Get ready for a celestial show! This weekend, Jupiter will be at its brightest all year, visible all night long. It's like Earth is playing tag with Jupiter, as our planet swings between Jupiter and the sun. If you have binoculars or a telescope, you might even spot Jupiter's four biggest moons name
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
Have you ever heard of trehalose? It’s a special sugar that doesn’t just melt when heated. Instead, it becomes rough, brittle, and super sticky. This stickiness helps it absorb water quickly, forming clumps. Scientists found that heat can make trehalose 13 times stronger! But there’s a catch: it als
Scientists are always looking for better ways to control DNA biosensors. These sensors use DNA to detect specific substances, and they can be made even more sensitive by using something called signal amplification. The problem is, controlling this amplification process can be tricky. That's where ex
Honey might taste sweet, but did you know that the weather plays a big role in making it that way? Bees are quite picky when it comes to collecting nectar. They prefer warm, sunny days, ideally when the temperature is somewhere between 68°F and 86°F. Why? Well, warm weather encourages plants to prod
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
Do you know that something tiny can make a big difference in cleaning up our environment? Scientists have found a way to use really small particles of bismuth to help turn a harmful chemical into something useful. This chemical, called 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), can be turned into 4-aminophenol (4-AP) us
Have you ever tried to learn a new skill, like playing the piano or riding a bike? It's not just about physical practice; your brain plays a big role too. Scientists have discovered that our mental abilities, known as executive functions, can significantly impact how well we learn new motor skills.
Imagine extremely tiny threads, so small you'd need a powerful microscope to see them—these are nanofibers. They're exciting in the world of science because they can be adjusted for all sorts of uses. One way to create these fibers is through a process called electrospinning, which gives them a big
Scientists decided to mix things up by adding 40 different types of bacteria to two kinds of mango juices. The bacteria they used was called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum. They watched as the juices changed over time. Most of the bacteria did well, but one type, LC25, didn't thrive. Two bacteria, SS
