Scientists Made a Golden Lettuce That Comes With a Vitamin Boost
– Scientists have genetically engineered lettuce to produce significantly higher levels of vitamin A through increasing levels of beta-carotene. – Typically, too much beta-carotene in chloroplasts interferes with photosynthesis, so researchers stored it elsewhere like the cytosol and specialized cells called chromoplasts. – They also introduced a bacterial gene (crtB) and subjected the plants to […]
Analyze This: Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is shrinking
– Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is a massive storm that has been observed since the 1800s. However, researchers have discovered descriptions of an earlier spot on Jupiter dating back to the 1600s called the Permanent Spot. – By studying historical drawings and observations, researchers determined that the Permanent Spot was a different feature than the […]
Apple Ring: all the rumors so far and what we want to see
– Apple has filed several patents over the years related to smart rings, suggesting it is exploring the concept. – Rumors in 2023/2024 indicated an Apple Ring may launch to compete with rings from Samsung and Oura, but it has not materialized yet. – Predicted price would be $399 or higher to compete but still […]
Hubble Space Telescope suggests our ancient universe was surprisingly crowded with supermassive black holes
– Astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to study a small patch of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, searching for objects that changed brightness over time which could indicate active galactic nuclei (AGN). – They found 71 variable sources, with 3 sources appearing to be AGN from over 12.7 billion years ago, when the universe […]
Netanyahu: Iran regime change will come a ‘lot sooner than people think’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video message saying regime change in Iran will come “a lot sooner than people think.” Netanyahu directly addressed Iranians, criticizing Iran’s “fanatic theocrats” and saying Iranians “deserve better” leadership. Tensions are rising in the Middle East after recent attacks, including an Israeli airstrike in Beirut that killed a […]
Rare Earth Metals Found in Extinct Volcanoes Could Power The Future
Rare earth metals are crucial for renewable technologies like electric vehicles and wind turbines. Demand is rising as the world moves away from fossil fuels. An experimental study recreated conditions in extinct volcanoes that were rich in iron. These iron-rich magmas efficiently absorbed rare earth elements from surrounding magmas. One such extinct volcano is Kiruna […]
Where did Mars’ atmosphere go? Scientists say it may be ‘hiding in plain sight’
Scientists have long wondered what happened to Mars’ once dense atmosphere that allowed liquid water to flow on the surface in the past. A new study suggests Mars’ atmosphere may have been absorbed by minerals in the planet’s clays over billions of years. Researchers from MIT studied clays on Earth called smectites that are very […]
An F-35 was caught on camera for the first time carrying the stealthy long-range anti-ship missiles it could need in a fight with China
The US military recently released photos showing an F-35 fighter jet carrying two AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) during a test flight. This represented the first time an F-35 was photographed armed with LRASM missiles. The LRASM is a stealthy, precision-guided missile used to attack ships from long ranges. Integrating it with the F-35 expands […]
German lawmaker: ‘We need more pressure on Hezbollah, Iran’
Johann Wadephul, a defense policy expert and deputy head of the opposition CDU/CSU parliamentary group in Germany’s Bundestag, spoke to DW about the situation in Israel and Lebanon. Wadephul said that Germany is closely monitoring the situation and that tensions are high given recent developments. Wadephul argued that more pressure needs to be put on […]
Several commanders may have been eliminated in Beirut strike
– The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out follow-up strikes in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah targets. – Two Hezbollah commanders were reportedly killed – Muhammad Ali Ismail, the commander of Hezbollah’s missile unit, and his deputy Hossein Ahmed Ismail. They were killed in southern Lebanon. – The IDF also struck Hezbollah weapons depots and manufacturing sites […]