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Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against Fusarium wilt, a devastating disease threatening the Cavendish banana, our most common banana variety. The study, published in Nature Microbiology, found that the current strain of Fusarium wilt is distinct from the one that wiped out Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s and that controlling its nitric oxide production could be key to managing the disease. While this discovery offers hope for banana lovers, the researchers emphasize the importance of diversifying banana production to prevent future threats.

This simple, viral TikTok recipe for chocolate banana fudge requires just five ingredients and minimal prep time. Perfect for a quick and healthy snack, it’s made with coconut oil, cocoa powder, maple syrup, bananas, and peanut butter. Blend the ingredients, pour over sliced bananas, and freeze for 5-6 hours. Enjoy!

A chef and cookbook author shares a simple trick to keep bananas fresh for longer. Wrapping the stem of each banana in clingfilm creates a barrier that prevents ethylene gas from speeding up the ripening process. This method helps extend the shelf life of bananas by several days.

A free-to-play clicker game called ‘Banana’ has taken the Steam charts by storm, attracting hundreds of thousands of concurrent players. By clicking a banana, players can earn virtual bananas that can be sold in the Steam Community Market, with some rare bananas fetching hundreds of dollars. The game’s success is attributed to its novelty, free-to-play nature, and lucrative inventory system, which allows players to turn virtual items into real-world cash. However, the developers are facing challenges with botting, as some players use multiple accounts to increase their chances of getting rare banana drops.