Did you know insects sometimes use smells to talk to each other? These tiny creatures may seem like they're just buzzing around, but they're actually communicating through chemical signals called pheromones. For a long time, scientists thought most of these pheromones were made from fats. But guess
Western flower thrips (WFT) are tiny pests that love to chomp on various plants, including roses and kidney beans. Scientists wanted to know how the food they eat affects the bacteria living in their guts. They collected adult WFT guts and analyzed the DNA of these gut bacteria. Turns out, the thrip
Ever wondered who might be the next Treasury Secretary? Enter Scott Bessent, a bigwig from the finance world. You might know him as the former chief investment officer at Soros Fund Management. Trump's picked him, even though they haven't officially announced it yet. Why Bessent? Well, he's been giv
Have you ever wondered why the price of pigs in China swings like a pendulum? It’s a complex dance of many factors that leave pig farmers and consumers guessing. Let’s break it down! First off, the price of live pigs in China has been on a rollercoaster ride for years. This isn’t just a little blip
Guess what? The price of Bitcoin shot up when the current SEC boss, Gary Gensler, announced he's leaving his job. This happened after Donald Trump won the US election and said he'd replace Gensler. Why did Bitcoin rise? Well, Trump is more friendly to cryptocurrencies than Gensler. Gensler had been
Did you know that prostate cancer surgery can be likened to a game of 'guess the lymph node'? Surgeons often struggle to determine which lymph nodes to remove and which to leave alone. Enter the superhero: multispectral fluorescence imaging. This tech gem can light up the pathways of lymph nodes lik
Ever wondered how hackers, also known as cryptojackers, manage to keep their shady dealings under the radar? They've devised a sneaky strategy called Delay-CJ. This method is cunning because it delays its actions, making it super hard to detect until it's already done its damage. But don't fret, the
Buckle up, space fans! The United States Space Force is getting ready for some bumps in the road. A key player, United Launch Alliance, is having some hiccups with their Vulcan rocket. The Vulcan was supposed to blast off in 2024, but now it's looking more like 2025. General Philip Garrant, the Spa
Imagine this: A Wisconsin kayaker, Ryan Borgwardt, fakes his own death using a staged kayaking accident. He's not dead; he's likely in Uzbekistan! The Green Lake County Sheriff's deputies found out he's safe and sound, talking to them from an apartment in Uzbekistan. They've seen him through a video
The Kansas City Chiefs are having a great season, with Patrick Mahomes leading the team and Travis Kelce impressing fans. But off the field, these stars recently faced a scary situation. Their homes were burglarized in early October. This news shocked the NFL, not just because of the crimes themselv
