Chase is stepping in to manage the Apple Card, with the switch happening in about two years. Users won't see many changes right away. They'll still get up to 3% cash back on purchases, use easy spending tools, and share accounts with family. Mastercard will keep handling the payments, so users can s
Rice seeds are picky about temperature. They need the right heat to sprout and grow. Scientists have been trying to figure out how this works. They found a cool trick that rice seeds use to decide when to grow. There are two key players in this game: OsFTIP9 and OSH1. When the temperature is just r
Rice plants face a tough challenge when dealing with cadmium, a harmful metal. Phosphorus, a key nutrient, plays a big role in how rice plants manage cadmium. Scientists wanted to understand how different amounts of phosphorus affect cadmium in rice. In an experiment, they grew rice in water with d
Rice is a staple food for many people around the world. But growing it needs a lot of nitrogen. Usually, farmers add nitrogen fertilizer to the soil. But what if there's a better way? A recent study found that iron oxides, which are common in soil, can help certain bacteria fix nitrogen naturally.
Rice plants have tiny helpers called microbiomes that live on their leaves and roots. These helpers can make rice stronger against stress from pests and weather. Most studies look at rice growing in farm or wild soils. But what about rice growing in city soils? That's a big question as cities keep g
Chase Elliott's victory at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta had a big impact on the NASCAR playoff picture. His win took away a crucial chance for some drivers to secure a spot in the playoffs. Brad Keselowski, Erik Jones, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. , and Zane Smith were all hoping to use this race to boost th
Chase Briscoe's journey in NASCAR took a big turn when he joined Joe Gibbs Racing. The expectations were high, and the pressure was on. Briscoe knew what was at stake. "You don't make the playoffs, you don't race in this car anymore, " he was told. The standards at JGR are sky-high, and the Toyotas
Rice farmers in the United States face a constant battle against pests. The rice water weevil is a major early-season threat. This pest feeds on rice roots, causing significant crop losses. In Louisiana, the Mexican rice borer has also become a persistent problem. This pest bores into rice stems, le
Rice is a staple food for many people around the world. It's a big deal. But there's a problem. High nighttime temperatures are messing with rice crops. This is a big issue for farmers. It's also a big issue for people who eat rice. But there's hope. Scientists have found a way to make rice stronger
Rice is a staple food for many people around the world. But, it faces a big problem. Cadmium and arsenic in the soil can harm rice plants. These harmful substances can get into the rice roots and make the plant sick. This is a serious issue because rice is a major source of food for many. So, findin
