actually a treasure trove of beneficial substances. Scientists have discovered that these peels are rich in polysaccharides and other bioactive compounds, like phenols and flavonoids. So, what's t
