Have you ever thought about how bacteria can help plants soak up more nutrients? Scientists have been exploring this, especially with selenium, a vital mineral. They've found that Bacillus cereus SESY, a type of good bacteria, can significantly boost the growth and selenium content in Brassica napus
The Green Bay Packers recently beat the Chicago Bears 20-19, and there was a notable change in their defensive lineup. Eric Stokes, a cornerback who hasn't had any reported injuries, surprisingly played only four defensive snaps. This isn't the first time Stokes' playing time has decreased. In Octob
The Kansas City Chiefs faced their first loss of the 2024 season on Sunday. The Bills snatched a 30-21 victory, putting an end to the Chiefs' impressive winning streak that had lasted since Christmas Day 2023. With this win, the Bills now have a 9-2 record, inching closer to the best record in the A
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) is a protein that helps control which genes get turned on or off in our cells. Scientists thought that different chemicals, called ligands, would fight for the same spot on PPARγ to do their job. But it turns out, they can actually work togeth
The Kansas City Chiefs, who haven't lost a game since last Christmas, finally met their match. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen scored a thrilling 26-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, securing a 30-21 win for the Bills. This was a nail-biting finish that football fans had been waiting fo
Scientists recently discovered something peculiar about a new selenolato-bridged manganese(I) compound. This compound, designed to carry carbon monoxide (CORM), was found to have a dark side. It turns out, this compound can be quite toxic to certain cells. Researchers delved into how this compound i
Imagine carrying the weight of two eye conditions and still performing at the highest level. That's exactly what Stephen Nedoroscik did at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Winning a bronze medal in the pommel horse finals was a big deal, but fans might wonder what his biggest challenge was. It wasn't his ey
Scientists are working to better plan and track the treatment, control, and eventual elimination of human onchocerciasis in Brazil. They've studied 27 different locations and checked 3, 974 people. By looking at the different infection rates in each area, they've grouped them into four categories. T
When Jalen Brunson moved from the Dallas Mavericks to the New York Knicks, it marked a new chapter in his career. The 28-year-old point guard had left behind a team where he felt he couldn’t grow. Recently, his father, Rick Brunson, who works with the Knicks, revealed some interesting details about
Ever wondered how to upgrade a surface's power? Scientists just discovered a cool trick using two special compounds: N-heterocyclic carbenes and thiols. They teamed up these guys on a silver surface to create something called a self-assembled monolayer (SAM). This SAM is no ordinary one—it's like a
