Rice plants are clever. They know how to use nitrogen, a vital nutrient, and brassinosteroids, plant hormones, to grow strong roots. This helps them adapt to changing environments. But how do these two things work together? It turns out, they have a special connection. Nitrogen is like food for pla
Borophene, a single layer of boron atoms, is a standout in the world of two-dimensional materials. Its unique structure gives it special properties, like high electron mobility and flexibility. But it's not all smooth sailing. Making borophene without flaws is tough, and it doesn't like being expose
An American student started his journey in a New York state university, earning a political science degree. In 2015 he spent the summer in Wuhan as part of an exchange program, then a decade later returned to China for a graduate degree in global health while interning at a medical university.
Parents and doctors often meet when a baby arrives just shy of being able to survive on their own. In those moments, they must talk about values, worries and disagreements fast. The usual method in the U. S. is called “shared decision making. ” The idea behind it is that facts like chances of sur
The World Baseball Classic is over, and the Seattle Mariners are eager to focus on the regular season. Randy Wilson says he’s happy to be back with his teammates and wants nothing from the tournament to distract him from winning a World Series. He stresses that the next big goal is March 26, when th
The founder of SkyBridge Capital shared a new way to juggle work and life. He compared time to a jar that needs first the big stones, then the sand. The stones are the most important parts of a person’s life – family, kids and close friends – and they should be put in the jar first. After that co
The forecast calls for a cold front pushing strong winds across the Washington region. Meteorologists expect the storm line to move at highway speeds, which can produce sudden gusts of up to 75 miles per hour. These straight‑line winds behave like weak tornadoes, snapping trees and damaging roofs.
The current president of Chile steps into a country that once stood as a beacon of economic stability in Latin America. Decades ago, the nation blended free‑market policies with moderate social spending, slashing poverty and attracting foreign capital. That model earned Chile praise from economists
Technology is blurring the lines between people and machines, turning reality into a maze of signs that can be hard to untangle. A story set in 2100, deep beneath the sea, shows how this confusion can shape medical treatment. The tale follows Momo, a 30‑year‑old transgender star who works as a skin‑
China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, had a chat with his Afghan counterpart, Amir Khan Muttaqi, over the phone. He suggested that Afghanistan and Pakistan should sort out their issues by talking, not fighting. Wang advised both sides to stay calm and meet face-to-face soon to stop the fighting and tal
