The soccer community is deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in a tragic car accident in Spain. Diogo, a star player for Liverpool and Portugal, was just 28 years old, while André, also a professional footballer, was 25. The accident occurred early Thursday morning on the A-52 road near Zamora, where their car veered off the ro...
Life needs RNA and fats. But could life exist with just these two? RNA does more than just carry information; it can also speed up reactions. This idea has led scientists to think about a time when life might have started with just RNA. But RNA needs help to stay organized and work properly. That's where fats come in. Fats can form tiny bubbles that might have helped...
In the vast and untamed landscapes of Zambia, a heartbreaking incident unfolded. Two women, one from the UK and the other from New Zealand, lost their lives in a national park. They were on a walking safari, a popular activity for tourists seeking to experience nature up close. The women, both in their late 60s, were attacked by a female elephant protecting her calf...
Alexander Zverev, a top tennis player, had a rough start at Wimbledon. He lost his first match to Arthur Rinderknech, a player not usually seen as a big threat. This loss was a big surprise because Zverev is usually one of the strongest players in the game. Zverev had trained with Novak Djokovic before the tournament. Djokovic, on the other hand, won his first match...
Scientists have been curious about how parasitic plants like Phtheirospermum japonicum (P. japonicum) latch onto their hosts, like Arabidopsis thaliana (A. thaliana). This sneaky plant creates a special structure called a haustorium to invade its host and form a vascular connection. Think of it like a secret handshake between two plants. But how exactly do they commu...
The Coeur d'Alene Crush 10U softball team made waves in Missoula last weekend. They secured a top-three finish at the 2025 Montana Rumble. Their impressive record of 4 wins and 1 loss earned them a spot in the semifinals. This victory marks the fifth straight tournament where the Crush have finished in the top three. That's a consistent performance worth celebrating...
Afghanistan's female athletes are facing tough times. The Taliban's strict rules have made it almost impossible for them to play sports in their own country. Many have had to leave Afghanistan to keep playing. This is a big deal because sports can be a way to stand up against unfair rules. One person who understands this well is Malala Yousafzai. She has been a stro...
Technology is always evolving, and now, there's a new player in the game: tellurene nanofilm transistors. These tiny powerhouses are designed to handle more than just the usual 0s and 1s. They can manage a third state, making them super useful for complex computing tasks. The secret lies in their unique structure. These transistors are made from tellurene, a materia...
Moderna's latest flu vaccine trial results are in, and they're looking good. The company's experimental mRNA-based flu shot showed a stronger immune response than the standard flu vaccine currently in use. This is big news, especially since Moderna is also working on a combo shot that targets both flu and COVID-19. Earlier this year, Moderna pulled its application f...
Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time Wimbledon champ, had a rough start this year. He faced Fabio Fognini, who played like it was his last match ever. The weather was super hot, and both players struggled. Alcaraz won in five sets, but it wasn't easy. He's really good at winning fifth sets, though. He's won 14 out of 15 times! Fognini played really well, even though he's ol...