Ever wondered how ginsenosides, the compounds that make ginseng so special, are transformed into minor ginsenosides? This story revolves around Aspergillus niger NG1306, a fungus that plays a key role in this process. Scientists used leaves from Panax notoginseng to kickstart the fungus' growth. The
Early Tuesday, winter weather advisories covered at least 14 states in the U. S. , with the National Weather Service (NWS) predicting up to 18 inches of snow in some areas. These warnings are issued when freezing rain or snow exceeding two to four inches is expected to cause significant travel issue
This holiday season, travelers in New England might encounter a white Christmas in a way they hadn't planned. A snowstorm is predicted to hit, potentially covering some areas with up to 8 inches of snow. With the vast majority of travelers choosing to drive, the roads are expected to be particularly
Ever heard of disulfide bonds? They're super important in biochemistry, making proteins do their jobs. Usually, making them needs oxygen, chemicals, or special catalysts. But scientists found something cool: water droplets can do it all by themselves! No extra stuff needed, just water and room tempe
Imagine biting into your favorite cracker, but instead of the usual grease, it's packed with health benefits? Scientists have pulled off a clever trick by swapping out water and soybean oil with a nanoemulsion from chia mucilage. The result? Crackers with a staggering 73. 2% less fat, yet they taste
Ever wondered what plants might be using to protect themselves? Scientists have been looking into a plant called Salsola imbricata. They made a special extract from it using methanol and found some interesting stuff. This extract contains things like saponin, tannins, and alkaloids, which are known
Imagine you're out for a festive evening in downtown Orlando. You're excited to see the holiday drone show over Lake Eola. Suddenly, something goes wrong. Several small drones crash into each other and fall into the crowd. This happened during the first show on Saturday night. The Federal Aviation A
Chemotherapy is a game-changer in the fight against cancer. But it can also have some nasty side effects on the heart, like making it weak or causing it to beat irregularly. Doctors often tweak the dose or switch to different treatments to avoid these issues. But what if a natural plant could lend a
Just a few days away from Christmas, Wisconsin is warming up. But before you hit the road, check the forecast. A storm is brewing for tonight and could cause slippery roads on Monday morning. The rest of the region should stay dry on Monday, with plenty of clouds and mild temperatures. For the rest
Another strike is brewing at Amazon's doorstep in New York's Staten Island. This time, warehouse workers have joined the fray, joining thousands of union members who started striking earlier this week. But Amazon isn't worried, claiming the strike won't affect customer shipments. The retail giant ha
