What happens to microbes in our soil when the weather gets funky? Scientists decided to find out by designing a cool experiment. They made it rain less and heated things up a bit, just like climate change might do. They even added some heavy oxygen and hydrogen to track what the microbes were doing.
Ever wondered what keeps African genets busy at night? Two types of genets, the small-spotted and Cape genets, were studied to find out how seasons and competition affect their nightly activities. These tiny carnivores live in the same area but have slightly different habits. Scientists tracked them
It's that time of year again—the holidays are here, and theme parks are rolling out exciting experiences! Universal Studios Orlando is getting a huge dose of magic with their Wicked Experience. This immersive retail spot lets you step into the world of Oz, with Shiz and Emerald City-themed rooms fil
Scientists have made six new kinds of gold complexes that contain something called fluorene. They used fancy tools like NMR, mass spectrometry, and X-ray diffraction to figure out what these complexes look like. Before being crushed, these complexes glow in different colors like blue-green, yellow-g
Get ready to dive into the world of Motiram, an upcoming survival crafting game that's coming to PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android, along with PC. Developed by Tencent Games' Polaris Quest and Aurora Studio, this game is all about surviving in a world dominated by giant mechanical beasts. Imagine a w
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a significant worldwide health issue that lacks effective treatments. Scientists are still trying to grasp the biochemical pathways that cause this disorder. This is where metabolomics comes in—it's a promising method to understand the metabolic changes linked to AUD.
Have you ever wondered how some bacteria can survive for ages without food? This is exactly what scientists found in Streptomyces minutiscleroticus. These little guys stay alive even when food is scarce. They keep making proteins, and surprisingly, they can even grow a bit, shown by their sensitivit
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft's entire business. Lina Khan, the FTC chair, has been critical of Microsoft in the past, particularly during their attempt to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Despite her efforts, the de
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito won't be playing in today's game against the Dallas Cowboys. He's been listed as inactive, but will be ready if needed as the emergency third-string QB. DeVito hurt his right forearm in his first start this season against the Buccaneers. Drew Lock is steppin
Alzheimer's disease, a tough foe that damages the brain over time, is a major worry due to our growing life expectancy. We need better ways to tackle it, especially those that fight aging. Recent research has given us lots of options, from simple lifestyle changes to fancy new medicines. Regular wor
