Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor known for criticizing U. S. COVID-19 policies, has been chosen by President-elect Trump to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH, with a budget of $47. 3 billion, is the country's main funder for medical research. Bhattacharya's appointment come
Ever wondered how doctors make sure your X-ray images are crystal clear? There's a little helper called an anti-scatter grid (ASG) that makes it happen. But how do they know if this grid is doing its job? Scientists have just discovered a cool new way to check it out, and it's much simpler than befo
In October 2023, a significant terrorist attack shook southern Israel. This event left many people severely traumatized, and health care workers were on the front lines helping those who were evacuated. A study looked into how these health care workers were coping with the emotional strain. Over a p
Between 1840 and 1870, the province of Coquimbo saw a significant transformation in its medical practices. This shift was driven by the arrival of attending physicians at the San Juan de Dios Hospital in La Serena. These doctors brought with them the idea of modernizing local healthcare. One of the
Imagine your phone or electric car battery lasting way longer and being much lighter. That's the promise of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, which a U. K. startup called Molyon is working on. Founded by scientists from Cambridge University, Molyon is using a special material called molybdenum disulf
Have you ever wondered what people in China think about turning off life support for patients who are in a state of prolonged unconsciousness? This question is at the heart of a recent study that delved into the ethical views of the Chinese population regarding the withdrawal of life-sustaining trea
Did you know that some polymer crystals can conduct heat really well? Researchers dug into a big library of polymers to find some that are superstars at this. They used special math and physics rules to figure out which ones could help cool down things like computers and phones. They found that some
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, expressed his support for Matt Gaetz, the ex-congressman who's now Trump's pick for attorney general. Musk praised Gaetz's qualities, calling him the "Judge Dredd America needs" to clean up corruption and put powerful people behind bars. Musk believes Gaetz has what it takes
Imagine you're a barista at Starbucks, eagerly checking your schedule for the week. But hold on, something's not right. Your usual platform to view and manage your shifts is down. Why? A ransomware attack has hit one of Starbucks' software vendors, causing a major hiccup. Starbucks is working hard
Are you on the hunt for a smartwatch that won't let you down mid-week? Look no further than the Mobvoi TicWatch Atlas. This isn't just any smartwatch; it's one that's currently $70 off on Amazon, making it an even sweeter deal. What makes it stand out? Well, for starters, it runs on Google's Wear OS
