Latin America is stepping up its game in health technology. In 2024, a big meeting happened. It was all about spotting future health tech trends and starting early talks. This isn't just about new gadgets. It's about making sure these tools work for everyone in the region. The meeting brought together smart people from different countries. They shared ideas and lear...
The tiny world of insects is full of surprises. One such surprise is the endosymbiont Rickettsiella viridis. This microscopic invader has a big impact on its host, the green peach aphid. These aphids are a common pest in gardens and farms. They can reproduce quickly and cause significant damage to plants. Rickettsiella viridis is not new to the insect world. It is f...
The way faces are perceived can shift after gender surgery. This change is often studied by looking at the entire face. However, breaking down the face into three parts might reveal more about how these surgeries work. The upper, middle, and lower sections of the face were examined to see if they affect how people are seen as male or female. This was done by asking a...
Sony has taken a big step forward in gaming with an AI-powered character. This character can chat with players during gameplay. Aloy, from Horizon Forbidden West, is the star of this demo. She can answer questions and even give updates on the game's progress. The AI uses voice prompts and facial movements to make the conversation feel real. The technology works well ...
Waterborne bacteria are a big deal for public health. They can cause infections, and some of them are resistant to antibiotics. This makes them even more dangerous. Scientists have created a model to understand how these bacteria spread in recreational water and how they can cause urinary tract infections (UTIs). The model looks at how bacteria like E. coli and thei...
Imagine a bustling healthcare center. Everyone is working hard, but how can we make sure they work well together? Trust and resilience are the secret ingredients. Researchers wanted to find out how these factors affect team performance in healthcare. They gathered 927 workers from 100 teams across seven healthcare centers in Spain. The goal was to see ho...
For a while now, Apple's iPhones have been looking pretty similar. The iPhone 16 didn't shake things up much, with only some minor changes like slightly bigger screens for the 'Pro' models. Some people might say these designs are getting a bit boring, and it's tough to tell new models apart from old ones, even with all the new features inside. However, a recent leak ...
Horizontal meniscus tears (HMTs) are tricky knee injuries, but how do different treatments affect the knee's function? Let's dive into the world of biomechanics and compare meniscal repair (MR) and meniscectomy (removal of the torn part). Biomechanics, the study of how we move, shows that HMTs can change how our knee works. But how do MR and meniscectomy change thin...
Ever wondered why leaf beetle larvae prefer to munch on old leaves while their parents enjoy fresh ones? Scientists found that these tiny creatures have a secret weapon: bacteria-borrowed genes. These genes help the larvae break down cellulose, a tough fiber found in mature leaves. Without these genes, the larvae struggle to grow and survive. Interestingly, the paren...
Ever wondered why some sprinters seem to glide effortlessly, while others struggle with every step? It all comes down to the relationship between horizontal force and velocity during over-ground sprints. Recent studies have shown that this relationship can change drastically depending on how much resistance is placed in front of the runner, and how their speed is mea...