Potatoes aren’t just a food staple—they’re tiny factories of starch. Inside their humble tubers lies a complex world where microscopic features shape everything from how they taste in a fry to how they behave in processed foods. Researchers dug deep into 137 potato varieties from 16 countries, growi
Barnstable’s public payroll list shows that most of the town’s highest paid workers are police officers. The leading name on the 2025 list is Lieutenant Jason Laber, who earned a total of $314, 202 after more than 25 years with the department and a promotion in 2024. Following him are six othe
Barnes & Noble Education's stock is soaring today. This is big news for investors. The company just shared some good financial news. They expect to make more money this year than last. Their sales are up, and they are turning a profit again. The company also fixed a problem with their accounting. I
Barnard’s Star, a well-known celestial body, has a special place in astronomy. It is only six light-years away from Earth. This star is famous for moving quickly across the night sky. The star's quick motion has always been fascinating to astronomers. For a long time, scientists have wondered if th
Potatoes rely on sugar transporters (STs) to move sugars around, which is super important for their growth. These STs can move sugars either by just letting them flow or by actively pushing them along. In potatoes, STs are the key players in moving sugars and building up sugar reserves. Sci
Barnard College is facing criticism for inviting a United Nations official who has made controversial comments about Israel and its prime minister. Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur, has compared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler and described Israel as a modern-day
