A new method lets scientists spot special chemical tags on RNA even when the molecules are rare. The trick uses two chemicals, sodium nitrite and a sugar‑derived compound called glyoxal, to change the tagged part of the RNA. After this conversion, a short DNA probe sticks only to the modified
A warm spell will carry on through Wednesday, with temperatures climbing into the upper 50s. By Thursday afternoon, highs could touch the lower 60s before clouds roll in and turn the day into a showery, thunderstorm‑heavy event. The National Weather Service has issued a 4‑Warn Alert for the afternoo
Portland starts Wednesday with a brief spell of clear skies, giving residents a momentary break from rain. But that calm is short‑lived. Satellite data shows an approaching front coming in from the eastern Pacific, set to bring a band of showers across the metro area. The National Weather Service wa
The state will enjoy a bright day, with temperatures climbing into the 60s and even touching the 70s in some spots. Light clouds will drift across the sky, letting sunshine filter through. Winds stay calm, coming from the south or west at just five to ten miles per hour. Central and southern parts
The first day of the season in Baltimore feels like a breath of fresh air. Temperatures will hover around 70°F, giving fans and players a pleasant backdrop for the Orioles’ opening game. Winds from the south‑southwest will pick up, blowing at 20 to 30 mph and adding a brisk edge to the afternoon. R
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are gearing up for a crucial U. S. Open Cup game against Steel City FC, hoping to kick off their season with some momentum. The match was moved from last week due to bad weather, giving the team a chance to test how deep their squad is and whether they can keep players
Many adults are now being studied to see how tough times in childhood affect their health later. Researchers followed more than 150, 000 people from the UK Biobank for about four decades. They asked each person about scary or difficult events before age 18 and grouped them into none, mild (1–2
A new way to read tiny temperature changes uses a special dye inside a plastic bead. When the bead gets warmer, the dye lights up more instead of dimming like most other sensors. This happens because heat helps the dye jump from a dark “triplet” state back to a bright “singlet” state, a proces
Nebraska farmers are turning to simple, low‑cost methods that keep the soil alive and the profits steady. Because feed costs are high, crop prices low, and debt rising, many growers look for ways to cut expenses while staying productive. Cover crops, no‑till practices, and varied crop rotation
Fast Travel Games announced a fresh VR title during the recent VR Games Showcase. The new game is called PAYDAY: Aces High and it will appear on Quest and SteamVR this year. It belongs to the PAYDAY universe that fans already know. The game is a four‑player co‑op heist adventure. Players take on th
