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A satellite has tracked a tsunami in greater detail than ever before, which could help improve models of these giant waves and allow for better prediction and warning systems.Launched in 2022 by NASA and the French space agency Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES), the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite was designed to monitor the movement of the world’s waters based on changes in surface height. But after a few years of capturing data on small currents, SWOT fluked a major event.On 29 July 2025, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck the Kuril-Kamchatka subduction zone, off the southeastern coast of…
Commercial Tree SapMost people are likely to encounter edible tree sap in the form of maple syrup (although make sure to pick pure maple syrup, as processed syrups may not contain much of the real sap).According to Cornell University, sap is also used in a variety of other foods, including:Birch syrupMaple beerBirch beerMaple liqueurBirch sap vinegarTree Sap BenefitsWhile tree sap can make for a tasty topping or beverage, its benefits may go beyond flavor. Here are some of those health perks:1. It Provides Minerals and NutrientsTree sap contains beneficial nutrients and minerals, Texas A&M University notes.In a study published in…
In a special edition of GEN Live to wrap up 2025, we are thrilled to welcome special guest Matthew Cobb, PhD, author of a wonderful new biography of Francis Crick, PhD, entitled CRICK: A Mind in Motion.Cobb has written a compelling 500-page biography of Crick, who deduced the structure of the double helix (building on experimental data obtained by Rosalind Franklin) before making seminal advances in molecular biology (the ‘central dogma’, cracking the genetic code, and more). Later in life, he moved to the Salk Institute in Southern California and made further contributions to the study of consciousness and the…
Hot springs at at Lassen Volcanic National Park in California, where the heat-tolerant amoeba was discovered.Credit: Kelly Vandellen/iStock via GettyThis cell likes it hot. A tiny, single-celled amoeba that can thrive at temperatures that kill all other known complex life — organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and internal structures — has been found.The discovery questions the notion that such ‘eukaryotic’ life — which includes all animals and plants — is not suited to the kind of extreme conditions that can be tolerated by bacteria and other organisms lacking a cell nucleus.“We need to rethink what’s possible for a eukaryotic…
Cocooned young ants that have been infected with a deadly pathogen can’t isolate themselves from the colony, so they signal the colony’s workers to find and kill them.Image credit:Christopher Pull, Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)Adult ants that have been infected with deadly pathogens often leave the colony to die so as not to infect others. But, “like infected cells in tissue, [young ants] are largely immobile and lack this option,” said Sylvia Cremer, a researcher at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) who studies how social insects such as ants fight diseases collectively as superorganisms, in…
The UK business, launched in 2023, has overcome a key barrier to uptake with the completion of its study comparing its vitamins and minerals to synthetic counterparts, according to its founder and CEO Ky Wright. Industry players were previously hesitant to utilize these all-natural ingredients for supplement and functional food fortification due to a lack of clinical validation around bioavailability and stability. Wright says that the company’s new data, set to be presented at the Nutrition Society Winter Conference in January 2026, can finally put manufacturers’ minds at ease.Conducted by Swansea University researchers, the single-blind, randomized interventional trial, involving 61…
Cabbage is not only a bearer of powerful nutrients, it’s also a versatile veggie that is especially tasty when roasted. These roasted cabbage wedges, salads and steaks make delicious main and side dishes that are perfect for a cozy winter night. Whether you serve up our Roasted Cabbage Salad with Rosemary-Garlic Vinaigrette on the side or enjoy a comforting lunch with our Roasted Cabbage-Steak Spanakopita Melts, these roasted cabbage dishes are sure to become new favorites. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! Roasted Cabbage Salad with Rosemary-Garlic Vinaigrette Photographer: Ali…
Approach aims to identify multiple disease-driven molecular changes, long before cognitive decline becomes apparent. Brain health diagnostics company Circular Genomics has secured $15 million in Series A financing to advance its platform for detecting Alzheimer’s disease through a type of molecule known as circular RNA. The San Diego-based company will use the funding to accelerate clinical validation and prepare for the commercialization of new diagnostic tools with the potential to identify disease biology before symptoms emerge. Circular is developing precision medicine tools leveraging circular RNAs, or circRNAs, to detect early neurological and psychiatric disease. CircRNAs are highly stable molecules produced…
These highly-rated recipes take on the rich and tart flavor of balsamic vinegar. From delicious roasted veggies to healthy and convenient entrées, every dish in this collection has earned four- and five-star reviews from EatingWell readers, so you can rest assured that these are worth the effort. Recipes like our Sheet-Pan Roasted Vegetables with Balsamic and High-Protein Balsamic Chicken Orzo ensure that your bottle of sweet and tangy balsamic vinegar never gets left behind. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! High-Protein Balsamic Chicken Orzo Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist:…
At the ongoing Food ingredients Europe (FiE) trade show in Paris, France (Dec 2–4), Rousselot is featuring its gelatin and collagen-based solutions in consumer-friendly concepts, including mocktails featuring Nextida GC for metabolic wellness, functional gummies, and a high-protein bar. Rousselot’s concepts combine indulgence with well-being, demonstrating how its solutions deliver an enjoyable consumer experience with health benefits and enhanced nutritional profiles, such as reducing sugar, increasing protein, or achieving a clean label. On the show floor, Nutrition Insight catches up with Florencia Moreno Torres, global marketing manager at Rousselot, to explore the company’s collagen and gelatin concepts on display.“Our ingredient solutions…