This wild fruit is getting a CRISPR makeover
Technology

This wild fruit is getting a CRISPR makeover

Scientists have used CRISPR to give the goldenberry a modern makeover, shrinking the plant by about a third and making it easier to farm. Goldenberries are tasty and nutritious but notoriously unruly,...

Jan 11, 2026 5 min read
This common dinner rule makes meals more awkward
Finance

This common dinner rule makes meals more awkward

Waiting to eat when your food arrives first feels polite—but it may be mostly for your own peace of mind. Researchers found people feel far more uncomfortable breaking the “wait until everyone is serv...

Jan 12, 2026 5 min read
Why music brings no joy to some people
Technology

Why music brings no joy to some people

A small group of people experience no pleasure from music despite normal hearing and intact emotions. Brain imaging reveals that their auditory and reward systems fail to properly communicate, leaving...

Jan 12, 2026 5 min read