Imagine driving through California's beautiful valleys, where each town proudly displays its specialty crop. Strawberries in Watsonville, garlic in Gilroy – you get the idea. These crops are the backbone of America's food supply. But here's a secret: many of the hands picking and packing these fruit
Imagine a plant like Palmer amaranth. It can grow up to 8 feet tall and has roots that spread like crazy. This unwanted plant, a relative of water hemp, is causing headaches for farmers. Why? Because it's become resistant to nine different kinds of weed killers. That's right, nine! Patrick Tranel,
Get ready for November, because Wale is bringing his "Gifted Week" back to the DMV! This yearly shindig is all about celebrating the amazing talent, music, and culture that makes D. C. , Maryland, and Virginia so special. From November 10 to November 17, 2024, Wale and his team at EQT are putting on
In recent years, the Mediterranean has seen a surge in migration. This has transformed once homogeneous communities into diverse linguistic and cultural landscapes. As a result, English has become a common language, challenging our traditional views of language as a reflection of territorial unity.
Emotions guide our actions and reveal our values. Past studies show that Large Language Models (LLMs) have biases when it comes to attributing emotions based on gender. But religion, unlike gender, comes with a set of beliefs and values. Different religions nurture specific emotions, and these rules
Have you ever wondered how people's personal beliefs and cultural backgrounds influence their views on drug use stigma? Researchers in Michigan decided to find out. They surveyed over 1, 500 people connected to Families Against Narcotics and Michigan Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan. The results? Most
Serbia's journey from a centrally planned to a market-driven economy has put a spotlight on corporate behaviors, especially their impact on society. Corporate misdeeds have far-reaching consequences, affecting people's health, the environment, and the economy. The problem? Corporations benefit finan
Back in 2014 and 2015, something interesting happened in the world of business. Celebrities started to dip their toes into the world of venture capital (VC). This wasn't just about making quick money; it was about investing in companies they believed in. Jared Leto, known for his acting and music, w
Scientists are exploring how the spread of religious ideas, or "memes, " can shape the diversity we see in religions today. They compare this to how diseases or helpful microbes spread and evolve within hosts. Just like pathogens, religious memes can jump from person to person, influencing how peopl
Ever thought about the hidden threats to our favorite citrus fruits? Meet citrus melanose, a sneaky fungal disease caused by members of the Diaporthe genus. The main culprit here is Diaporthe citri, a fungus that makes citrus fruits and leaves look ugly with black spots and rough skin. Scientists ha
