Denture wearers have you ever thought about how to keep bacteria from growing on your dentures? Turns out, the humble avocado, that tasty addition to many a salad or toast, might be a game-changer. It's important to know dentures made from heat-polymerized acrylic resin (HPA) have tiny pores and cra
Imagine you're sitting at home, enjoying the warm weather. All of a sudden, a winter storm decides to crash the party. It's set to start on Tuesday morning, and it's not going to leave until Wednesday afternoon. So, when will that first snowflake hit the ground? The fun st
Ants are a worldwide disruptor. Longlegged ants are making Taiwan's forests crumble. Scientists feel new hope, with a new type of weapon against them. The problem? Basically, this ant is going on a killing spree, leaving many native species dead. They are like bullies of the fo
People with long-term health conditions need strong self-care. It’s a big help when medical students encourage them and teach them what to do but we have seen others who do not help yet. Health professionals learn how to do this in medical school. This study tested people training to be nurses and p
Did you know that COVID-19, the disease that has sadly caused many deaths globally, could be a lot better managed with early detection? Doctors could greatly benefit from identifying individuals who face a high risk of facing a severe form of the disease. So, what if a simple urine test cou
Abalones, or Haliotis discus hannai, are a popular seafood delicacy, but their nutritional value can vary greatly. Different regions in China have different effects on the abalone. The Bohai Sea, East China Sea, and South China Sea are three areas where abalones are found. Environmental facto
Spousal retirement’s effects on personal well-being are incredibly diverse. The effects on health can be different based on where you live. This discussion will look at what happens to someone's health when their spouse retires based on data from the Chinese context. The data shows that there is a
Modern agriculture is all about tough pants. Plants need to be strong and resilient for crops grown. Communication among plant hormones is key to improving crops. What's going on inside those plants? Plants use internal communication signals to talk to each other. This is so they can respond and
Young individuals who were involved in the traumatic events from the Utøya island attack in Norway, have been studied for years to understand how they cope with the impact. The goal of the study was to see how their negative thoughts and posttraumatic stress reactions changed over time. Th
Scientists are finding new ways to make molecules. They start with a reaction called the Grignard reaction. This reaction needs a special liquid, or solvent, to work efficiently. The outcome of this reaction is a type of alcohol. Now, here's where it gets interesting. They take these alcohols and b
