In the world of health research, there's a lot we don't see. This is often called "grey literature. " It's not published in big, fancy journals. Instead, it's tucked away in reports, theses, and conference papers. A recent review dug into this hidden treasure. It looked at how involving underrepresented groups in research can help tackle dementia. Dementia is a big ...
A venture capital firm has just raised a substantial amount of money to support new businesses. The firm is called Halogen Ventures. It was started by Jesse Draper. She is the daughter of a well-known investor, Tim Draper. The new fund is called Fund III. It has $30 million. This money will be used to invest in early-stage startups. These startups are working on ide...
Two big names in the trucking world are teaming up to make our roads safer and deliveries faster. Vay and Kodiak Robotics are joining forces to mix human skills with AI smarts. Vay brings the tech that lets humans drive trucks from afar. Kodiak has trucks that mostly drive themselves. Together, they're making a system that lets human drivers take over when needed. T...
Farmers now have a handy tool to check boar semen quality right on the spot. The iSperm system is a mobile-based setup that makes semen analysis quick and easy. It uses a special microfluidic chip, a tablet, and an optical module to measure sperm concentration, motility, and progressive motility in under a minute. The system is designed to be user-friendly, so even ...
Vape shops are places where people go to buy electronic cigarettes, e-liquids, and other vaping stuff. These shops are often busy, and many people use their products inside. This can lead to higher levels of nicotine and tiny particles in the air. A recent study checked out the air quality and safety in these shops. Researchers visited 64 vape shops, but only 15 agr...
Biohydrogen (Bio-H₂) is a clean energy source, but making it pure is tricky. Tiny organisms called hydrogenotrophic methanogens can mess it up. Scientists have tried different ways to stop these organisms, but often, these methods hurt the good bacteria that make hydrogen. Now, researchers have found a new way to boost Bio-H₂ production using special nanoparticles. ...
Trump has been talking about a new trade agreement with China. He mentioned this deal during a recent interview, but he didn't share any specifics. The Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, also confirmed that a deal was signed earlier in the week. However, neither Trump nor Lutnick gave any details about what was agreed upon. This isn't the first time Trump has talke...
In 2021, a big change happened with Medicaid. The American Rescue Plan let states give pregnancy Medicaid coverage for 12 months after birth. This is a huge deal for new parents. But how is this new rule working out? No one really knows yet. Medicaid is a big help for many people. It pays for healthcare for those who can't afford it. Before this change, postpartum c...
Knee replacements can sometimes feel loose, causing pain and trouble for patients. Doctors use CT scans to check these implants, but current methods don't measure how loose they are. A new method uses CT scans taken while the knee is bent in different directions. This helps measure how much the implant moves compared to the bone. The process involves creating 3D ima...
In Germany, physical therapy is often the first step for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis. But how do these therapists decide what treatments to use? A recent study looked into this, comparing what therapists actually do with the latest research. Osteoarthritis is a common condition that causes joint pain and stiffness. Many people turn to physical therapy to ...