On November 26, 2024, two zodiac signs are in for a treat. The last Mercury retrograde of the year is bringing them some good luck and meaningful changes. The Sun is in adventurous Sagittarius, and the Moon is in peaceful Libra, making it a great day to let go of old stuff, especially in love and pe
Former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard, now aligned with Republicans, has a peculiar history of cozying up to authoritarian leaders and dismissing valuable intelligence. Recently, Donald Trump considered her for the director of national intelligence, a role that demands objectivity a
Kiwifruits, popular for their unique taste and nutritional goodness, need to ripen off the vine. The speed of ripening can greatly impact sales. Scientists delved into the molecular factors that control this process to assist farmers. They discovered two key models. One model suggests that when kiwi
You've probably heard about Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. These cryptocurrencies have become really popular in recent years. But what makes their prices go up or down? A recent study looked into this. They checked out data from March 2016 to May 2022. They found that the number of transactions, o
Have you ever thought about how tiny, man-made particles could affect fish? Well, let's dive into some interesting findings about selenium nanoparticles, or nano-Se. These tiny particles are big in the healthcare and farming worlds, but what about their impact on fish? Scientists decided to find ou
Ever heard of growth hormone (GH)? It's like a superhero in chickens, helping them grow, mature, and stay healthy. But there's a villain out there called avian leukosis virus subgroup J (ALV-J), a nasty virus that makes chickens sick, stops them from growing, and even causes tumors. Scientists wonde
Video game director Casey Hudson, known for his work on Mass Effect, started a new studio called Humanoid Origin in 2021. Unfortunately, the studio has announced it's shutting down before releasing its first game. A LinkedIn post revealed that an unexpected funding shortage made it impossible to kee
Imagine this: a truck driving around Bangkok, not selling ice cream or goods, but blasting out fake SMS messages. This isn't a sci-fi movie plot, but a real-life story. Thai authorities recently nabbed a group of scammers who were using a sophisticated setup to trick people. These scammers had a mo
You know those tiny video clips that people watch on their phones in China? They're a massive deal there. But what makes them so irresistible? Researchers believe it's partly because of stress. When life gets tough, folks tend to look for ways to unwind and connect with others. Short videos can be a
Have you ever wondered how the type of coffee plant affects the tiny communities living in the soil and on the fruits? Scientists in Brazil decided to explore this question by studying different types of Coffea canephora, a popular coffee bean variety. They collected soil and fruit samples from six
