Imagine if the tiny, and usually nasty, viruses could be used to target and eliminate cancer cells. Scientists have been exploring this idea for a while. They are using oncolytic viruses. One type of virus, the recombinant Adeno-associated virus, has been programmed to carry a gene called TRAIL. T
Psyllids, or plant lice, are tiny bugs with a big problem. They have a habit of sucking out the sap of plants. The damage they cause isn’t just physical. The bugs are also known to spread nasty bacteria. These bacteria are tricky to deal with. They have reduced genomes and can’t be grown in lab
The recent Paris Olympics had many surprises. Among these surprises, one name stood out: Imane Khelif. She became famous when she quickly beat Angela Carini of Italy in just 46 seconds during her first round. But her journey wasn’t easy. Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lian Yu-ting were kicked out of the
The smartphone world is buzzing about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and not in a good way. Samsung messed up with the AI. The phone's AI assistant was a big disappointment. In a simple test, when asked to find flight information by pressing the power button, Google’s Gemini assistant struggled. T
Imagine a bank where you can get help with your finances just by chatting online. NatWest is doing just that. They are using artificial intelligence to make banking easier and more personal for their customers. The tech? Generative AI, or Gen AI, which can create things like text and images. This
In and around Iceland during the twilight years of the thirteen hundred year Iceland. The sagas featured countless heroes with their ears filled with interesting stories, but also their share of characters who couldn't quite hear. The writers of these tales weren't confined by the notions of oralis
Growing up, it can be tough to figure out if you will reach the height of your dreams. Some people believe that supplements can boost their height. But they might not understand that genes play a huge role in how tall we grow. Genes don't decide everything, though. Your environment, diet, exercise,
So, you know how the ends of your shoelaces don't untangle easily? Telomeres are like the protective caps on the ends of plant chromosomes. These caps keep the genome stable, which is super important for the plant's health. To do this job, telomerase comes into play, a fancy word for an enzyme compl
On a busy Friday, a strange thing happened across various federal websites. Pages vanished, info on crucial health topics disappeared, and even pronouns in email signatures got the boot. All of this was part of a big cleanup ordered by officials. The Office of Personnel Management sent out a memo ea
President Trump is eyeing around 3000 FBI employees who may have taken part in Jan. 6 events under a microscope. Shaking things up sounds like his plan for the FBI. Who's next? Trump has shown no hesitation to hunt for ideas who may not be loyal to him in government. Agents who ha
