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Apple revival: how science is bringing historic varieties back to life
Hundreds of apple varieties once popular in the United States have disappeared.Credit: Leah Choi for Nature When Jude Schuenemeyer picked the apple up off the ground in December 2017, he wondered whether his two-decade search was over. It was a firm winter apple, orange in colour with a distinctive ribbed shape and wider than it…
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Apple revival: how science is bringing historic varieties back to life
Hundreds of apple varieties once popular in the United States have disappeared.Credit: Leah Choi for Nature When Jude Schuenemeyer picked the apple up off the ground in December 2017, he wondered whether his two-decade search was over. It was a firm winter apple, orange in colour with a distinctive ribbed shape and wider than it…
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Daily briefing: ‘Milkshake brain’ — why we gravitate towards fatty foods
Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here. Neanderthals probably hunted cave lions, the extinct larger and heavier cousins of modern lions, for more than just food. (V. Minkus. NLD) Neanderthals hunted cave lions A spear mark on the 48,000-year-old skeleton of a cave…
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Daily briefing: ‘Milkshake brain’ — why we gravitate towards fatty foods
Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here. Neanderthals probably hunted cave lions, the extinct larger and heavier cousins of modern lions, for more than just food. (V. Minkus. NLD) Neanderthals hunted cave lions A spear mark on the 48,000-year-old skeleton of a cave…
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How to share data — not just equally, but equitably
Mexico City’s people have trusted researchers with their medical histories.Credit: Cristopher Rogel Blanquet/Getty Two decades ago, scientists asked more than 150,000 people living in Mexico City to provide medical data for research. Each participant gave time, blood and details of their medical history. For the researchers, who were based at the National Autonomous University of…
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The centennial of the planetarium
The first planetarium projector was completed 100 years ago, providing the public with an unparalleled view of the night sky. The International Planetarium Society is marking this major anniversary with celebratory events across the globe. The history of planetariums starts with the desire of humankind to reproduce the unique beauty of the night sky. Marvellous…
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Infinity Visual And Performing Arts Adds Nelson To Team
Madelyn Nelson <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> Infinity Visual and Performing Arts has added Madelyn Nelson to its team of instructors to teach photography and creative movement. Nelson is a 2022 graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in photography. She has been a performing arts student since the age of…
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Tribute Band to recreate the golden voice of Karen Carpenter at Eccles Theatre
The tribute band ‘Carpenters Platinum” will perform at the Ellen Eccles Theatre on Saturday, Nov 21 at 7:30 p.m. Pictured here are musicians Rod Strong on keyboards, vocalist LynnDee Mueller on flute, Jon Heitcamp on drums and Tony Herrman on bass (Image courtesy of Facebook). LOGAN – Following up on a crowd-pleasing performance by TOAST,…
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Infinity Visual And Performing Arts Adds Nelson To Team
Madelyn Nelson <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> Infinity Visual and Performing Arts has added Madelyn Nelson to its team of instructors to teach photography and creative movement. Nelson is a 2022 graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in photography. She has been a performing arts student since the age of…
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Queen Kaʻahumanu Center launches formal wear donation drive for Lahainaluna students
October 17, 2023, 3:00 PM HST To help Lahainaluna High juniors and seniors who were affected by the Aug. 8 fire, Queen Kaʻahumanu Center and Elly’s Formal Wear are partnering to host a formal wear donation drive. They are accepting donations of prom and formal dresses, tuxedos and suits so the teenagers can create lasting memories at their Senior…