Plants with multiple sets of chromosomes, known as polyploids, are salt-tolerant or drought-resistant and often achieve higher yields. However, newly formed polyploid plants are often sterile or have reduced fertility and are unsuitable for breeding resistant lines. The reason is that the pollen tube in these plants grows incorrectly, whichContinue Reading
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (L) (R-LA) leaves a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on April 16, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision to move forward with long-stalled Ukraine aid has spurred a MAGA revolt, with Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky joiningContinue Reading
This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is facing yet another complaint to the Federal Elections Commission that claims he has “brazenly” violated federal campaign finance laws through his podcast deal with oneContinue Reading
Two decades after they were tortured by U.S. military contractors at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad, three Iraqi victims are finally getting their day in court Monday as a federal court in Virginia takes up a case they brought during the George W. Bush administration. The case beingContinue Reading
Rhetoric from the Pentagon and the arms industry suggests that integrating artificial intelligence, or AI, into U.S. weapons, communications, and surveillance systems will improve efficiency, innovation, and national security. The Pentagon is beginning to back its rhetoric on emerging technology with resources. The department’s Office of Strategic Capital now hasContinue Reading
UN spokesperson says Israel has a duty to protect Palestinians from settler attacks, which have been on the rise., UN spokesperson says Israel has a duty to protect Palestinians from settler attacks, which have been on the rise since October 7. The United Nations human rights office has called onContinue Reading
Hezbollah and the Israeli army confirm a commander of the armed group was killed in a drone strike in southern Lebanon., NewsFeed Hezbollah and the Israeli army confirm a commander of the armed group was killed in a drone strike on a car in southern Lebanon. The strike on Ismail YusafContinue Reading
Image source, Getty Images By Jennifer McKiernan & Helen Catt BBC Politics Plans to stop young people born since 2009 ever smoking are being debated and will be voted on later. Rishi Sunak’s bill aims to create the UK’s first smoke-free generation in a major public health intervention. The TobaccoContinue Reading
The National Conservatism Conference (NatCon) was set to welcome Brexit champion Nigel Farage and Hungary’s Viktor Orban – authorities in Belgium had other ideas., Read MoreContinue Reading
Whether it’s the company’s commitment to the cloud, to developing its Office suite or being a lead player in the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, Microsoft remains the top provider of enterprise workplace tools. Despite no shortage of competition, Microsoft passed Apple earlier this year as the largest company in theContinue Reading
The FDA said Tuesday it’s winding down its response efforts for its investigation into lead-contaminated cinnamon applesauce pouches from WanaBana., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
To help ensure the integrity of the November elections, federal officials are advising local elections offices to upgrade websites — but many are not doing it., Read More from NPRContinue Reading
Can anyone best Boston, is this the Knickerbockers’ year and what impact will Joel Embiid have on the East postseason?, The NBA Eastern Conference postseason begins on Wednesday night with the play-in tournament. The top six teams from the conference have already qualified for the playoffs, while seeds seven throughContinue Reading