Did you know that some plants and fungi can team up to clean up heavy metals like cadmium in soil? Recently, scientists discovered that a fungus called Beauveria bassiana FE14 and a type of grass called Miscanthus floridulus can work together to make soil less toxic. Heavy metals in soil are a big p
You might have heard that smoking can harm your unborn baby, but do you know how it does this exactly? This study took a closer look at how cigarette smoke messes with the placenta, the organ that connects moms and babies. It turns out, the smoke affects a crucial process inside placenta cells calle
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is eager to expand the regular season further, aiming for 18 games. On Bloomberg TV, he noted that switching from 16 regular-season games with 4 preseason games to 17 regular-season games with 3 preseason games has been successful. The next logical step, he suggests, i
Thursday evening took an unexpected turn for residents near Moss Landing Power Plant in Central California. A fierce fire broke out at the facility, prompting a mass evacuation. This power plant isn't just any power station; it's a crucial battery storage site. Firefighters were quick to respond but
This January, a unique celestial event is happening: six planets are visible in the night sky. This planetary get-together isn't a straight line, but they're close together on one side of the sun. Hannah Sparkes, who works at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Florida, calls this a "planetar
You might think that keeping workplaces safe from radon is a no-brainer, but it turns out Spanish employers have their own reasons for doing—or not doing—something about it. Before a new rule came along, researchers wanted to know how often bosses were tackling radon and why some were letting it sli
Plants have a fascinating ability to create new vessels after being damaged, right? They can even do this when attacked by bad guys that steal their food! Scientists in Germany wanted to find out what helps or hinders this process, so they looked for genes in Arabidopsis mutants that changed how new
Divorce can leave painful reminders everywhere. A woman's sister-in-law wants her to remove wedding photos and gifts from her ex-husband. She feels torn between supporting her sister-in-law and keeping her home decor. Some might say it's understandable to want to erase memories of an ex, but is it f
The Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills have been powerhouses in the NFL since they drafted their quarterbacks in 2018. Both teams have racked up many regular season wins, which is great. However, when it comes to the playoffs, they've hit some roadblocks. Can you believe this? The team that loses in
If you’re into handheld gaming, you’ve probably seen or heard about the Switch 2. At first glance, it looks like Nintendo took a page from other gaming brands like Lenovo. The new Switch has a darker, more serious look, which is a big change from their usual bright and fun designs. This isn’t the Ni
