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Fighting Gray Mold in Pears with a Tiny Helper

April 17, 2025

Gray mold is a big problem for pear farmers. This mold, caused by a fungus called Botrytis cinerea, can ruin entire harvests. This leads to huge financial losses for farmers. Scientists have been looking for ways to stop this mold. They found a promising solution in a tiny helper called Streptomyces

education

Harvard's Fight for Freedom: When Politics Threaten Research

April 16, 2025

A clash between a university and the government is heating up. Harvard University is pushing back against federal demands. This is not just about money. It's about the freedom to teach and research without political interference. This is a big deal. It's not just about Harvard. It's about every u

health

Three Viruses: The New Kids on the Block

April 16, 2025

There are three new viruses in town. They are called bufavirus, cutavirus, and tusavirus. They belong to the parvovirus family. They were first spotted in human poop. Since then, they have been linked to various health issues. Bufavirus has been connected to stomach problems and a type of skin

politics

Harvard vs. Trump: The Funding Freeze

April 15, 2025

Harvard University is in a tough spot. The Trump administration has frozen over $2. 2 billion in grants and contracts. This move came after Harvard's president, Alan Garber, refused to meet certain demands. These demands included eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, screening

education

Harvard's Stand Against Government Control

April 15, 2025

The Trump administration has taken a hard stance against Harvard University. It has frozen a significant amount of federal funding. This move comes after Harvard refused to accept what it saw as an attempt to control the university's operations. The administration's actions have sparked a broader

politics

Harvard's Stand: Federal Funds Frozen Amid Policy Dispute

April 15, 2025

Harvard University made a bold move on Monday. It rejected demands from the Trump administration. This decision put nearly $9 billion in federal funding at risk. The federal government wanted Harvard to change several policies. These included ending diversity programs and banning masks at protests.

science

Fighting Worms with Fungi: A New Approach

April 12, 2025

Fungi are not just for pizza toppings or fairy tales. Some fungi can actually help fight nasty parasites. One such fungus is Metarhizium anisopliae. Scientists have been testing a specific strain, IBCB425, to see if it can tackle a common worm problem in sheep. This worm, Haemonchus contortus, is a

entertainment

The New Marvel Rivals Season: What's in Store?

April 6, 2025

Fans of Marvel Rivals are in for a treat as the game heads to the mutant nation of Krakoa for season 2. This season kicks off on April 11, and it's bringing a mix of new heroes, map changes, and balance tweaks. One of the standout additions is Emma Frost, who joins the roster with a unique set of ab

entertainment

Halle Berry's Next Big Move: A Star-Studded Crime Thriller

April 6, 2025

Halle Berry is not part of the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. However, she is diving into a new adventure with Marvel stars Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo. This is not a superhero movie, though. It is a crime thriller based on Don Winslow’s Crime 101. This project has been on Berry's resume for a wh

health

Fighting for Fairness in Health Care

April 5, 2025

The Trump administration has been pushing hard against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This has put many health care providers and researchers in a tough spot. They fear that important health research and programs might get cut. This could happen either because of direct orders from