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  This fragrance company is trying to recreate the scent of extinct blooms

  Future Society, a biotech fragrance company, is using DNA sequencing technology to recreate the scents of extinct flowers. Partnering with Harvard University Herbaria and Ginkgo Bioworks, the team extracts DNA from preserved plant specimens, some over 150 years old, to identify scent molecules. These molecules offer a glimpse into the aromas of flowers that no longer exist.Founder Jasmina Aganovic explains that the process isn&rsquot exact, as scent involves complex combinations of hundreds of molecules. DNA is inserted into yeast to produce certain scent profiles, but perfumers ultimately blend natural, synthetic, and bioengineered notes to recreate the fragrances. The results are artistic interpretations rather than perfect replications, with evocative names like Grassland Opera and Invisible Woods.Among the recreated scents is Solar Canopy, based on Hawaii's extinct hibiscus hibiscadelphus wilderianus. Other perfumes pay tribute to species like orbexilum stipulatum and South Africa&rsquos Leucadendron grandiflorum. Each perfumer approaches the data creatively, combining scientific insights with botanical context to guide the compositions.The fragrances have evocative names such as Grassland Opera and Invisible Woods. Erik Jacobs/Future SocietyWhile similar technology is used in de-extinction projects, Aganovic emphasizes that Future Society isn&rsquot reviving entire species but exploring personal expression through scent. She stresses the limits of technology in restoring lost relationships between humans and nature, noting that while we may replicate biology, the cultural and ecological connections are irreplaceable.

  2025-06-04 09:00
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  Why a sheet pan is the secret to make every meal easier than ever

  Lisa Lillien, known as &ldquoHungry Girl,&rdquo swears by one humble kitchen tool above all others: the sheet pan. Despite having a kitchen full of appliances, Lillien believes sheet pans are the ultimate time-saver. &ldquoYou can place something on the pan, pop it in the oven, and go about your day,&rdquo she says. Affordable and space-saving, a sheet pan doesn&rsquot require fancy gadgets or gourmet ingredients. Her latest cookbook, Hungry Girl Sheet Pan Cookbook: One-Pan Wonders Under 400 Calories, features easy and healthy recipes for every meal&mdashbreakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and dessert&mdashall under 400 calories and made on a single pan.For breakfast, Lillien recommends ditching traditional pancakes for sheet pan pancake bars. By baking the batter in a lined sheet pan, the pancakes cook evenly and can be stored for future meals. Lunch is a playful spin on fast food with In-N-Out-style &ldquoAnimal-Style&rdquo burgers and turnip fries&mdashcooked entirely on sheet pans. Lillien uses lean beef patties, seasoned onions, and a homemade Thousand Island-inspired sauce, paired with crispy baked veggie fries for a healthier twist on a drive-thru favorite.Lisa Lillien's salmon recipe with honey mustard, pretzels and roasted carrots should take just a few minutes to prep, no special ingredients needed.Dinner is just as easy, with recipes like Honey Mustard Pretzel Salmon with Roasted Carrots. This one-pan dish uses simple ingredients&mdashsalmon fillets, crushed pretzels, and honey mustard&mdashto create a flavorful, balanced meal in under an hour. Lillien emphasizes the versatility and convenience of sheet pan cooking, highlighting how it allows you to multitask and minimize cleanup. With bold flavors, minimal prep, and accessible ingredients, her sheet pan method is designed for busy people who still want to eat well.

  2025-05-31 09:00
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  Supreme Court blocks Trump from restarting Alien Enemies Act deportations

  The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from proceeding with deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for a group of Venezuelan immigrants in northern Texas. The court sided with migrants who feared imminent removal under the wartime law, citing concerns over due process and lack of adequate notice. Justices criticized the administration&rsquos approach, especially its use of 24-hour removal notices that lacked proper information. The case has been sent back to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals for further review. Two conservative justices, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, dissented, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh called for a swift final resolution.A Trump-appointed judge in southern Texas ruled on May 2 that the invocation of the law was unlawful.Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act in March 2025 to deport alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Courts across multiple states, including Texas, Nevada, and Colorado, have since blocked the law&rsquos use while legal challenges proceed. A Trump-appointed judge in southern Texas ruled on May 2 that the invocation of the law was unlawful. Despite a prior Supreme Court order allowing temporary use of the act, the court also affirmed that detainees must be given proper notice and an opportunity to challenge deportation through habeas corpus petitions.Immigrant rights groups, including the ACLU, filed lawsuits to protect both identified individuals and similarly situated Venezuelans. When new notices were issued to detainees in Texas, some warned they could be removed in under 24 hours. The Supreme Court&rsquos latest order pauses those deportations, emphasizing that any removal process must comply with legal standards and allow affected individuals a fair chance to contest their detention and potential deportation.

  2025-05-19 09:00