Scientists have turned to a tiny gene, AtbZIP69, to create tougher wheat plants. By inserting this gene into a specific wheat variety, they’ve made these plants much better at handling low nitrogen and drought conditions. When faced with stress, these genetically altered wheat plants showed increase
During today's match-up against the Bears, Packers quarterback Jordan Love found himself on the sidelines after a hit to his throwing arm. He felt a tingle and numbness, suggesting a funny bone injury. Although he appeared fine throwing on the sidelines, the Packers played it safe and kept him out.
You know how doctors fix broken hips? Usually, they do it by hand. But now, there's a new kid on the block: TiRobot. This study wanted to see if TiRobot could do a better job than the good old-fashioned freehand method. So, researchers went on a big hunt through lots of medical databases, like PubMe
Listen up, tech fans! Halliday Glasses are the latest buzz in smart eyewear. These specs come with a tiny screen hidden in the frame, displaying info right in front of your eyes. You’ll see a 3. 5-inch screen in the top right corner of your view, and it won’t block much of your vision. Plus, it work
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur shared some encouraging news about quarterback Jordan Love's elbow injury after Sunday's game against the Bears. Love hurt his throwing arm but might be ready for the playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles next weekend. However, the situation looks less opt
President Biden recently signed a bill aimed at boosting Social Security payments for public employees like teachers, firefighters, and police officers. This move affects nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from their public service careers. The bill, known as the Social Security Fairness A
Bourbon Street, the heart of New Orleans, was bustling with activity on a recent Friday night. Tourists spilled out of bars with colorful drinks, and a risk-taker danced on a column in just a thong and cowboy hat. Joseph Holmes, a 25-year-old tap dancer, was out there too, performing for tips just l
Half a century ago, the medical community got a game-changer. Sir Graham Teasdale and Bryan Jennett introduced the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in The Lancet. They wanted a clear, easy-to-use tool to rate coma levels. Back then, doctors used different words for consciousness. It was confusing. The GCS c
Bourbon Street in New Orleans was alive with celebration on New Year's Eve. Crowds gathered, drinks in hand, ready to welcome 2025. Among them were a Pennsylvanian family, two former college football teammates, and a local New Orleanian. The night seemed perfect, filled with laughter and cheer. But
Graph neural networks could benefit greatly from specialized hardware. Memristors, especially those made from robust and epitaxial films, can make these networks more efficient and better at handling graph-structured data. These memristors are made from materials like gadolinium-doped hafnium oxide
