Five things you may have missed over the weekend
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Tomatoes Turn Treacherous: How Silicon Creates a Fatal Feast for Pests
The microscopic South American tomato pinworm (Tuta absoluta) poses a colossal threat to tomato crops worldwide, causing billions in damages annually and developing resistance to common pesticides. This is particularly challenging for small-scale farmers, especially in regions like Africa where the pest has recently spread. However, researchers are uncovering a fascinating natural defense mechanism that could offer a sustainable...
The Ultimate Guide to 2025’s Most Exciting Space Missions and Celestial Events
From daring moon landings to star-studded spaceflights and epic meteor showers, 2025 is shaping up to be a cosmic rollercoaster. While it might not be the year humans set foot back on the Moon, the heavens will still be buzzing with activity—from robotic lunar landers and next-gen rockets to the occasional celebrity heading to space. Let’s dive into this year’s...
Martian Twister Showdown: NASA Captures Rare Dust Devil Devouring Another
High above the red sands of Mars, an extraordinary weather encounter played out—and NASA’s Perseverance rover was lucky enough to catch it on film. On January 25, the rover captured something seldom seen, even on Earth: one Martian dust devil swallowing another in a mesmerizing, swirling display of alien weather. Dust devils on Mars are no strangers to scientists, but...
Scientists Create Tiny, Dissolvable Pacemaker for Newborns with Heart Defects
In a major leap forward for pediatric medicine, researchers at Northwestern University have introduced an incredibly small, biodegradable pacemaker — no larger than a grain of rice — that could transform care for infants with congenital heart conditions. This revolutionary device, detailed in a recent Nature publication, is soft, flexible, and small enough to be delivered via syringe, eliminating the...
How Remote Work is Giving the Planet a Breather
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic redefined the way we work, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: working from home isn’t just a convenience — it’s also a win for the environment. Before 2020, the American workweek followed a familiar rhythm for the vast majority of people. Nearly 76% of U.S. workers in 2019 commuted solo in their cars, logging...
Hubble Snaps a Stellar Nursery, Offering Glimpses Into the Cosmic Past
In a dazzling new image, the Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking view of one of the universe’s most active star-forming regions — a vivid cosmic nursery in a neighboring dwarf galaxy. Despite the recent spotlight on the James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble continues to prove its worth, offering astronomers rich data and striking imagery that unlock secrets...
