Scientists have found that some plants hide tiny proteins inside their genetic instructions. These proteins, called miPEPs, help control how plants grow and respond to their environment. But finding these small proteins is tricky because they’re rare and hard to spot. Most known miPEPs come from pla
High blood pressure is a silent threat that can lead to serious health problems. Scientists have long known that the places we live affect our health, yet most tools to predict hypertension ignore this. A new study tackles that gap by adding location data into prediction models. The researche
Shane Beamer, South Carolina's head football coach, has made mental health a priority in his program. He made this change after seeing how players struggled under the stress of name-image-likeness (NIL) deals. These deals, which let college athletes earn money from their popularity, can add pressure
College sports might soon face big changes if a new bill makes it through Congress. Two senators from different parties have teamed up to propose the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping plan aimed at fixing some of the biggest problems in the industry. One portion of the bill, often called the "L
After the fireworks explode, people often think only the smoke matters. But tiny bits of leftover firecracker powder pile up along rivers and lake edges because safety rules keep them there. Those piles slowly seep water that carries new chemicals into the streams. Scientists tested how this seepage
Tensions between Iran and the U. S. took another turn this week when American forces launched strikes in southern Iran, claiming they were defensive. Iran quickly called these actions a violation of their ceasefire agreement. At the same time, China stepped in with a message of hope, urging both sid
Kenny Atkinson, the coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, said the team is actually doing well when you look at statistics. He told reporters that out of three games, the Cavaliers have performed better than expected in two of them. The comment was made while the team is down 3-0 against the New Y
This week, Singapore hosts one of Asia’s biggest defence meetings where top leaders will face tough questions about global conflicts and shifting alliances. The event, running from May 29 to 31, brings together ministers, generals, and analysts to discuss security challenges that could reshape the r
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić wrapped up a five-day visit to Beijing this week, just as thousands of opponents took to the streets of Belgrade demanding change. While Vučić signed over 20 deals with Chinese leaders covering everything from trade to education, back home police clashed with prote
Two companies want to team up. One holds private data shaped like a network: hospitals see how diseases spread, banks track transaction patterns. The other has a secret AI model that makes sense of such data to predict risks or trends. But neither can share their secrets directly—client privacy rule
