Purpureocillium lilacinum PLBJ-1 is a biocontrol fungus. It makes leucinostatins. These are special molecules that can kill other fungi. Think of them as natural antibiotics. But how does this fungus make them? And why does it make more in some conditions than others? Scientists found out that the
In a quiet town in Central New York, a food factory became the center of a dramatic event. Over 50 federal agents stormed the Nutrition Bar Confectioners plant, startling everyone. The owners, three brothers named Jeff, Lenny, and Mark Schmidt Jr. , were left in shock. They had never seen anything l
A major setback struck a huge project in Georgia. Hundreds of workers building a battery factory for Hyundai and Kia were taken into custody. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) led the operation, halting construction. The factory is a big deal. It's part of a massive investment in Georgia. T
U. S. factories are in a tough spot. For the sixth month in a row, manufacturing has shrunk. The main culprit? Tariffs. These import taxes are making it hard for factories to do their job. Some say things are worse now than during the Great Recession. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) share
Bitcoin has a reputation for struggling in September. Over the past decade, it has seen declines in eight out of eleven Septembers. This trend could be due to people cashing out after summer gains or needing funds for expenses like school or taxes. It's also a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy—trade
Tomatoes, like many plants, have a fascinating way of blooming. It's not just one gene that makes this happen. Instead, it's a team of genes working together. Scientists dove into this topic. They wanted to understand how three important genes in tomatoes help them flower. First, they looked at the
Tesla and Ford have been going head-to-head in the electric vehicle (EV) market. But recently, they've been giving each other props instead of jabs. Ford just showed off its new way of making EVs. It's a big deal because it will make the process cheaper and easier. This new method will be used to b
A new sprinkler system is making waves in lawn care. The Sprinkler 3 is not your average watering tool. It's smart, precise, and eco-friendly. Instead of spraying water everywhere, it uses a method like a printer to put water exactly where it's needed. This means less waste and a healthier lawn. Th
Greywater, the leftover water from showers, sinks, and washing machines, has a big problem: surfactants. These are the soapy stuff that help clean things but can be harmful to the environment. A lot of research has been done on how to remove surfactants from greywater, but there's no clear winner ye
A recent explosion at the U. S. Steel Clairton plant in Pennsylvania has left a community in shock and mourning. Timothy Quinn, a 39-year-old father of three, was one of the two people who lost their lives in the blast. His sister, Trisha Quinn, shared her harrowing experience of rushing to the plan
