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Keeping Fruits and Veggies Fresh: A New Way to Fight Spoilage

July 13, 2025

Fruits and vegetables often go bad after harvest. This is a big problem. It affects food safety and quality. To tackle this, scientists are looking at new ways to use natural helpers, like bacteria and fungi, to keep produce fresh. These helpers, called biocontrol agents (BCAs), can fight off disea

environment

Texas Floods: Separating Fact from Fiction

July 13, 2025

In the summer of 2025, Texas faced a devastating flood during the Fourth of July weekend. The Hill Country area saw over 100 lives lost and many more unaccounted for. This event was the worst inland flooding in the U. S. since 1976, when Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon flood took 144 lives. People s

sports

Pitchers Left Out: Phillies Frustrated by All-Star Snubs

July 12, 2025

The Phillies are upset. They thought more of their players would make it to the All-Star Game. Only Kyle Schwarber got the nod. The team feels like Cristopher Sánchez and Ranger Suárez deserved a spot too. They have great stats. Sánchez has a low ERA and many innings pitched. Suárez has an even lowe

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Aldo Miranda: A Life Cut Short at 32

July 11, 2025

Aldo Miranda, a well-known TikTok comedian, has passed away at the young age of 32. His death has left many questioning the pressures that come with online fame and the importance of mental health. Miranda was discovered lifeless in his La Paz home, with local authorities suspecting suicide as the

health

When to Start Chemo After Ovarian Cancer Surgery?

July 11, 2025

Ovarian cancer treatment often involves surgery followed by chemotherapy. But when should the chemo start? This is a big question. A recent study looked into this. It wanted to see how the time between surgery and chemo affects survival rates. First, the basics. Ovarian cancer is serious. Surgery i

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Tin Iodide Nanocrystals: A Closer Look at the Science

July 11, 2025

Researchers recently responded to feedback about their study on formamidinium tin iodide nanocrystals. The original work aimed to reduce impurities in these tiny particles, specifically focusing on tin(IV) impurities. The feedback came from A. Dhingra, who raised some points about the research. The

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Simple Chemistry for Powerful Antioxidants

July 11, 2025

Scientists have found a new way to make special molecules called quinazolinones. These molecules are important because they can fight harmful substances in the body called free radicals. The new method is special because it doesn't use any metals and is easy to do. Instead of using complicated tools

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Banana Power: Nature's Secret Medicine

July 11, 2025

Bananas are more than just a tasty snack. They have been used for ages in traditional medicine. Two types, Musa sapientum and Musa paradisiaca, are packed with helpful compounds. These include flavonoids, alkaloids, and vitamins. They are found in different parts of the plant, like the roots, fruits

technology

Nintendo's Switch Game Vouchers: A Farewell to Savings

July 10, 2025

Nintendo has decided to say goodbye to its Switch game vouchers. This program, which helped Switch Online members save money on digital games, will stop on January 30th, 2026. The vouchers, introduced in 2019, allowed members to buy two vouchers for $99. 98. These could be used to get two eligible

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A Light in Science: Celebrating David Mauzerall's Legacy

July 10, 2025

David Mauzerall, a name that echoes through the halls of scientific discovery, turned 95. His journey, filled with groundbreaking work in photochemistry and photobiology, has left an indelible mark on the world of science. At The Rockefeller University, he spent his career unraveling the mysteries o