Believe it or not, 2024 was the year of the underdogs in the crypto world. While Bitcoin hit a stunning $100, 000, it wasn't the leader of the pack. A meme coin inspired by a frog, Pepe, exploded in value by a whopping 1, 500%. Coins like SUI and Dogecoin also jumped ahead, leaving Bitcoin in the du
Scientists recently tried something new with tambaqui fish, a type of Amazonian fish. They added different amounts of an essential oil from a plant called Croton conduplicatus to their food. This oil has certain compounds like 1, 8-Cineole, p-Cymene, and α-Phellandrene. The fish were fed this specia
You might wonder why babies born to moms with HIV in Kenya seem to grow a bit slower than others. Research has shown that these babies, known as HIV-exposed but uninfected, don't grow as well as children who aren't exposed to HIV. This is a big deal since most babies born to moms with HIV are actual
Ever heard of a fungus that can both harm and help plants? Well, meet Bipolaris sorokiniana! This fungus produces special chemicals called sesquiterpenoids, which have unique effects on plants. Scientists found these chemicals by using a clever method called molecular networking. They discovered nin
Ever wondered how some compounds can help fight cancer? Let's talk about violaceoid F, a small molecule that's making big waves in cancer research. It all starts with FOXO3a, a protein that keeps cells from growing too much and triggers cell death when needed. In cancer cells, FOXO3a likes to hang o
Soil temperature (ST) plays a crucial role in understanding environmental conditions and supporting crop growth. In a recent study, scientists used four machine learning methods to estimate daily ST at different depths (5 cm, 15 cm, and 30 cm) in Bathinda, India, between 2016 and 2019. The methods i
Scientists have been puzzled about how bacteria come to prefer certain temperatures for growth. To shed light on this, they studied 64 bacteria from the Thermotogota phylum. They found that the last common ancestor of these bacteria was a thermophile, which means it loved high temperatures. However,
Scientists are always on the hunt for better materials to help grow new tissues. One recent study looked at how human cells from the periodontal ligament (the stuff that holds teeth in place) interact with thin sheets of bovine pericardium (basically, cow heart tissue). These sheets are thought to b
Scientists wanted to understand how water shortages impact pepper plant growth. They ran experiments with different water levels (ranging from 45 to 85%) and exposure times (2 to 8 days). They tracked how quickly plants developed, how much they were affected by light and heat (TEP), and the total gr
In Crown Heights, where concerns had been raised about the young adults' dedication to their values and community, something surprising happened. A place called the 94 Shul started a Beis Medrash where everyone, from working young men to married guys, could get together for some learning and sociali
