Kiwifruits, popular for their unique taste and nutritional goodness, need to ripen off the vine. The speed of ripening can greatly impact sales. Scientists delved into the molecular factors that control this process to assist farmers. They discovered two key models. One model suggests that when kiwi
You might have heard about the CHIPS and Science Act. It's a big deal in the tech world, and recently, Rocket Lab scored big time with a funding boost. The US Department of Commerce has promised up to $23. 9 million to help Rocket Lab make more space-grade solar cells. These tiny powerhouses fuel up
Bacteria, like E. coli, have their own rhythm. They move in a pattern, and when placed in tiny circular pools, they swim along the edges. Connect these pools with small channels, and something amazing happens – the bacteria start to move together, in sync! This is what scientists call synchronizatio
High-altitude polycythemia, a condition where your body makes too many red blood cells due to living in high places, can harm your kidneys. But what if there's a way to treat it and protect your kidneys? Therapeutic erythrocytapheresis, or TE, is a treatment that cleans your blood. A study looked in
Imagine a worker at a petrochemical plant who's been having back pain for weeks. Musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, are quite common, especially in jobs that require physical labor. In the petrochemical industry, these disorders are a significant cause of absenteeism and have a substantial economic
Hey there, Coloradans! Ever felt like your voice doesn't matter? Like there's nothing you can do to change things? Well, think again. Democracy isn't just about voting; it's about speaking up and getting involved. Remember the Pledge of Allegiance? "With liberty and justice for all"? That's not just
Imagine sitting on a plane, enjoying a meal at 35, 000 feet. You might not think about the journey that food took to get there. It's a complex process managed by catering companies, who make sure your inflight meal is as delicious and fresh as possible. Companies like Gate Gourmet work hard to ensur
Scientists have long known that optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans can reveal changes in the thickness of retinal layers linked to early age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Traditionally, this involves cleaning up the data and then dividing it into segments. However, the unique speckle pat
Have you ever wondered how that sticky stuff holds your car mirrors in place? It's all thanks to some clever chemistry at work. Silicone sealants and adhesives are superheroes in construction and electronics. They don't need heat to set, making them flexible and easy to use. But what makes them stic
Have you ever wondered how your brain remembers personal and famous people and places? Scientists are exploring this by turning memory into semantic vectors using language models. They asked participants to name their closest people and places, then asked questions about these memories. They recorde
