Did you know that scientists are using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to predict how well maize hybrids will perform? This method, called phenomic selection, could revolutionize hybrid breeding. Instead of genotyping thousands of parental lines, which is expensive, scientists are using NIR spectra
Welcome to the first day of the NFL's wild-card weekend! There are two exciting games on the schedule, and we'll take a look at both. First, let's talk about the Los Angeles Chargers and the Houston Texans. The Chargers have a new head coach, Jim Harbaugh, who has had success in the past. He's help
The NFL playoffs are kicking off with some exciting matchups! In the NFC, the Minnesota Vikings (14-3) are going head-to-head with the Los Angeles Rams (10-7) on Monday night. This game was moved to Arizona due to wildfires in LA. The Rams beat the Vikings earlier this season, making this a thrillin
In the world of emergency medicine, doctors are always looking for ways to improve how they spot patients at risk. One way they're trying to do this is by adding new measurements to an existing system called the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2). This system helps them figure out if a patient mig
As the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics draw near, a whopping $6. 8 billion investment is on the line. But there's a catch: California's wildfires are getting worse, putting venues and air quality at risk. Take, for instance, the recent Palisades and Eaton fires that destroyed over 53 square miles—just ima
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre, two of the most legendary UFC fighters, were once considered for a fight. This matchup would have been one of the greatest in UFC history, but it never happened. Both fighters were champions and retired undefeated. In 2018, Khabib wanted to fight Georges af
Do DCEs, a popular tool in health research, truly mirror real-world choices? Scientists set out to compare the prediction power of people’s stated preferences from DCEs with their actual decisions. The goal? To ensure health products and services are designed with reliable, real-world data. By pooli
Let's talk about postnatal care for a moment. This is the crucial support mothers and their newborns need right after birth and for the next six weeks. It's a critical time when many deaths happen. In some countries, about 40% of women missed out on important postpartum check-ups. So, how can we use
Last fall, Mike Tyson returned to the boxing ring after nearly 20 years to fight social media star Jake Paul. It didn't go well for the former heavyweight champion. He struggled to land punches and lost by a wide decision. After the fight, Tyson said he was done boxing, but he later admitted feeling
In the upcoming 2025 NFL Playoffs, the Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the Green Bay Packers in a highly anticipated Wild Card Weekend game. This isn't their first meeting, as they played each other in the opening week of the season in Brazil, with the Eagles coming out on top, 34-29. The
