Plants close their tiny pores, called stomata, to keep water from escaping during dry spells. Even then, a small amount of moisture still drips out – this is called minimum conductance or gmin. Scientists measured gmin in 101 different plant species, ranging from ferns to flowering trees, and found
In a recent ruling, a federal judge in Manhattan denied Bayer’s attempt to stop Johnson & Johnson from advertising its prostate‑cancer drug, Erleada. The court said Bayer had not shown it was likely to win the case over J&J’s marketing, which claimed Erleada cuts death risk by about half compared to
In Helena, the three challengers to incumbent Troy Downing sat down for their first debate. The tone was calm, and the candidates often agreed more than they disagreed. Downing’s campaign has raised a lot of money, showing strong support. The Democrats are finding it harder to match that fina
The 2025 marathon in Boston was a shock to many. While the legendary 1976 race saw temperatures near 100°F and nearly half the runners quit, this year’s event started in the upper 30s to low 40s and climbed to about 50°F. Only a tiny fraction, 1. 5 percent of the 28, 854 starters, failed to finish.
The newest addition to the University of Tennessee’s campus is a massive business school building that will carry the name of its former president, Randy Boyd. The structure, which will be the largest on campus, has just hit its highest point in construction during a topping‑out ceremony. Duri
A quiet evening in Santa Clarita turned into a vibrant fundraiser when the local piano teacher, Oksana Kolesnikova, opened her first event for the Oksana Foundation. The night began with her own piano compositions before guests heard Ardeshir Farah, a former member of Strunz & Farah, and guitarist L
The Kansas City Chiefs aim to strengthen their offense for the 2026 season. Their general manager, Brett Veach, is focused on a new wide‑receiver talent that can help quarterback Patrick Mahomes return to playoff contention. The team holds the ninth pick in the upcoming draft, and it is clear that t
This weekend, New Jersey isn't just getting rain—it's getting a full weather makeover. While the northern and western parts brace for sudden downpours and gusty winds, the Jersey Shore will trade sunny skies for cooler temperatures. Saturday brings a noticeable drop, with inland areas hitting the 70
Alix Earle and Alex Cooper’s public clash wasn’t just one bad moment—it was months of growing frustration. The trouble started long before their split, with Earle feeling pushed around after their podcast partnership began. Earle had already built her own following before joining forces with Cooper,
OpenAI’s newest AI model, named after DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin, isn’t built to write poems or plan dinner menus. Instead, it’s trained to dig through mountains of scientific data to help researchers find new medicines faster. Drug development usually takes over a decade, but this tool could cut
