Ever wondered why farmers in China are so dedicated to keeping their land in top shape? Scientists from economics and psychology are curious about what motivates people, especially farmers, to protect the environment. They want to know if it’s the promise of more money or personal feelings that driv
When water is scarce, barley plants need to be really smart about using their stored food. This study looked at three different types of barley plants to see how they handle this challenge. They found that one type, called Yousef, was way better at moving food from its stems to its seeds. This helps
You might have heard about Tropical Depression Nineteen, but now it's time to meet Tropical Storm Sara. This isn't your average storm; Sara is packing some power in the western Caribbean Sea. As of Thursday's Noon update from the National Hurricane Center, Sara had sustained winds of about 40 mph an
Ever wondered how some natural products get their sulfur touch? Polyketide synthases (PKSs) are like brilliant artists, painting diverse polyketide compounds. But they don't often dip into the sulfur paintbox. Enter thiocysteine lyase (SH) domains, found in the leinamycin (LNM) family. We've been st
Scientists in Türkiye have found something amazing in breast milk. They discovered four new strains of a bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum. These tiny helpers might be our new allies in the fight against colon cancer. First, let's talk about their superpowers. These bacteria can survive
Politics often relies on guesswork. We guess how people might vote and what they care about based on certain traits. Last week's election showed some of these guesses were right. Men mostly voted for the GOP, and women leaned towards Democrats. College grads tilted progressive, while working-class v
Ever thought about how cycling in low-oxygen conditions affects your blood pressure after a workout? Scientists decided to figure this out. They asked 12 young adults to cycle until they were worn out in three different scenarios: regular air without any supplements, low-oxygen air with a dummy pill
Have you ever heard of a dog mayor? In New York City, there's a fun contest to crown one. But this year, something unusual happened. A bunch of crypto fans decided to use the contest to promote a memecoin. A dog named Bertram, also known as Bertie, became the center of their plan. They wanted to boo
In New Zealand, things got a bit heated in parliament when Maori members decided to express their disapproval of a new bill in a unique way. They performed a haka, a traditional Maori dance, right in the middle of a vote. This bill is all about how to interpret the Treaty of Waitangi, a super old ag
You might have heard that some iPhones suddenly reboot on their own. It turns out, this isn't a glitch, but a new security feature Apple has added to iOS 18. The feature, called "inactivity reboot, " makes your iPhone restart if you haven't unlocked it in 72 hours. This is a clever move by Apple to
