A new method lets scientists spot special chemical tags on RNA even when the molecules are rare. The trick uses two chemicals, sodium nitrite and a sugar‑derived compound called glyoxal, to change the tagged part of the RNA. After this conversion, a short DNA probe sticks only to the modified
NASA plans to launch a wave of robotic missions to the Moon, starting in 2027 and aiming for up to thirty landings over a few years. The goal is to set up a small but functional lunar base that will help future trips to the Moon and Mars. The agency is inviting companies, universities and other coun
For years, a prominent environmental activist has been in courtrooms arguing that the herbicide glyphosate causes cancer. He built a career and earned millions by pushing cases to trial, often citing this claim during his presidential run. Recently he surprised his supporters by backing an executiv
The idea of instant travel first captured our imagination on a popular TV show that used the “beam” to save money on set design. That fictional device was a machine that broke people down into energy, sent it somewhere else, and rebuilt them atom by atom. While the show’s transporter was a clever pl
A UK agency has secured two fresh films for global festivals. The first film, titled “I Want To Kill My Grandfather, ” is still in editing. It mixes documentary style with a fictional twist. The plot follows a director who plans to shoot a film about killing her grandfather, the man who onc
The state will enjoy a bright day, with temperatures climbing into the 60s and even touching the 70s in some spots. Light clouds will drift across the sky, letting sunshine filter through. Winds stay calm, coming from the south or west at just five to ten miles per hour. Central and southern parts
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are gearing up for a crucial U. S. Open Cup game against Steel City FC, hoping to kick off their season with some momentum. The match was moved from last week due to bad weather, giving the team a chance to test how deep their squad is and whether they can keep players
Spring is the season for fresh starts, and a big online sale brings new gadgets and everyday essentials at steep discounts. The biggest deal is on a sleek 16‑inch laptop that packs a fast Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB of RAM and a crisp Full HD screen. It runs Windows 11 and is ready for work, g
Recent studies point to a surprising connection between high blood pressure and the way our blood clots. When people develop hypertension, their arteries are more likely to form dangerous clots that can cause heart attacks or strokes. Researchers have found that the gut’s bacterial community, when o
Many adults are now being studied to see how tough times in childhood affect their health later. Researchers followed more than 150, 000 people from the UK Biobank for about four decades. They asked each person about scary or difficult events before age 18 and grouped them into none, mild (1–2
