Ever heard of the tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV)? It's a big problem for tomato farmers worldwide, spread by tiny whiteflies called Bemisia tabaci. Scientists were curious about how this virus gets along so well with these insects. They found out that a protein in the virus, called C2, messes
In the busy waters of the northern South China Sea, scientists have been studying something unusual happening to dolphins and porpoises. They found high levels of something called organohalogen contaminants (OHCs) in these marine mammals. These OHCs can mess with the body's fatty acid (FAs) levels,
Imagine showing up for a big meeting only to find out it's been canceled. That's what happened to hundreds of people in Colombia who had U. S. visa appointments. The U. S. Embassy in Bogota suddenly canceled appointments after Colombia refused to accept some deportation flights from the U. S. Presid
Imagine you're trying to save some cash or maybe even score a new job. Interest rates can play a sneaky game with your plans, right? This week, the Federal Reserve, a big shot in managing the economy, decided to keep interest rates as they are. Why? Well, they're looking at some pretty positive econ
Florida’s legislative leaders didn’t waste any time in rebelling against Governor Ron DeSantis. Within minutes of DeSantis's special session call, Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez shut it down and announced their own session. DeSantis had called for the session to push P
Boston philanthropist Josh Kraft has officially joined the race for mayor, setting up a challenge against the current Mayor Michelle Wu. He filed the necessary paperwork with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, listing Allison Murray as his campaign treasurer. Kraft, who is the president o
In Elmhurst, Illinois, there's been some troubling news from Elmhurst School District 205. The district's business office is being investigated. This comes after the resignation of Chris Whelton, the assistant superintendent of finance. Whelton was asked to work remotely until the end of February, a
In 2025, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro faced a quick lesson in U. S. politics. He refused to take back Colombian criminals released in the U. S. In response, President Trump threatened a 25% tariff on Colombian goods. Petro blinked, promising to send a plane for the criminals just 47 minutes la
Curiosity-driven research is the wellspring of scientific breakthroughs and technological advancements. Over time, different ways of funding this type of research have emerged, shaping how money is allocated today. However, many scientists are unhappy with the current funding systems. They point out
Ever wondered what the future of AirPods might look like? Apple has some exciting plans in store. By 2026, we could see a new line of AirPods equipped with tiny cameras. But don't expect to snap pictures with these. Instead, the cameras might be used for advanced health features and gesture controls
