Think tea is just tea? Think again. Scientists have discovered that Liupao tea, much like your favorite wine, improves with age. How does it do that? Tiny bacteria work their magic over nine years, transforming 18 compounds in the tea. The result? A sweeter, smoother brew that's sure to delight your
Fu Brick Tea, or FBT, is a popular beverage in China, but not much is known about the hydrophilic compounds it contains. These compounds are water-loving and can affect the tea's taste and health benefits. Scientists used advanced methods to study 73 FBT samples from six major Chinese tea-producing
Chitosan has been a favorite among scientists for designing body parts, but it has a major flaw: it doesn't provide enough spots for cells to cling onto and grow. In a recent study, researchers experimented with a mixture of chitosan and amniotic membrane to tackle this issue. They created tiny, por
Patellar instability, where the kneecap slides out of place, is a common problem orthopedic surgeons face. One big reason for this is an unusual shape of the thighbone's groove, called trochlear dysplasia (TD). Doctors have been trying different operations to fix this. Two common ones are rebuilding
In the dead of night on January 3, SpaceX sent its very first Falcon 9 rocket of the year soaring into space. The mission took flight from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with a target of delivering the Thuraya 4 satellite into geosynchronous orbit. Thuraya 4, a project of United Arab Emirates-based compan
On a sunny day in Florida, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. As it soared, the rocket performed a clever move called a gravity turn, tilting its engines to steer it towards space while also moving horizontally. This maneuver helps the rocket avoid too much
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking a stand against ultra-processed foods in California. He recently signed an executive order aimed at reducing the availability of these harmful foods. Ultra-processed foods, like packaged chips and sugary drinks, are common in the U. S. and can cause health issues like
Intel's recent promise to enhance the performance of its Arrow Lake processors seems to be backfiring. The company rolled out a microcode update (MC version 0x114) to tackle long-standing issues, but benchmarks by CapFrameX reveal that it's causing more harm than good. Users reported a significant d
Ever wondered how scientists are pushing the boundaries of biotin? Well, they've come up with something fascinating: biotin macrocycles! Let's dive into what that means. Imagine biotin, a vital nutrient, now in a much bigger form. Scientists have figured out how to make biotin cyclic, creating thes
Katy Golden, now in her 40s, found herself in a surprising situation. She had her tonsils removed as a child, but recently, they seemed to be back. Golden, who lives near Detroit, had always been aware of some tissue in her throat but hadn't given it much thought. It wasn't until a particularly pain
