Pollen is the key to a plant’s next generation, but scientists have only recently begun to see how small changes in RNA can steer its development. A new study looks closely at a process called alternative polyadenylation, or APA, where the cell chooses different “stop” points for RNA molecules. Thes
The game “SOL Shogunate” takes place on the Moon, where samurai clans fight for control in a future solar system. The studio has been working on the title for almost three years, and it will debut on PC and PS5. The team is led by co‑founder Guy Costantini, who brings experience from big studios
Nicholas Brendon, known for his role on the popular series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died at 54. An Indiana coroner released a report that explains what happened. The cause was natural, linked to heart disease. The investigation showed Brendon had severe blockage in his right coronary artery—about
People often use famous faces to see if someone can spot them. This helps find prosopagnosia, a condition where people miss familiar faces. Recently, tests that use unfamiliar faces became popular because they are quick and can be done online. However, skipping famous‑face tests might change what w
A long-time supporter of Ann Arbor Public Schools has decided to leave his role as treasurer on the school board. Don Wilkerson, who was elected in late 2024, stepped down this month for personal reasons. In a message to the community, the board president praised Wilkerson’s fifteen years of involve
A school in Michigan has been dealing with bed bugs for over two weeks now. The bugs first showed up in the school’s media center on April 23. Later, one was found on a student in a classroom on May 1. By May 4, three more bugs were spotted on a classroom floor. Instead of shutting down the school,
Spring’s new TV lineup includes something unusual—a sci-fi show set in an ordinary retirement home. Instead of fighting aliens on distant planets, elderly residents are dealing with the surreal. The series mixes their daily bingo and tea time with hidden signs of extraterrestrial life. Most space s
Science fiction often gets stuck in Dune’s shadow, but many books have broken free by doing the opposite of what readers expect. Hyperion, for example, doesn’t just tell one story—it stitches together seven separate journeys, each with its own voice and style. The result is like a box of different p
A new science fiction version for the classic game Dungeons & Dragons has just amazed the internet by collecting millions in a single day. The project, called Neon Odyssey, raced past its funding goal so fast that the website hosting the campaign couldn’t keep up with the traffic. Fans poured money
Thirteen high-ranking officers in Washington D. C. ’s police force now face suspension amid questions over how crime numbers are reported. While the department hasn’t shared details about the misconduct claims, the move signals serious internal issues. The changes follow an investigation into crime
