Fresh-cut fruits are popular for their convenience and nutritional value, but their shelf life is often short due to tissue damage. To tackle this issue, scientists have developed a special film made from cornstarch. This film can trap ethylene, a gas that makes fruits ripen too quickly, and also ac
A recent study looked into how playing video games, especially those with action-based mechanics, can boost cognitive performance. Researchers wondered if these benefits were due to inherent differences in cognitive skills from earlier in life. They used data from a study called CATSLife, involving
When it comes to managing European eel in Sweden, the country's policies often clash with those of the EU. This study dives into these differences and why they exist. It turns out that Swedish and EU policies are based on distinct beliefs about who should be prioritized, what the problems are, and w
In 2013, Kenya shifted to a devolved government system with 47 counties, each at varying levels of development. Nairobi and Kiambu topped the list, while Turkana, Mandera, and Wajir lagged behind. To address these disparities, the national government introduced targeted fiscal transfers. These funds
Celery, a key player in the vegetable world, has many forms. There's common celery, known for its solid, crisp stalks, celeriac with its fleshy, underground stems, and leaf celery, which has long, hollow stalks. Here's where things get interesting: scientists recently created a detailed map of the c
You might think that everyone would be excited to join a study that promises to help them live healthier lives. But when it comes to behavioral clinical trials focused on lifestyle changes, men seem to be less interested than women. A recent study, let's call it the ELM trial, looked into why men mi
In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) showed its power in surprising ways. Scientists used AI and X-rays to read ancient scrolls from Herculaneum, Italy, that were buried by the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. These scrolls are so delicate they can't be unrolled, but AI helped decode over 2, 000 c
Did you know that Axiom Space is shaking things up? They've changed their plan for building their commercial space station. By sending the modules in a new order, they can start using a free-flying platform as early as 2028! That's two years ahead of their original plan. Axiom Space has a deal with
In a recent legal move, Spotify has rejected Drake's claims that the streaming company helped boost streams of Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" using illegal methods. Spotify labeled Drake's accusations as "legally deficient" and argued that they should be dismissed. Drake had alleged that
Scientists have been exploring how an enzyme from Mucor hiemalis, known as Endo-M, can stitch together sugar clusters on cyclodextrins. This enzyme is particularly interested in sugars attached to β-cyclodextrin, which are tiny, donut-shaped molecules. The game changes when these cyclodextrins have
