Every plant has its own clock, and in the case of rapeseed (Brassica napus), two transcription factors are calling the shots. Say hello to BnaC09. FUL and BnaC06. WIP2! These guys are like the good cop (BnaC09. FUL) and the bad cop (BnaC06. WIP2) when it comes to flowering time. Early bloomers are
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix series “Polo” hasn’t been a hit with critics. They wanted to show the glamorous world of polo, but it’s been called boring and tone-deaf. The series follows polo players and their lavish lives, with Harry and Meghan barely appearing. They say they didn’t cont
Malaria has been a relentless enemy in Africa, but the fight against it has become even tougher with the rise of drug-resistant strains. Imagine trying to fix a leaky pipe with a broken wrench—that's what it feels like when antimalarial drugs don't work as they should. Why is this happening? Well, m
A bizarre assault took place in a New York City optometrist's office, leaving the doctor with a head injury. The attacker, later identified as Eric Moneyham, a financial consultant and son of a Florida judge, allegedly sneaked into Dr. Ron Goldstein's office and punched him from behind while he was
Let's talk about President Biden's recent claims. He said that Iran, Hezbollah, and Russia are weaker now than when he took office. But hold on a second. Iran and Hezbollah are still attacking Israel, and Russia invaded Ukraine. It's only because Israel didn't listen to Biden's advice to go easy tha
Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback, has been facing some tough times after retiring from football and going through a divorce with supermodel Gisele Bündchen. Recently, he's been opening up about his struggles on social media. He shared a rap song lyric, "you don’t want zero problems, big fella, "
Imagine this: today's teens are hitting puberty earlier than ever before. This trend is happening at the same time as a big expansion of the criminal legal system, which affects communities of color more than others. But is there a link between these two things? Researchers wanted to find out if fam
Scientists have been trying to find the best way to make ZIF-8 membranes strong enough for industrial use. These membranes are really good at separating two important gases, C3H6 and C3H8. A recent study found that using supercritical ethane, scC2H6, to make these membranes might be the answer. Supe
Irvine's police department has recently opened a new "Real-Time Crime Center" (RTCC) that's giving officers a big boost in fighting crime. This new tech hub lets them access over 1, 000 live cameras around the city. That includes cameras at intersections, schools, and even a system that reads licens
In 2023, Canada saw the highest number of medically-assisted deaths, making up about 1 in 20 of the country's overall deaths, according to a government report. This process, called MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying), allowed eligible Canadians to get help in ending their lives. Who qualifies for MA
