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Hong Kong's Democracy Leaders Face Long Jail Terms

November 19, 2024

More than 40 of Hong Kong’s prominent democracy advocates have been sentenced to prison in the city’s largest ever national security trial. This includes well-known figures like Joshua Wong, who led pro-democracy protests and shouted “I love Hong Kong” before his sentence. The sentences range from 5

entertainment

Exploring Victorian London: Assassin's Creed Syndicate's Fresh Start

November 19, 2024

Did you ever dream of strolling through the bustling streets of Victorian London? Assassin's Creed Syndicate has just gotten a significant boost, enhancing its gameplay to a silky-smooth 60 frames per second. This game, often overshadowed by others in the series, follows the adventures of two distin

science

Unlocking Stability in Triticale: New Methods for Drought Stress

November 18, 2024

Scientists have been busy making a new super crop called triticale. It's a mix of wheat and rye. The goal? To have a crop that can handle tough conditions, like drought. The study looked at 30 different types of this super crop in Iran from 2016 to 2020. They checked how well these plants handled di

science

Picking the Best Plants: How to Train Your Genomic Selection

November 17, 2024

In plant breeding, finding the best genotypes from a big group is like finding a needle in a haystack. This study looks at different ways to make that process easier and more accurate. It's all about making the best use of genomic selection, which is like a superpower for plant breeders. The study

science

Unique Differences in Ethiopian Cow Breeds: A Genome Study

November 16, 2024

Did you know that cows have tiny changes in their genes that help them adapt to different places? These changes are called copy number variations (CNVs), and they're like blueprints for survival in specific environments. Ethiopia is home to some amazing cow breeds, like Abigar, Fellata, and Gojjam-

science

Uncovering DNA Changes in Dog Blood: A Look Across Different Breeds

November 16, 2024

DNA methylation, a crucial process where specific genes are turned on or off, mostly happens at cytosine bases paired with guanine (CG). This process can tell us a lot about the health and environment of different body tissues in mammals. In particular, the genetic variety among dog breeds makes the

politics

Oklahoma's New Education Department Sparks Controversy

November 16, 2024

In a surprising move, Ryan Walters, the state's education superintendent, has caused a stir by creating a new department focused on religious freedom and patriotism. He sent an email to all public school superintendents, asking them to show students a video announcement of this new department. This

science

SoyOD's Treasure Trove for Soybean Research

November 13, 2024

Soybeans are big deal, used all over the world for food, animal feed, oil, and even fixing nitrogen in the soil. Scientists have been busy studying soybeans using different techniques, creating tons of data. But where do you store all this info so everyone can use it? Enter SoyOD, a super database f

politics

Judge Stops Louisiana's Ten Commandments Classroom Rule

November 13, 2024

A federal judge in Louisiana has put a temporary halt to a new law that would require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. The judge, John W. deGravelles, said the law is likely unconstitutional because it promotes one religion. This means the law can't go into effect while the

environment

Boosting Rice Yield: A Smarter Way to Plan Trials in the Southern US

November 10, 2024

Rice farmers in the Southern US are always looking for ways to get more out of their fields. One big challenge is figuring out the best places to test new types of rice. This is called multi-environment trials (MET), and it can be pricey and tricky to plan. Scientists have been working on this probl