The humble potato has long been a staple in our diets, but its origins remain shrouded in mystery. Until now, scientists have been unsure which plant group the potato is most closely related to – tomatoes or the Etuberosum cluster of three species. But a recent study has shed light on the genetic history of … Read more
The New York Giants kicked off their preseason strong with a road victory over the Buffalo Bills. Among the players who stood out were three first-year players – Abdul Carter, Jaxson Dart, and Marcus Mbow. Outside linebacker Abdul Carter made his presence felt despite limited playing time. He beat Bills starting right guard O’Cyrus Torrence … Read more
Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant hosted an event to announce its new Universal EV Platform, a radical change that promises to transform the way electric vehicles are designed and built. The platform is expected to be introduced in 2027 with a mid-sized truck produced at the revamped plant. The event had a blue-collar feel, with Ford … Read more
Apple has released a collection of breathtaking screen savers for macOS Tahoe, allowing users to preview the stunning aerial footage and nature scenes that will be featured on Mac screens later this year. The screen savers are available now for streaming in high quality, 4K at 240 frames per second. To view the screen savers, … Read more
The Minnesota Twins are no longer for sale, a move that comes after 10 months on the market. The Pohlad family announced Wednesday morning that they will retain majority control of the team and partner with two new groups of minority investors. Chairman Joe Pohlad expressed his confidence in the team’s future, stating there is … Read more
Astronomers have spotted an unusual supernova event, SN 2023zkd, that offers insights into the catastrophic interaction between a black hole and a massive star. The event was discovered in July 2023 by the Zwicky Transient Facility and quickly followed up by telescopes using an artificial intelligence algorithm. The standard behavior of supernovae is for them … Read more
Nintendo has announced that Chibi-Robo!, a classic GameCube platformer, will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online library on August 21, 2025. This is the second game to be added since the launch of the Switch’s enhanced version, the Nintendo Switch 2, which began in June. The addition marks the inclusion of another title from … Read more
Dricus du Plessis is gearing up for his highly anticipated middleweight title defense against Khamzat Chimaev, but the South African fighter has sparked controversy with comments about their size advantage. Du Plessis was seen in a pre-fight meeting with Chimaev, and some have pointed to footage of the encounter as evidence that the challenger appears … Read more
A massive study of nearly 400,000 people has established a causal link between gut bacteria and insomnia for the first time. Researchers found that certain microbes increase the risk of insomnia, while others appear protective. The study used Mendelian randomization to tease out cause-and-effect evidence, revealing complex interactions between the gut and sleep. Fourteen bacterial … Read more
Cancer experts have sounded the alarm that progress in fighting the disease is slowing down. A new study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has found that despite a remarkable improvement in survival rates over the past few decades, the speed of progress is now dwindling. The study, which analysed long-term … Read more