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How a Single Gene Changes Carrot Color and Carotenoid Production

December 18, 2024

Did you know that carrots get their vibrant colors from a group of pigments called carotenoids? These pigments aren't just for show; they also have health benefits. Scientists have been studying how carrots make these pigments, but they didn't know much about a specific gene called DcCYP97C1 in carr

science

Light's Impact on Daily Behaviors and Brain Activity in Migrating Redheaded Buntings

December 18, 2024

Birds like the redheaded bunting use light to guide their daily activities and long journeys. Scientists studied how daylight brightness affects these migratory birds. They found that dim daylight slowed down the birds' daily routines and delayed their urge to migrate. Interestingly, the birds' body

business

What Happens When AI Search Meets Antitrust?

December 18, 2024

Imagine you're in a big classroom where one student, Google, has been controlling the questions and answers for years. Now, the Justice Department is checking if Google is playing fair or hogging all the attention. They want to talk to Dmitry Shevelenko, the business boss of Perplexity, a new AI sea

technology

AI Tool that Turns Images into Unique Art

December 18, 2024

Google's latest AI tool, Whisk, is all about turning images into new creations. No text needed! Just upload your pictures, and Whisk will blend them together into one unique image. Think of it as a fun way to get creative, not a serious editing tool. Big companies like Google are racing to show off

health

Light Therapy: Unraveling the Secret to Healthy Hair Cells

December 18, 2024

Hair loss can be a real bummer, and many people turn to medicine like Minoxidil and Finasteride to help. But these drugs can have side effects that make people stop using them. That's where photobiomodulation (PBM) comes in. It's safe and non-invasive, making it a promising alternative. Scientists w

celebrities

Missing Royals: Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie to Skip Sandringham Christmas

December 18, 2024

This Christmas, Sandringham House might feel a bit emptier than usual. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are set to miss the traditional Royal Family celebration for the first time since their marriages. Last year, the sisters and their husbands made a special appearance at the Royal walkabout followi

science

The First Europeans: A Story of Survival and Extinction

December 18, 2024

Imagine a world 45, 000 years ago, where small groups of humans, dressed in fur-lined clothing, roamed the chilly European tundra. These early Europeans, known as the Lincombian-Ranisian-Jerzmanowician (LRJ) people, left behind clues about their lives through fossilized remains and distinctive stone

health

How Gender Reporting in Physiotherapy Trials Needs Improvement

December 18, 2024

You might think that all studies on physiotherapy treatments take sex and gender into account. But guess what? They often don't. A recent review looked into this issue and found some surprising gaps. Researchers went through lots of studies to see how well they reported on sex and gender. What they

health

How Different Types of Exercise Affect Heart Disease in People with MYBPC3 Variants

December 18, 2024

You might know that certain genetic variants, like the ones in MYBPC3, can cause heart problems. But did you know that not all types of exercise affect people with these variants the same way? Scientists decided to look into this and found something interesting. They grouped exercises into two types

science

A New Way to Fight Tumors: A Smart Molecule That Zaps Cancer Cells

December 18, 2024

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a tricky business. It's like trying to burn down a house, but the house has a really good fire extinguisher—glutathione (GSH). This little molecule keeps tumor cells safe from the therapy's heat. So, scientists have been looking for a way to turn off the fire extinguish