Viruses are everywhere. They are the most common living things on our planet. Yet, we know very little about them. A new project called VIRE is changing that. It is like a big map of viruses from all over the world. This map includes over 1. 7 million viral genomes. These genomes come from more than
High school teams in the Green Bay area had a busy Friday night with basketball and hockey games. The Bay Port Pirates showed their dominance on the court, beating Oshkosh West by 13 points. Sawyer Durkee was the standout player, scoring 19 points, while JT Meyer grabbed eight rebounds. Oshkosh West
Missouri is about to join the sports betting bandwagon, with ten apps ready to launch on December 1. This is big news for sports fans in the state, as they can now place legal bets on their favorite teams. But with so many options, how do you pick the best one? DraftKings is a well-known name in th
Proteins are like tiny workers in our body, and they often need a bit of a tweak to do their jobs right. One such tweak is called SUMOylation. It's like adding a small tag to a protein, which can change how it works, where it hangs out in the cell, or even how long it sticks around. This tagging pr
Scientists are now looking at the big picture of health. They are not just focusing on genes. Instead, they are studying everything around us that might cause disease. This new area is called exposomics. It is like a map of all the things we come into contact with in our lives. Most diseases are no
In 1975, the Millcreek Mall in Erie, PA, kicked off its journey with a splash, thanks to some well-known figures of the time. The mall's debut was on November 10, and it was a big deal. Tawney Elaine Godin, who had just been crowned Miss USA 1976, was there to cut the ribbon. She was joined by the M
Asteroids might have been like cosmic delivery trucks, bringing essential supplies for life to Earth. Scientists recently found tryptophan, an important amino acid, in samples from asteroid Bennu. This discovery adds to the growing list of life's building blocks found in space rocks. Bennu is a sma
NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has launched the Bridge Program to tackle a big issue: under-represented minorities in STEM fields. This initiative aims to offer financial aid and programmatic support to boost diversity and inclusion. But how well is it working? A workshop was held to gath
Outdoor adventures can be thrilling, but running out of battery power can quickly turn them into a hassle. Thankfully, there are solar-powered gadgets that can keep your devices charged and ready to go. These gadgets are designed to be durable, portable, and versatile, making them perfect for campin
Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. President Lai Ching-te has announced a massive $40 billion boost to military spending. This extra cash will focus on buying quick, mobile weapons from the U. S. to keep China's bigger military at bay. China sees Taiwan as its territory and isn't shy about usi
