Plants in places like Australia, the Amazon, and China face a tough challenge: soils lacking phosphorus. This essential nutrient is like food for plants, but it's often in short supply. Some plants, like those in the Proteaceae and Cyperaceae families, have a clever trick. They release special chemi
The British pound recently reached a near four-year high against the dollar. This happened because of some big news about the US Federal Reserve. The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump might name a new head of the Federal Reserve sooner than expected. This news made the dollar weaker
Talaromycosis, a sneaky fungal infection common in Southeast Asia, has been a challenge to diagnose. The usual method, growing the fungus in a lab, takes too long and often misses the mark. But there's hope on the horizon. Scientists have been cooking up new ways to spot this tricky infection. They
In Sub-Saharan Africa, many women delay getting a mastectomy. This delay leads to late diagnosis and treatment. As a result, the disease is often more advanced by the time it's detected. This situation contributes to higher mortality rates in the region. Mastectomy alone can greatly affect a woman's
Astronomers had a surprise when they thought they found a powerful radio burst from deep space. It turned out to be a signal from an old, broken NASA satellite called Relay 2. This satellite has been floating in space since 1964 and stopped working in 1967. The signal was so strong that it blocked o
Small businesses have faced tough times lately. High costs and strict rules have made it hard for them to grow. But now, there's a new bill that could change things. This bill, called the One Big Beautiful Bill, aims to help small businesses and workers. It includes tax cuts and fewer regulations. O
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory condition in older adults, often linked to giant cell arteritis. It's the second most frequent inflammatory rheumatic disease in this age group, following rheumatoid arthritis. Recently, guidelines for treating PMR have been updated, focusing on
Prediabetes is a serious condition. It means blood sugar levels are higher than normal. But not high enough to be diabetes. People with prediabetes are at a much higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that lifestyle changes can help. Regular exercise is one of the best ways to m
The Earth's surface is always changing. Both living things and non-living processes shape it. Recently, scientists have realized that these two forces interact more than we thought. One interesting process is biogenic weathering. This is when plants and fungi team up to break down rocks. They do thi
A young star named HD 100453 is making waves, and it's not just because it's larger than our sun. Scientists have spotted methanol, a type of alcohol, swirling around this star, and it's not just any methanol—it's got some rare versions called isotopes. This isn't the first time methanol has been fo
