The world of plant enzymes is vast and often overlooked. One such enzyme, a beta-xylosidase from rice, has caught the eye of researchers. This enzyme, named OsXyl1, is part of a group called glycoside hydrolase family 3. It was produced in a different organism, Pichia pastoris, to study its properti
Windows users might soon see a familiar feature return to their screens. Recall, the AI-powered screenshot tool, is making a comeback. This time, it's rolling out gradually to beta users through the Windows Insider build KB5055627. Recall automatically captures screenshots of apps, webpages, and doc
A big meeting happened in Paris. It was about finding peace between Ukraine and Russia. The French President, Emmanuel Macron, brought together important people from the U. S. , Germany, the U. K. , and Ukraine. The goal was to fix some cracks in the alliance between Europe and the U. S. administrat
MLS was one of the first leagues to use VAR technology. They started using it in August 2017. This was after the league's All-Star Game. But, MLS has not adopted the virtual offside line or semi-automated offside technology. These are used by most other leagues that use VAR. This choice has led to
In the early hours of a Sunday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's residence was targeted in a shocking arson attack. The incident occurred just hours after the Shapiro family had celebrated the first night of Passover with friends. Fortunately, the family was safely evacuated before the fire caus
The sun was up, but for many in Puerto Rico, it was still dark on Thursday. A massive blackout had struck the island, leaving nearly 60% of its 1. 4 million utility customers in the dark. This wasn't just a minor hiccup. All of the island's power plants had gone offline, plunging the entire territor
The European Central Bank has lowered its main interest rate to 2. 25%, a move that reflects growing concerns about the global economy. This decision came after the US president announced broad tariffs on many of its trading partners. The ECB's action is a direct response to the uncertainty caused b
A 26-year-old man was taken into custody outside the UnitedHealthcare offices. He had a history of mental health problems and had threatened to open fire at corporate buildings. This was not his first run-in with the law. He already had a felony conviction for making threats. Because of this, he wa
People are trying to figure out how to build a driving simulator that works well inside an fMRI machine. This is not easy. The fMRI machine is a big, noisy, and powerful magnet. It is used to look at the brain while it is working. The driver must lie down and look at a screen. The simulator has to b
The film and TV industry in Los Angeles is currently experiencing a downturn. This is due to a mix of global production challenges and increased competition from other regions. The first three months of the year saw a notable drop in production across all categories compared to the same period last
