Soybeans are a big deal globally, but they face a tough enemy: charcoal rot, caused by a fungus called Macrophomina phaseolina. This disease can cause serious problems for farmers. Scientists wanted to find a reliable way to test soybean plants for resistance to this fungus without relying on field
Deep learning is shaking up the world of brain mapping. This technology is making it easier to see what's going on inside our brains. It's all about a technique called Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM). This method uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to create detailed maps of brain tissue
Wheat farmers have a new ally in their fight against leaf spot diseases. A clever system has been created to spot three common wheat diseases all at once. These diseases are septoria nodorum blotch, septoria tritici blotch, and tan spot. Each of these diseases is caused by a different fungus: Parast
Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys platelets, leading to excessive bleeding and bruising. Patients with ITP often struggle with low platelet counts and the need for frequent rescue therapies. A recent study, LUNA3, focus
In the early hours of a Sunday morning, a devastating fire swept through a nightclub in the eastern town of Kocani, North Macedonia. The tragic event left 59 people dead and over 150 injured. The fire started around 2:30 a. m. during a concert by a local pop group. Authorities believe that pyrotechn
Ever wondered if animals can help each other out in a crisis? Well, mice can. They have a unique way of caring for their friends. When a mouse finds another mouse unconscious, it doesn't just walk away. Instead, it tries to revive its companion. How? By licking and biting the face of the unconscious
In the quiet morning hours of a Sunday, a horrifying event unfolded in the eastern German city of Gera. A 46-year-old woman was severely injured after a man doused her in a flammable liquid and set her on fire while they were on a tram. The attacker, who might be her husband, managed to flee the sce
The Australian Grand Prix 2025 was a tough debut for rookie driver Isack Hadjar. The weather was unpredictable, with dry conditions giving way to cold, wet, and windy challenges on race day. Hadjar, driving for Red Bull's junior team Racing Bulls, faced a harsh reality when he spun out at Turn 2 dur
Saturday, March 15, 2025, was a night of mixed fortunes for Ohio's Powerball players. The jackpot of $378 million was not won, but the state still celebrated thousands of other winners. The winning numbers were 12, 28, 33, 36, 54, and Powerball 5. The Power Play option was 3x. The Ohio Lottery repo
ICESat-2, a satellite launched in 2018, has just hit a huge milestone. It has fired 2 trillion laser pulses from space. This satellite is equipped with a super-accurate laser system called ATLAS. ATLAS has been busy measuring the height of ice sheets, glaciers, forests, and even the ocean floor. Th
