A tiny molecule called (E)-2-Hexenal, or E2H, plays a big role in how ripe fruits are and how long they last. But there aren't many easy ways to detect this molecule. A group of scientists has come up with a clever solution: a color-changing sensor. This sensor uses a special material that changes c
In the small town of Tel Rifaat, Syria, the skies were finally still after years of turmoil. Ali, a 48-year-old guard, sat by a wood stove at an old police post, watching over the northern entrance. He was cautious, using only his first name for safety. But this night was different; there were no bo
Did you know that what's happening inside a sheep's stomach can impact its fat storage? Scientists have been investigating the tiny world of the rumen microbiome to understand this mysterious connection. A special study, called bidirectional Mendelian randomization, has given them some fascinating i
Imagine a world where people with mental health conditions are treated equally and have the same rights as everyone else. This is the vision behind the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). This treaty, signed by many countries, ensures that people with mental
California is in the midst of a tough battle against COVID-19, with infection and death rates soaring. To fight back, researchers are studying four vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson. The goal? To find out which one can help end the pandemic the fastest. If everyone gets v
Imagine this: the U. S. could soon reduce its funding for Ukraine, leaving Europe to potentially fill the gap. This scenario has become more likely since the election results, where Donald Trump and the Republican party took control. Trump has suggested that U. S. aid to Ukraine might decrease, whic
Imagine a hidden battle playing out in the rivers of Curitiba, Brazil. The culprits? Three drugs—azithromycin, ivermectin, and hydroxychloroquine—used widely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists dove into this issue, finding alarming levels of these medicines in both water and sediment from urba
The Heliophila plant family, with over 100 species, is the most diverse in the Brassicaceae lineage. It's mostly found in southern Africa, near two biodiversity hotspots. A close relative, Chamira, has a unique trait: it keeps its seed leaves. Researchers found a big genome change, like a duplicatio
Vermont, a state known for its liberal leanings, saw an unexpected shake-up during the recent election. While the state overwhelmingly supported Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald J. Trump, a surprising number of Democratic state lawmakers were ousted. This upset left Vermont without its previ
Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to break bread with President Donald Trump at the luxurious Mar-a-Lago resort. This is the first time they'll meet since Trump's re-election. The two have had a pretty cozy relationship, unlike Trump's chilly dealings with other tech bigwigs like Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and
