Barley, a key crop for animal feed, beer, and food, faces a big challenge: waterlogging. This stress can really slow down seed germination and hurt seedling growth. Scientists wanted to figure out how barley handles this. They studied two types of barley seeds under water stress: one tough (LLZDM) a
The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up to host the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game. This isn't just any game—it's the final hurdle before the Super Bowl. The Eagles and Commanders have faced each other twice before this season, each winning once. The Commanders' recent victory in
In today's healthcare scene, many hospitals are growing rapidly. But sometimes, this growth doesn't go as smoothly as expected. Let's take a look at what happened when a Canadian hospital expanded its radiation oncology department. Before the expansion, everything was fine—doctors and techs were rig
Could plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients help those with severe cases? Let's dive into a study that explored this idea. The study looked at whether giving plasma from people who had COVID-19 and recovered could help those with severe cases. This is called convalescent plasma (CP) therapy. It's
Meet a young person dealing with a rare condition called congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). It's a genetic issue that messes with the body's hormone production, leading to too much of some hormones and not enough of others. This makes it tough to manage weight, blood pressure, and sugar levels. D
World Bernard Free, now age 71, had a rookie moment that shaped his NBA career. As a young player on the Philadelphia 76ers in 1975, he botched a layup during a two-on-one play with Billy Cunningham, his veteran teammate. Instead of finishing the play with a smooth layup like his mentor suggested, F
U. S. Army Staff Sgt. Rayshaun Smith, 32, thought his knee pain was just a result of his intense military training and exercises. The discomfort persisted for years, but he managed it with over-the-counter painkillers. It wasn't until 2020, while working stateside, that he decided to see an Air Forc
Life is tough enough for kids with type 1 diabetes, but imagine also dealing with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This is a common situation in Poland, according to researchers. Many kids with type 1 diabetes (T1D) also have ADHD, but it often goes unnoticed. This makes managing dia
Have you ever wondered how different colors of light affect the growth and quality of vegetables? Scientists decided to find out by setting up a plant factory right in a restaurant. They grew three baby-leaf veggies—green lettuce, kale, and pak choi—under different light combinations. Surprisingly,
In the heart of Northeastern Brazil, there's a group of small shrubs known as the Mimosa Cordistipulae. These plants were first spotted by botanist Barneby in 1991. What makes them special? They're tiny, have sticky hairs on their leaves, and their flowers have three parts. Some of these plants are
