Ever wondered why astronauts on extended space missions seem to age faster? NASA's recent research, Space Omics and Medical Atlas (SOMA), provides some answers. It turns out that spaceflight speeds up aging by causing inflammation, genomic instability, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Interestingly, t
Ever heard of anthrax? It's a nasty disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a tiny germ that can make you really sick. One big problem is that it's hard to diagnose because symptoms vary a lot. Even though there are vaccines, they don't work perfectly long-term. So, scientists are searching for new wa
Ever wondered what it takes to stay strong when life throws you a curveball? Meet Satoshi Ishii, a retired MMA fighter who's been through more than his share of challenges. With a career spanning two decades and a gold medal from the Beijing Olympics in judo, Ishii is no stranger to tough times. Lat
Imagine a material that changes color when it comes into contact with water. Sounds like magic, right? It's actually the work of hydrochromic materials, which are hot topics in sensing and security. Perovskite materials are known for their water-induced color changes, but making this happen in perov
Imagine if you could measure how stressed someone is just by looking at their body signals. That's what researchers are trying to do! They're building a system to figure out your stress level based on four simple body responses: heart rate, skin sweat, chest breathing, and belly breathing. The goal?
Problematic gaming, where kids spend way too much time gaming, is becoming a big problem for teenagers around the world. Some studies show that kids who are bullied at school might turn to gaming as an escape. This study wanted to know more about how bullying at school might be linked to problematic
Ever wondered how stress affects our food choices? Well, it turns out that when we feel overwhelmed, our diet might take a hit, especially for women. Let's dive into a study that explored this link in Chinese adults. The study started by looking at how stress impacts eating habits. Past research ha
Electronic health records (EHRs) are only as good as the people using them. A recent study looked into how well health professionals in Ghana are using the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS). This system is designed to help manage patient information better. The study focused on
Ivermectin, a drug usually used to fight parasites, has been in the spotlight as a possible treatment for COVID-19. Two studies recently looked at similar data from clinical trials, but had different views. One said the drug could help reduce COVID-19 deaths, while the other wasn't so sure. This new
Ever thought about how your drinking habits might affect your behavior? Scientists recently explored this, checking out how different drinking patterns can influence aggression. They didn't just look at one drink, but observed what happens over time, much like a night out at a bar. They brought in 7
