Light doesn’t just help plants grow—it may also quietly hold them back. Researchers have uncovered a surprising mechanism where light strengthens the “glue” between a plant’s outer skin and its inner tissues. This tighter bond, driven by a compound called p-coumaric acid, reinforces cell walls but also restricts how much the plant can expand. The discovery reveals a hidden balancing act: light both fuels growth and subtly puts the brakes on it.

"Well, there's a baby inside of me," the "White Lotus" actress shared on an upcoming episode of the "Smartless" podcast.

A large-scale experiment shows that warmth brings bees and wasps out of hibernation earlier—leaving some of them with poorer starting conditions. This is particularly true for species in cooler regions that emerge during spring.

In the pursuit of powerful and stable quantum computers, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed the theory for an entirely new quantum system – based on the novel concept of ‘giant superatoms’. This breakthrough enables quantum information to be protected, controlled, and distributed in new ways and could be a key step towards building quantum computers at scale.

Watch footage of a bright green fireball captured over Herne Bay in the early hours of Monday morning.

For many years, first responders would rush patients with severe blood loss to the hospital for a blood transfusion. But in recent years, more EMS agencies around Connecticut and the country are bringing blood to patients in the field to get the process started as soon as possible — a practice they say is a "game changer."

It's been over a week since Lynette Hooker vanished at sea in the Bahamas, setting off an urgent search that has since shifted into a complex investigation with one person at its center: her husband of 25 years.

Over the weekend, Katy Perry mocked Bieber's minimalist set by joking it was a "good thing" he had YouTube premium" so fans didn't have to see ads.

What to KnowSan Diego Humane Society will host its 32nd annual Walk for Animals.When: Saturday, May 2ndWhere: NTC Park at Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Rd. Leashes in hand and paws on the ground, the San Diego Humane Society’s 32nd annual Walk for Animals returns to NTC Park at Liberty Station, bringing together thousands of pet owners and animal lovers for a day of community fundraising. Participants can choose between a 2-mile walk or a shorter half-mile route. Both begin and end at the event site, where attendees can enjoy complimentary pancakes, canine activities, live music and animal-friendly booths featuring local vendors, treats and community partners. Earlier this year, the organization held a Walk for Animals event in North County, raising $140,000 to support animal rescue programs, wildlife rehabilitation and community services, according to the nonprofit organization. This year’s San Diego walk aims to raise $350,000 to help provide food, medical care and

Last week, Chinese heavy equipment brand Sunward unveiled unveiled a new class of rotary drilling rigs that combine electric drive and actuation with onboard range-extending generators – bringing smooth, low-vibration performance to projects just about anywhere. more…

Hendersonville Parks and Recs Director Andy Gilley says the parks department is updating their five-year plan.