In the world of sugarcane, there's a sneaky bacterium called Xanthomonas albilineans that causes leaf scald disease. It's a tiny troublemaker with a small genome, which might be why it's so good at living inside plants. Scientists recently took a close look at what this bacterium is doing inside sug
MarcAnthony Parker, a standout linebacker for the Navy Midshipmen, has made a name for himself on the football field. With 88 tackles in just 11 games, he's become a key player for the team. But who is MarcAnthony Parker beyond his stats? Born and raised in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Parker comes fr
A young fin whale washed up near Anchorage, Alaska, in November 2024. The cold weather made it hard for scientists to figure out why she died. They checked for signs of sickness, hunger, or injuries from ships but found nothing clear. The whale stayed on the shore, frozen in place, as people came to
A puzzling situation unfolded in Ohio recently, involving a large number of dead vultures and a possible bird flu outbreak. Health officials confirmed that at least two of the 72 vulture carcasses found near a Catholic school tested positive for bird flu. This discovery came after the birds had been
A heavy smoker, well into their golden years, found themselves facing a fast-growing tumor in their right lower lung. Doctors were baffled. It was a rare beast, a thoracic SMARCA4-deficient undifferentiated tumor, or SMARCA4-UT for short. This type of cancer is so uncommon that even experts struggle
Dave Portnoy, the big name behind Barstool Sports, recently shared his thoughts on Cincinnati's famous Skyline Chili. He posted his review on Twitter/X while visiting the city. This wasn't his first stop in Cincinnati. Earlier, he checked out the University of Cincinnati bookstore and shared his tho
Indigenous communities from across South America made a powerful statement at the recent climate talks in Belém, Brazil. This was not just another meeting for them. It was a chance to show the world that they are key players in the fight against climate change. They came from all corners of the con
A futuristic gaming hub in Las Vegas has closed its doors after just one year. The Electric Playhouse, a high-tech arcade and dining spot inside a mall at Caesars Palace, filed for bankruptcy. This move came as no surprise, given the venue's struggles with unpaid debts and an impending eviction. Th
Drought is a big problem for sugarcane. It makes it hard for the plant to grow and produce sugar. But scientists found a way to help. They used a gene from a small plant called Arabidopsis. This gene, DREB1A, helps sugarcane handle drought better. Scientists put the DREB1A gene into sugarcane using
Apple is making big waves in the mobile gaming world. The tech giant is gearing up for its big Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event. This event is just around the corner. Apple is showing that it is serious about mobile gaming. They already have a subscription service called Arcade. Thi
