Researchers have engineered a courtship ritual from one species of fruit fly into another using genetic modification. A Japanese research team tweaked a single gene in the fly Drosophila melanogaster, causing it to display a courtship ritual only previously seen in Drosophila subobscura. The research shows that manipulations of relatively small chunks of genetic code can alter complex behaviors. Dating …
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Hate your phone’s camera island design? This flagship lets you swap it out like Lego
TL;DR Realme just teased a key design element for the upcoming GT 8 Pro flagship. Its camera island can be swapped out for a different shape or color. The phone also features special color tuning by camera brand Ricoh and is realme’s first phone with a special partnership. Innovation is dead, one could easily argue in the context of phone …
Read More »The Protein Swap That May Help with Weight Loss
Men who swapped beans for meat lost weight without cutting calories, a study found. Replacing red meat with legumes also lowered LDL cholesterol in just six weeks. Easy swaps like bean tacos or mixed burgers can improve health without overhauling your diet. If you’re a fan of delicious taco nights, your routine is probably down pat—chop some veggies, grab the …
Read More »Natalie Portman on Prisoner, Hostage Swap in Middle East
LYON, France — Speaking at the Lumière Film Festival on Monday, Natalie Portman reflected emotionally on the day’s news from her native Jerusalem, calling the end of the war and the release of hostages and prisoners “a momentous day.” Asked by festival director Thierry Fremaux where she is from, Portman replied: “Well, I’m from Jerusalem, I am born in Jerusalem. So …
Read More »Beyond Meat plummets after debt swap massively dilutes shareholders
(Bloomberg) — Beyond Meat Inc. (BYND) tumbled the most since the company went public in 2019 after the troubled plant-based protein producer said nearly all creditors had accepted a debt swap that will lead to a substantial dilution of shareholders. Most Read from Bloomberg The stock sank as much as 58% to 84.5 cents in early trading, its worst-ever intraday …
Read More »Gaza ceasefire live: All remaining living Israeli hostages released in swap as Trump addresses Knesset – Reuters
Gaza ceasefire live: All remaining living Israeli hostages released in swap as Trump addresses Knesset Reuters Trump Addresses Israel’s Parliament as Hostages and Some Palestinian Prisoners Are Freed: Live Updates The New York Times Hamas forces kill 32 members of Gaza ‘gang’ following start of ceasefire, official says The Times of Israel President Trump Delivers Remarks to Israeli Knesset C-SPAN LIVE: Palestinian prisoners, Israeli …
Read More »US buys Argentine pesos, finalizes $20 billion currency swap
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States directly purchased Argentine pesos on Thursday and finalized a $20 billion currency swap line with Argentina’s central bank, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a social media post, a rare move aimed at stabilizing turbulent financial markets in the cash-strapped Latin American ally. “U.S. Treasury is prepared, immediately, to take whatever exceptional measures are …
Read More »US buys Argentine pesos, agrees to $20 billion swap line, Bessent says
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent leaves the Economy Ministry building, days after Argentine President Javier Milei’s administration sealed a new loan deal with the IMF, in Buenos Aires, Argentina April 14, 2025. Agustin Marcarian | Reuters The U.S. government purchased Argentine pesos and finalized a $20 billion currency swap framework with Argentina’s central bank, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday, …
Read More »Browns trade CB Greg Newsome II to the Jaguars for CB Tyson Campbell and a swap of picks
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams makes a catch as Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II makes the tackle in the first half of play. John Kuntz, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cornerback Greg Newsome II, who wanted to be a Cleveland Brown for life, got traded unexpectedly Wednesday from a 1-4 team to one that’s 4-1. On Wednesday night, Newsome, …
Read More »Swap diet and regular soda for water to lower risk
Share on PinterestConsuming a little over 1 can of diet or regular soda per day may increase liver disease risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: SKC/Stocksy Diet versions of beverages are often hailed as healthier than the sugar-sweetened original versions. Research is ongoing regarding the potential dangers of sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened drinks. Recent study results identified a link …
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