Scientists are exploring fish gelatin as a potential building block for lab-grown meat. This isn't just about making meat without harming animals or the environment. Fish gelatin is also quite friendly for cells to grow on. Researchers discovered that fish gelatin can be transformed into hydrogels. These hydrogels are easy to shape and hold water well. This is crucia...
Fans of South Park are in for a wait. The new season, season 27, won't hit screens as planned. The creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, are not happy about it. They call the situation a mess, caused by a fight over streaming rights. The delay is due to a battle between the show's creators and Paramount Global, the parent company of Comedy Central. The new season wa...
Scientists have been curious about how parasitic plants like Phtheirospermum japonicum (P. japonicum) latch onto their hosts, like Arabidopsis thaliana (A. thaliana). This sneaky plant creates a special structure called a haustorium to invade its host and form a vascular connection. Think of it like a secret handshake between two plants. But how exactly do they commu...
NBA free agency is already shaking things up. Some big names have already signed new deals, but there are still plenty of talented players available. Let's take a look at the top 10 free agents still on the market. Damian Lillard is the most surprising name on this list. He's a seven-time All-NBA player and a nine-time All-Star, but he's about to turn 35 and just to...
A recent court decision has provided a temporary reprieve for over half a million Haitians living in the U. S. under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This status allows them to stay in the country due to unsafe conditions in Haiti, such as gang violence, political turmoil, and the aftermath of a major earthquake in 2021. The Trump administration had planned to end ...
The highly anticipated sequel to Netflix's hit action movie, The Old Guard, has finally arrived. Fans have been waiting five years to see Charlize Theron and her team of immortal warriors back in action. But does The Old Guard 2 live up to the hype? Let's take a closer look. The first film was a massive success, with 72 million households watching it in just four we...
Nature often gets praised for its perfect designs. But what happens when things don't go as planned? Fig wasps show us that evolution isn't always perfect. These tiny insects have a tricky job. They need to balance the number of males and females they produce. But sometimes, they get it wrong. Why does this happen? Fig wasps live in a complex world. They don't live ...
In some places, the soil is not very healthy. It has something called Cadmium (Cd) in it. This is not good for plants. But, some plants are better at dealing with this than others. These are called invasive plants. They are not from around here. They come from other places and take over. Earthworms live in the soil. They are like tiny farmers. They help plants grow....
In Turkiye, a recent cartoon has caused quite a stir, leading to the arrest of four individuals. The cartoon, which appeared in the satirical magazine LeMan, is accused of depicting Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Moses in a controversial manner. The magazine denies these claims, stating that the cartoon was meant to highlight the suffering of a Muslim man killed in Isr...
The Houston Rockets have been busy this offseason. They started by trading for Kevin Durant, a 15-time All-Star who will turn 37 in September. Durant had a solid season last year, averaging 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Rockets also signed Fred VanVleet to a two-year, $50 million deal and Jabari Smith Jr. to a five-year, $122 million contract. They didn't...