You know how doctors fix broken hips? Usually, they do it by hand. But now, there's a new kid on the block: TiRobot. This study wanted to see if TiRobot could do a better job than the good old-fashioned freehand method. So, researchers went on a big hunt through lots of medical databases, like PubMe
Ever wondered what makes some athletes better than others? It might have a lot to do with their vastus lateralis muscle. This muscle, part of your quadriceps, can tell a lot about your sports performance. A recent study looked into how the architecture, quality, and stiffness of this muscle affect a
Powder X-ray diffraction, or PXRD, is a major tool used to study materials. While it’s commonly used, the part where humans have to manually analyze the data is tough, and automatic methods aren't great at fine details. Predicting exact crystal structures from PXRD has been a challenge. That's where
Scientists have created a cool new 3D crystal structure using barium and a special acid. This structure, called a metal-organic framework (MOF), is built from long, rod-like building blocks. These blocks are connected by a type of acid called terephthaloylbis(azanediyl)diacetic acid, or TPBA for sho
Poverty isn't just about money, especially in places like Malawi. Sure, having enough cash certainly helps, but there's so much more to the story. Think about it: What if you can't read? Or what if the nearest doctor is hours away? These are the realities of multidimensional poverty, and they're kee
The Oscar race is heating up, and one film is making waves: Emilia Pérez. This Spanish-language musical has been racking up nominations left and right. It's not just the Golden Globes where it's shining; it also topped the BAFTA longlists with 15 mentions. This is a big deal, as BAFTA voters tend to
You might think that the cost of workers or the amount of energy used would be the big deals in manufacturing. But guess what? It's all about how smart and advanced the technology is. Let's dive into the Chinese manufacturing scene from 2000 to 2021 to see how tech is the real game-changer. Imagine
The legal quarrel between tech firms Omnitracs and Platform Science seems to have wrapped up after a California federal court issued its final judgment. On December 23, the court rejected Omnitracs' petition for a retrial and scrapped a previous jury decision awarding Omnitracs $19. 3 million in dam
Epilepsy and intellectual disability often go hand in hand, making treatment a unique challenge. Understanding how to manage seizures in people with intellectual disabilities requires a well-rounded approach. Unlike others, these individuals often deal with complex symptoms and higher resistance to
Imagine you're in the dentist's chair getting root canal therapy. Suddenly, your dentist encounters a problem: an instrument breaks off inside your tooth. Yikes! This isn't uncommon, but it sure complicates things. Cleaning and shaping the root canal system becomes tricky. The dentist now needs to r
