Tobacco isn't just tobacco. It's a puzzle of scents that change depending on where it's grown. Scientists have been busy figuring out what makes tobacco from different parts of China smell unique. They used a fancy tool called HS-GC-IMS to sniff out 98 different aroma compounds. These include esters
This summer was more than just sunshine and vacations. It was a time when fresh ideas and teamwork took center stage. People came together to push boundaries and make things happen. New ideas were everywhere. From tech to art, people were thinking outside the box. These breakthroughs didn't just po
Apple has rolled out iOS 18. 6 beta 2, along with updates for macOS Sequoia 15. 6 and other platforms. This is part of Apple's unusual summer routine of testing multiple software versions simultaneously. Typically, Apple focuses on major OS updates like iOS 26 and macOS 26 during the summer. These
Apple's Vision Pro might not have taken the market by storm, but the company isn't backing down. A well-known analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, has shared some insights on Apple's future plans for mixed reality devices. Kuo believes that Apple sees head-mounted devices as the future of consumer electronics. D
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 series is rumored to bring some significant changes. One of the most notable is the display size. The standard iPhone 17 is expected to have a larger screen, matching the size of the Pro model from the previous generation. This is a big deal because it means the regular iP
Apple has been trying to make it big in the movie world, but so far, it's been a bumpy ride. The company has spent a lot of money on films that didn't do so well, like "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "Napoleon. " But now, things might be looking up. The movie "F1, " starring Brad Pitt, just had a g
Apple is thinking about a big change for Siri. Instead of using its own AI tech, it might use models from OpenAI and Anthropic. This news comes from a report by Bloomberg. Inside Apple, there's a project called \"LLM Siri. \" It's using AI models made by Apple itself. But now, Apple is also asking
Blue Origin is getting closer to sending its New Glenn rocket on its second trip to space. This time, the rocket might be heading to Mars. The company has already tested the second stage of the rocket in April. Right now, the first stage is being prepped at their Florida base. The second launch was
The NBA's free agency period is about to kick off, and several teams are poised to make significant moves. This is the time when players and teams negotiate deals, with contracts officially signed on July 6. While the salary cap isn't as open as in previous years, the first week of July is usually b
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 f
