In the quest to make tomatoes tougher against dry spells, scientists have turned to some unusual allies: fungi and natural plant boosters. The focus was on two Italian tomato varieties, Principe Borghese and San Marzano nano. The team used high-tech plant scanning to see how these tomatoes fared und
Plastic is everywhere. It's in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. But what happens when these tiny plastic bits, called microplastics, find their way into our bodies? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at samples from different organs of people who had passed away.
The HDMI Forum has just rolled out HDMI 2. 2, the latest update to the HDMI specification. This new version brings some serious upgrades, like support for video resolutions up to 16K at 60Hz and a maximum bandwidth of 96Gbps. That's a big jump from the previous version, which maxed out at 48Gbps. Th
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state lawmaker, has made waves in New York City politics. Born in Uganda to Indian parents, he moved to New York City at a young age. His mother is the acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, and his father is a professor at Columbia University. Mamdani's journey to politics is
This weekend, moviegoers will have a tough choice: high-octane racing or high-stakes horror. "F1: The Movie, " starring Brad Pitt, is expected to zoom past "M3GAN 2. 0, " the creepy AI doll sequel, at the box office. Experts predict "F1" will rake in between $40 million and $50 million domestically,
Tech tools like health apps and online rehab programs are changing how doctors in Austria help patients with heart issues. These tools can make a big difference, but getting doctors to use them isn't always easy. Many things can affect whether or not doctors will use these tech tools. First, doctor
In Kenya, young people are still fighting for their rights. They took to the streets to remember the protests from last year. These protests were against a new tax law that would have made life harder for many people. The government did not like the protests. They told TV and radio stations to stop
The U. S. is making a bold move in the world of home loans. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two big names in the mortgage game, will now consider cryptocurrencies as assets when they check if someone can afford a home loan. This is a pretty big deal because it shows that digital money is becoming more a
Brian Johnson, who goes by the name "Liver King" online, found himself in trouble after making some serious threats. He posted a video on Instagram challenging Joe Rogan, a well-known podcast host, to a fight. Johnson, who is known for his muscular build and unusual diet, claimed he was ready to fig
Phthalates are sneaky chemicals that can mess with our bodies, especially the male reproductive system. One of the worst offenders is di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHxP). Even though Europe banned it in 2020, people are still getting exposed to it. How? Well, sunscreen might be the culprit. Some sunscreens
