Ever wondered which part of a silver carp tastes best and is suited for which cooking method? A study dug deep into this question. The researchers checked out different muscle segments of the silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) under various cooking methods. They wanted to find out how the tas
Hey there, did you know that gold isn't just shiny and valuable? Scientists are now using it to fight cancer. Sounds fancy, right? One big challenge they face is that our body has ways to detoxify gold-based drugs, making them less effective. Imagine a sneaky thief trying to steal the gold you're us
You might be wondering how much a knee replacement surgery costs in Guangdong, China, and how these costs have changed over time. Well, let's dive into that. In Guangdong Province, there was a big change in how medical supplies were bought. This is called the National Volume-based Procurement Polic
Are you ready to swap the concrete jungle for a tropical paradise? Gitano, the popular jungle-themed hotspot, is setting up shop at Pier 17 in the South Street Seaport. This isn't your average restaurant and club; it's a massive, nearly 14, 000 square-foot space spread across two levels. The new own
Have you ever wondered what makes people chew or keep naswār, a type of tobacco, in their mouths? A recent study explored this fascinating habit, aiming to understand its root causes. It turns out, there are several reasons behind this choice. One significant factor is social influence. Many people
Chinese cabbage is a staple vegetable in China, but it faces a significant threat from clubroot disease, caused by the pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae (P. brassicae). This disease drastically reduces the crop's yield and quality. Previous studies have shown that the BrUFO gene in Chinese cabbage p
Marco Rubio, the new Secretary of State, is set to embark on his first international trip. His journey will take him through several Latin American countries, including Panama. Panama, a close ally of the U. S. , is facing some controversy due to President Trump's statements about the Panama Canal.
Last year, a space rock named 2024 PT5 briefly became Earth's "mini-moon. " While it was close, scientists rushed to study it. A recent study suggests that 2024 PT5 might be a piece of our real moon. It could have been thrown into space by an impact on the lunar surface within the last tens of thous
On a regular Wednesday, the cafeteria at Antioch High School in Tennessee suffered a shocking incident. A 17-year-old student, Solomon Henderson, abruptly entered the busy lunch spot and fired ten shots from a nine-millimeter pistol in just 17 seconds. His weapon, later found with nine rounds left,
Choanoflagellates are tiny, single-celled organisms that have been traditionally grouped based on their protective outer layer, or periplast. Craspedida species have a purely organic periplast, while Acanthoecida species have a silica-based one called a lorica. Previous studies have suggested that t
