Cozy up with this Creamed Cabbage and Ground Beef Casserole! This cheesy comfort dish is perfect for family dinners or chilly nights. #ComfortFood #CasseroleLove #EasyDinner #CheesyGoodness #GroundBeef

Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small head of green cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by greasing it lightly.
2. In a large skillet, warm up the olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onions turn translucent and fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once browned, drain any excess fat if needed.
4. Stir in the chopped cabbage and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, until it starts to soften.
5. Pour in the heavy cream, then sprinkle in the paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. Transfer the hearty mixture to your prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
7. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and then sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
8. Pop it in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and turns a lovely golden brown.
9. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 400
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fat: 30g
- Fiber: 2g

This Creamed Cabbage and Ground Beef Casserole is not just delicious; it brings warmth and satisfaction to the table. Enjoy every cheesy bite!

Mars Is Spinning Faster — Thanks to NASA’s InSight Mission

New data from NASA’s now-retired InSight lander reveals a surprising twist: Mars is gradually speeding up its rotation, shortening the Martian day by a tiny amount — about a fraction of a millisecond per year.

What's causing this?
Scientists are still investigating, but possible explanations include mass shifts at the polar ice caps or changes deep within the planet’s interior. Unlike Earth, which slows down due to the Moon’s influence on our oceans, Mars has no oceans — hinting at a completely different mechanism.

These insights come from InSight’s RISE (Rotation and Interior Structure Experiment), which tracked subtle changes in radio signals between Mars and NASA’s Deep Space Network over 900 Martian days. The variations helped scientists measure the planet’s spin with extraordinary precision.

More than just spin:
The same data also refined our understanding of Mars’ core, confirming it has a large radius of about 1,835 km and a density between 5.9 and 6.3 g/cm³. Interestingly, the planet’s nutation (wobble) suggests that its core has uneven density, raising new questions about its internal structure.

Why it matters:
Though InSight’s mission ended in December 2022, its legacy lives on. The RISE experiment is considered historic, continuing to deepen our understanding of the Red Planet and its hidden depths.

Published in: Nature (2023)
Paper: Sébastien Le Maistre et al., “Spin state and deep interior structure of Mars from InSight radio tracking”

Researchers at Rice University, in collaboration with Texas A&M University and MD Anderson Cancer Center, have developed a groundbreaking cancer treatment that uses "molecular jackhammers" to destroy cancer cells using near-infrared light.

These jackhammers are specially engineered molecules—based on aminocyanine dyes commonly used in imaging—that bind to cancer cells.

When exposed to near-infrared (NIR) light, the molecules begin to vibrate intensely through a process called vibronic-driven action (VDA).

This mechanical vibration physically tears apart cancer cell membranes, effectively killing the cells without relying on heat or chemicals.

Unlike traditional treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation, this method offers a non-toxic and highly selective approach.

The molecules remain inactive until NIR light is applied, which means they only destroy the targeted cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.

Because infrared light can penetrate up to 10 centimeters into the body, this technique can potentially treat tumors deep within internal organs—offering a new frontier for non-invasive cancer therapy.

Lab experiments have shown striking success: the vibrating molecules destroyed up to 99% of melanoma cancer cells in vitro.

In animal models, mice treated with the method experienced tumor shrinkage, and half of the mice became cancer-free. Since aminocyanine dyes are already FDA-approved for medical imaging, researchers believe this innovation could reach clinical trials within the next 5–7 years.

This technique stands out because it uses mechanical force—not heat, drugs, or radiation—to kill cancer cells, which reduces side effects and may limit the risk of resistance.

With further development, this method could transform cancer treatment by offering a precise, controllable, and less harmful therapy for various cancer types.

China's Datong solar farm isn’t just massive—it’s making a playful statement in the shape of a giant panda, symbolizing national pride and environmental leadership. Stretching across 250 acres, the project is part of the Panda Green Energy initiative, developed in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The farm generates up to 100 megawatts, enough to power more than 10,000 homes, and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by over 1 million tons during its 25-year lifetime.

Beyond energy, it serves as an educational center to inspire youth about climate action and green technology.

China plans to replicate this panda-shaped concept in multiple countries, combining sustainability, soft diplomacy, and design innovation in a single, unforgettable package.

#SolarPower #ChinaInnovation #GreenEnergy #PandaSolarFarm #Sustainability

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