Ever wondered what happens when you switch up genetic experiments? Scientists did just that, testing nine different genetic switches in three varied hosts. Imagine 27 unique combinations! The outcome? The host mattered more than the switch itself. Adjusting switches had a minor impact, while the hos
Fungal infections are becoming more common, affecting agriculture, food production, and human health. Scientists have recently created four new compounds called thiosemicarbazone-chalcones (TCs) to combat these fungi. They tested these TCs using a method called radial diffusion, which measures how w
Fifty years ago, a little-known thriller called "The Yakuza" hit the screens. This movie, directed by Sydney Pollack, tells a story about two men, an ex-cop and a yakuza, who team up in Tokyo. The ex-cop, named Harry, used to be a police detective. He's hired to rescue a friend's daughter from kidna
You might think that once a good program to keep kids active and eating well is started in preschools, it would continue easily. But that's not always the case. Researchers wanted to figure out what makes these healthy habits stick in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. They found th
In the dead of night on January 3, SpaceX sent its very first Falcon 9 rocket of the year soaring into space. The mission took flight from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with a target of delivering the Thuraya 4 satellite into geosynchronous orbit. Thuraya 4, a project of United Arab Emirates-based compan
Scientists dived into the world of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), focusing on the Turkish variety "Sarı Ulak. " They were curious about its phenolic compounds (PC), volatile compounds (VC), and fatty acids (FA). To understand these better, they used techniques like GC-FID and HPLC for characterizati
Week 18 of the NFL season is here, and with it comes a mix of high-stakes games and controversial lineups. Teams like the Vikings and Lions are battling for the NFC North title, while other matchups, like Saints vs. Buccaneers and Chiefs vs. Broncos, have significant spreads. With 14 games on Sunday
The Oscar race is heating up, and one film is making waves: Emilia Pérez. This Spanish-language musical has been racking up nominations left and right. It's not just the Golden Globes where it's shining; it also topped the BAFTA longlists with 15 mentions. This is a big deal, as BAFTA voters tend to
After eight days on strike, the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association has seen some progress in negotiations with Vail Resorts. Union President Kate Lips said that recent meetings with the company and federal mediators have led to significant steps towards an agreement. The pace of talks has
Get ready for a rough weekend! A big winter storm is about to hit two-thirds of the United States, from Kansas to Maryland. You might see some light snow in the Northeast on Friday, but the real action starts on Saturday. The storm will bring heavy snow, ice, and even thunderstorms from the Rocky Mo
