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
Blake Lively, star of the hit movie "It Ends With Us, " has fired back after Justin Baldoni, her co-star and the director of the film, filed a $400 million lawsuit against her and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. This isn't just some celebrity feud; it's a heated legal battle involving sexual harassment
As the Indiana General Assembly's 2025 session kicks off, lawmakers from Northwest Indiana are busy filing bills that address key issues like mental health, higher education, and water infrastructure. They’re also pushing for a change to the state constitution. One interesting bill, House Bill 1078,
In a shocking twist, three men have been taken into custody following the murder and robbery of a 66-year-old man at his marijuana business in Pontiac. The victim, Sam Simko from Commerce Township, was found deceased at his business on University Drive on Monday, January 13, at around 8:17 p. m. The
In Ethiopia, where food and water are often scarce due to weather and droughts, the Bowa Dayole masonry gravity dam is set to irrigate nearby farmlands. However, the dam's foundation is made up of complex geological formations, including highly fractured and weathered aphanitic basaltic rock, and we
Sean Duffy, a former Congressman, is being considered for the role of Transportation Secretary by President-elect Trump. His main goal? Ensuring that America's roads and skies remain safe while embracing new technologies like drones and self-driving cars. Duffy wants to modernize the Department of T
Ever felt like you're not breathing quite right? Doctors use something called lung ultrasound, or LUS, to figure out what's wrong. The problem is, it's tricky to get good images. You need to be really skilled. But researchers found that artificial intelligence, or AI, can help even beginners get cle
Imagine this: a man in Las Vegas watches his home back in California burn down, all because of a wildfire. James Borow didn't just witness the destruction through neighbors or news reports. He saw it live on his Tesla's cameras. Talk about a remote disaster! Borow's family home in Pacific Palisades
Imagine if there were a drug that could effectively treat breast cancer that has spread to the brain. That's where Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) comes into play! This drug has shown great promise in helping patients with a specific type of breast cancer called HER2-positive. When breast cancer spre
Ever wondered how plants protect themselves from sunburn? Loquats, also known as Japanese medlars, have a clever trick up their sleeves (or rather, leaves and fruits). They make special compounds called flavonol glycosides. These compounds help plants grow and defend against stress, like harsh UV-B
