ASU football has secured a spot in the College Football Playoff after thrashing Iowa State 45-19 in the Big 12 Championship. The Sun Devils are now waiting to find out who their opponent will be and if they'll get a first-round bye. The selection show airs on ESPN at 10 a. m. MST on Sunday. Head co
Every plant faces challenges, and Rhododendron chrysanthum Pall. (R. chrysanthum) is no exception. UV-B radiation, a type of light that can harm plants, is one of these challenges. But R. chrysanthum has a secret weapon: strigolactone, a special chemical messenger in plants. Scientists have been st
You might think that rice plants would struggle when they don’t get enough nutrients, especially in tough conditions like droughts or salty soils. But did you know that certain bacteria can actually help them out? One such bacterium is Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, which has shown to be a real game-ch
In college football’s newest postseason extravaganza, Boise State has scored a big win. The Broncos clinched the Mountain West Conference title on Friday night, securing their spot in the sport’s first 12-team playoff. UNLV couldn't keep up, losing 21-7 to the Broncos' Heisman hopeful, Ashton Jeanty
Did you know that many kids with deafness get cochlear implants (CIs) to help them hear and learn better? But even with these helpful devices, some kids still struggle with reading and writing. Researchers are wondering if these struggles might be a sign of a specific learning disorder. They looked
Imagine a time machine for sports fans! Recently, Celtics legend Paul Pierce sparked a fun debate, claiming his 2008 team would outplay the current champs. So, let's compare some iconic Boston teams across different eras. First, the 2008 Celtics. With Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen, they
In an unexpected turn of events, several major health insurance companies have made changes to their websites following a tragic incident. UnitedHealthcare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Elevance Health have all removed their leadership pages. This action comes after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare
Are you a sports fanatic who wants to keep an eye on multiple games at once? Apple's upcoming visionOS 2. 2 update has you covered! Set to launch next week, this update introduces the exciting Multiview feature for Vision Pro users. With Multiview, you can watch up to five games simultaneously. With
On Thursday afternoon, a Ford truck crashed into a business inside a strip mall in Miller Place, New York. The Suffolk County police responded to a 911 call reporting the incident around 2:35 p. m. The driver of the truck suffered a medical emergency just before the collision, which occurred on Rout
The Golden State Valkyries, a new team in the WNBA, are about to participate in the league's first expansion draft in a long time. This means the New York Liberty, along with other WNBA teams, had to choose six players they want to protect. These players can't be drafted by the Valkyries. The Liber
