Scientists have found that some plants hide tiny proteins inside their genetic instructions. These proteins, called miPEPs, help control how plants grow and respond to their environment. But finding these small proteins is tricky because they’re rare and hard to spot. Most known miPEPs come from pla
The United States recently announced new restrictions on Iran’s military-linked oil shipments, adding pressure to global oil markets already affected by regional conflicts. Eight ships, flying flags from Marshall Islands, Comoros, and Panama, were named in the move. Their role? Transporting Iranian
California voters are seeing a new twist in their upcoming governor race—an unexpected showdown over facial hair. Two Republican contenders, Sheriff Chad Bianco and former commentator Steve Hilton, are not only debating policy but also competing for the most impressive mustache or beard. Bianco,
In the fight against a deadly blood cancer called multiple myeloma, scientists are turning to a protein named JAM‑A. This protein sits on the surface of cells and helps them stick together, a feature that can boost cancer growth. Researchers noticed that patients whose cancer cells have extra copies
Students in medical school often find their obstetrics rotations confusing, because the work they do can differ a lot from one hospital to another. This makes it hard for them to know what they should learn and how well they are doing. To fix this, a team created an obstetrics bingo board. The boar
Muna is getting ready for a big fall tour, but the band says that pyrotechnics won’t make it onto the stage because their budget can’t handle it. The guitarist joked that a lighting guy tried to convince them to add fire, but the band replied they don’t have the money for it. The focus of their upc
Alfonsi, a long‑time “60 Minutes” reporter, has not had her contract renewed by CBS News after she pushed back against the network’s decision to pull a story on a Salvadoran prison that holds many Venezuelan migrants. The piece, which was scheduled to air in the United States, was removed only hours
The ex‑environment chief has announced he will leave Parliament later this summer, citing disappointment over the government’s softened climate stance. He had already left the cabinet last year, stepping down as culture minister to oppose a deal that would allow Alberta to build an oil export pipeli
Flavio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian senator who is running for president, went to Washington after his latest scandal. He had already met President Trump in the Oval Office a day earlier. During his trip, Bolsonaro spoke with U. S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The talk
The United States and Israel carried out a series of strikes in late February aimed at weakening Iran’s military capabilities. Some reports suggest that these attacks were part of a broader plan to bring former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad back into power, hoping he could steer the country toward a
