Squirting Cucumbers Shoot Their Seeds Like Botanical Bombardiers
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Squirting Cucumbers Shoot Their Seeds Like Botanical Bombardiers
Scientists say they’ve worked out how the plant can fire its seeds up to almost 40 feet.Science - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
‘It should not taste marine-like’: Would you eat a burger made from processed sea squirts?
Odd-looking creatures called ciona are naturally rich in protein and one company aims to farm and process them for the table. At a seaside restaurant near the docks in Fredrikstad, Norway, there’s ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
China’s radar killer drone shoots better than AI, humans with new ChatGPT-like brain
World - Yahoo News - November 1 -
NBA winners and losers: LaMelo Ball shooting at Kobe-like pace, Zion Williamson's bad news, an ugly ejection
We're taking a look at the biggest winners and losers from the NBA weekendSports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago -
Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over salmonella risk
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
Cucumbers shipped to the U.S. and Canada — and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states — have been recalled because of potential salmonella contaminationHealth - ABC News - 14 hours ago -
Cucumbers recalled across US over possible salmonella concerns
Cucumbers distributed to customers in 26 states and five Canadian provinces have been recalled due to possible salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week. SunFed ...Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago -
Cucumbers recalled in 26 states over possible salmonella contamination
Cucumbers from SunFed in Arizona are recalled in 26 states and parts of Canada because of possible salmonella contamination.Top stories - NBC News - 16 hours ago -
The Democratic Blind Spot That Wrecked 2024
Maybe it would have been better if the red wave had crashed ashore in 2022.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
Pakistan loses its edge in supplying China with sesame seeds
Companies squeezed by falling prices as other countries compete to cultivate crop prized in Chinese kitchensBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank
During the siege of Leningrad, botanists in charge of an irreplaceable seed collection had to protect it from fire, rodents – and hunger. Somewhere in the sky above, the mosquito drone of a plane’s ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Review: A tense household becomes a metaphor for Iran's divisions in 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig'
The latest drama by Mohammad Rasoulof won the embattled filmmaker a prize at Cannes, though not before he had to flee his home country for filming in secret.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago -
Deadly shootings during Halloween events in U.S.
Officials say at least two people were killed in downtown Orlando, Florida, during shootings on Halloween night. In Northglenn, Colorado, multiple people were shot during a house party and several ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
NFL Playoff Picture: Chiefs, Lions ahead in race to get the No. 1 seeds, and NFC West leader is ... whoa
How does the NFL playoff bracket look after 8 weeks?Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
A Russian Disinfo Campaign Is Using Comment Sections to Seed Pro-Trump Conspiracy Theories
A disinformation campaign is using the unmoderated spaces of right-wing news website comment sections to push its narratives.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
Bracketology: Alabama is top No. 1 seed over Kansas, Houston, UConn in 2025 NCAA Tournament as season begins
The Crimson Tide is the overall top seed in the projected NCAA Tournament bracket as the season beginsSports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds review – up close and existential with rock’s great everyman
AO Arena, Manchester In an expansive, transporting show that draws on his diverse decades and a world of pain, the singer-songwriter turned guru to all sets his sights on the stars – and anyone ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Bowl projections: Alabama moves to 3-seed in College Football Playoff field, Ohio State replaces Georgia
There were some notable moves in the CFP projections this week amid the chaos of the Week 11 slateSports - CBS Sports - November 10 -
Trout vs. Harper in October? No Astros title in 2017? What if every World Series was between No. 1 seeds?
The 2024 Fall Classic featured the teams with each league's best record. It doesn't happen often -- but what if it ALWAYS did?Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds bring songs of love and loss to London’s O2 Arena
The singer’s bereavements were at the heart of a show that felt quieter than classic Cave gigsWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
NFL Power Rankings entering Week 12: Can the Bills or Steelers take No. 1 seed from Chiefs?
The AFC playoff picture got a shakeup, so pay attention to the strength of schedule for the trio of front-runners.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 19 -
Penn State head coach James Franklin joins & playoff seeding STINKS | College Football Power Hour
Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings, are joined by Penn State head coach James Franklin and preview the biggest matchups of Week 13.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 20 -
College Football Playoff bracket prediction: 10 seed changes after SEC's weekend of cannibalization
The SEC is bludgeoning itself down the stretch in the College Football Playoff picture.Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago -
San Jose State, which received 6 forfeit wins, seeded 2nd with bye in MW volleyball tournament
San Jose State’s volleyball team is seeded second in the conference tournament in Las Vegas and will receive a first-round byeSports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
2 dead, 6 wounded in mass shooting in downtown Orlando
Eight people were shot, two fatally into a crowd celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando early Friday and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Videos show moments surrounding Orlando Halloween shooting
Bodycam and surveillance video shows the moments surrounding a Florida shooting in Orlando at a Halloween celebration. At least 2 people were killed.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Witnesses recall horror of deadly Halloween shooting in Orlando
Halloween took a horrific turn in Orlando, Florida, when gunshots rang out during a large celebration overnight. Two people were killed and at least eight were injured. Police have arrested a ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
England's first Tamil footballer aims for the top
Barnsley's Vimal Yoganathan hopes to inspire other British Asians to consider a career in football.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Depth and Shooting Keep Kansas Men’s Basketball on Top
The top-ranked Jayhawks held off the North Carolina Tar Heels, 92-89.Sports - The New York Times - November 9 -
1 killed in shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama
At least one person was killed and several others were wounded in a shooting at Alabama's Tuskegee University. The shooting occurred as the school was wrapping up its 100th homecoming week. Jason ...Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
A yearslong journey documenting the bedrooms of school shooting victims
Steve Hartman recounts his experience visiting the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings across the country.Top stories - CBS News - November 17 -
"Everything as it was": Explore the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings
The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.Top stories - CBS News - November 17 -
DOJ opens investigation into fatal Sonya Massey shooting
The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the killing of Sonya Massey, a Black woman shot by a white police officer in July after calling to report a prowler outside her home. In ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
C's prevail in 'test' game to hand Cavs first loss
The Celtics survived a second-half charge from the Cavaliers and rode hot shooting on 3s to a 120-117 win that ended Cleveland's perfect start.Sports - ESPN - November 20
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