Soybeans are big deal, used all over the world for food, animal feed, oil, and even fixing nitrogen in the soil. Scientists have been busy studying soybeans using different techniques, creating tons of data. But where do you store all this info so everyone can use it? Enter SoyOD, a super database f
A federal judge in Louisiana has put a temporary halt to a new law that would require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. The judge, John W. deGravelles, said the law is likely unconstitutional because it promotes one religion. This means the law can't go into effect while the
Rice farmers in the Southern US are always looking for ways to get more out of their fields. One big challenge is figuring out the best places to test new types of rice. This is called multi-environment trials (MET), and it can be pricey and tricky to plan. Scientists have been working on this probl
Dystopika is a cyberpunk city builder that lets you create without strict rules. Unlike other games that have clear goals and management tasks, Dystopika is all about creativity and personal style. The game has no save files or calculators to rely on, making it a refreshing change. You can build any
In a span of just 24 hours, Mexico saw two journalists lose their lives. First, Mauricio Solís, who ran a Facebook news page in Uruapan, was shot dead. He had just finished interviewing the city's mayor. The mayor said he couldn't rule out a connection between the interview and the attack. Mauricio
Last week, the Washington Post made a surprising decision not to endorse any candidate in the presidential race. This was a first in 36 years and is said to have been ordered by Jeff Bezos, the newspaper's owner and billionaire founder of Amazon. Bezos bought the struggling newspaper in 2013. The r
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te recently visited the islands of Kinmen and Matsu, areas that have been under Taiwan's control since the late 1940s. He was there to commemorate a significant battle that took place 75 years ago, known as the Battle of Guningtou. This battle marked a crucial victory f
Have you ever wondered what happens to people who stand strong in the face of adversity? Let's talk about Paul Whelan, who had a journey that would make anyone think about resilience and persistence. Whelan was once a Marine. That training likely helped him when he found himself in a tough situatio
"Why don't you support Vice President Kamala Harris?" This is the question that Rev. Joshua C. Robertson, a pastor from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hears a lot. People expect him to back the first Black woman with a serious chance at becoming president, but he hasn't. Not because he endorses former pr
Last week, Columbia University banned a professor named Shai Davidai from campus. The ban happened after he argued with anti-Israel protesters and had heated exchanges with school leaders on the anniversary of a deadly attack on Israel by Hamas. The school claims Davidai harassed some faculty member
