Pepper plants face a serious threat from Phytophthora blight. This nasty disease is caused by Phytophthora capsici. It's a soil-borne menace that can wipe out entire pepper crops. Scientists are on a mission to understand how pepper plants fight back. They want to pinpoint the key genes that help pe
Imagine if you will, the ocean floor as a treasure trove of metals. The seabed, especially in remote areas like the eastern Pacific, is rich with minerals crucial for modern technology. This has sparked interest from mining companies eager to tap into these resources. One such company, based in Vanc
The Trump administration faced a significant setback in its efforts to deport Venezuelan nationals. A federal appeals court refused to pause a lower court's decision that questioned the administration's use of a 1798 wartime law for deportations. This law, the Alien Enemies Act, was at the center of
The U. S. President, Donald Trump, recently made big changes to how elections are run in the country. He signed an order that requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and mandates that all mailed ballots must be received by Election Day. This move has sparked a lot of debate and criticis
A graduate student from a prestigious university in Massachusetts was taken into custody by federal agents. This incident has sparked concern and questions about the student's status and the circumstances surrounding the detention. The student, who is pursuing a PhD, is an international student from
The political tension in Washington is heating up, with Republicans eyeing dramatic moves against federal judges. At the heart of the storm is Speaker Mike Johnson, who recently hinted at a bold strategy: eliminating certain federal courts. This isn't just about any judges; it's about those who have
The world of chest disease diagnosis has seen some exciting changes over the last ten years. The focus has been on improving how we spot and understand various lung issues. The goal is to make diagnoses more accurate and less invasive. This has been made possible by blending new imaging technolog
The Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, or ABD, has been the go-to journal for skin experts in Latin America since 1925. It is the official voice of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology. It is set to hit a major landmark in 2025, marking 100 years of sharing knowledge. With 99 volumes and 6, 299 ar
A federal judge has put a stop to Elon Musk's ambitious plans to dismantle USAID. Judge Theodore D. Chuang ruled that Musk's Department of Government Efficiency likely overstepped its authority and violated the Constitution. This decision is a significant setback for Musk's involvement in federal go
A young student from the University of Pittsburgh vanished without a trace during a spring break trip. Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old, went missing from the beach of the Riu República Hotel in Punta Cana. The last person known to be with her was Joshua Steven Riibe. Riibe, a 22-year-old senior fro
