Ever thought about how plants could help clean up our water? It turns out that tiny parts of plants, called hemicellulose and cellulose, can do just that. These parts are great at grabbing onto tiny plastic bits, called nanoplastics, in water. This is because they have a special structure that makes
Pregnant women face higher risks from influenza, including severe outcomes like hospitalization. Yet, during the COVID-19 pandemic, only about half of pregnant women got the flu shot. This gap highlights a need to understand their choices better. A study looked into why pregnant women decide to get
Two top tennis players, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, are back in the spotlight. They are facing each other again, this time at Wimbledon, just a month after their intense French Open final. This match is a big deal because it shows how far ahead they are compared to other players. Before their
Scientists have found a special protein in tea plants that helps them fight off a nasty fungus called Colletotrichum camelliae. This fungus causes a disease known as tea anthracnose, which is a big problem for tea growers. The protein, called CsJAZ11, works by teaming up with another protein called
Plants have clever ways of dealing with cold. One such method involves a group of genes called Calmodulin-like (CML) genes. These genes act like tiny sensors, picking up signals from calcium and helping plants survive chilly temperatures. Scientists have been studying these genes in various plants,
Researchers wanted to know how sperm quality affects the chances of getting pregnant. They studied couples trying to have a baby. The study looked at the quality of sperm and how likely the couple was to conceive each month. The study found that sperm quality matters. Couples with better sperm qual
Nanoplastics are tiny bits of plastic that are everywhere. They are in the air, water, and even our food. Scientists wanted to see what happens when these tiny plastic bits meet our gut cells. They used a special type of gut cell called Caco-2 cells to find out. These cells are like the ones in our
Rice plants have tiny helpers called microbiomes that live on their leaves and roots. These helpers can make rice stronger against stress from pests and weather. Most studies look at rice growing in farm or wild soils. But what about rice growing in city soils? That's a big question as cities keep g
In a surprising turn of events, a person from Arizona has recently passed away due to pneumonic plague. This marks the first death from this disease in the county since 2007. Back then, the victim had come into contact with a deceased animal carrying the plague. Plague, often called the "Black Death
The NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas saw some impressive performances from both rookies and returning players. These athletes are eager to prove their worth and showcase their skills. Kobe Bufkin from the Atlanta Hawks had a standout game. He scored 29 points, with 15 of them coming from free th
