Grasshoppers are more than just critters in the grass. They pack a punch of flavor, especially when it comes to umami, that savory taste we love in foods like soy sauce and cheese. Scientists have found four special peptides in grasshoppers that give off this umami vibe. These peptides are tiny bits
A new plan is in the works to send international troops to Gaza. This isn't about fighting but about keeping the peace. Many countries are interested in helping, but the details are still being worked out. Who will lead these troops? An American general might be in charge, but nothing is set in ston
Lebanon and Iran are playing a game of diplomatic musical chairs. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji turned down an offer to visit Tehran, but he didn't slam the door shut on talks. Instead, he sent an invitation for Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to come to Beirut for a chat. Araqchi, w
Giraffes, those tall and graceful creatures, have always fascinated scientists. But there's one thing about them that hasn't gotten much attention: their milk. Specifically, what happens to it as they wean their calves. Milk changes as a mother's body prepares to stop producing it. This is true for
New York's political scene is in a stir after President Donald Trump's unexpected support for Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. This move has left many scratching their heads, wondering what it means for the future. Trump's praise for Mamdani, a progressive Democrat, caught many off guard. He even said M
New Yorkers are known for their skepticism, so when Zohran Mamdani, the city's new mayor-elect, had a surprisingly friendly chat with President Donald Trump, people took notice but kept their expectations in check. Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, won big in the recent election, taking
Turkish politicians are planning to meet with Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), who has been in prison for over two decades. This meeting comes after a suggestion from Devlet Bahceli, a strong ally of President Erdogan. Erdogan himself has hinted that he might allow
A young mammoth named Yuka died 40, 000 years ago in Siberia. Its body was frozen in the permafrost, keeping it well-preserved. Scientists recently studied Yuka's leg tissue and found something amazing: RNA, the oldest ever sequenced. RNA is like a messenger in cells. It tells them what to do based
Deep in the Siberian permafrost, a young woolly mammoth named Yuka lay frozen for roughly 40, 000 years. In 2010, tusk hunters found Yuka's remarkably preserved body, with skin, muscle tissue, and even hair still intact. Scientists were thrilled, as Yuka's DNA was in such good shape that some cell n
Mandarin voles, small mammals that live mostly underground, have eyes that are different from their relatives that live above ground. Scientists wanted to see how living in the dark changes their vision. They compared Mandarin voles to Brandt's voles, which live above ground, and regular lab mice.
