There's a problem in our food chain: harmful chemicals called halogenated carbazoles (HCZs) are found in lotus roots. These roots are a common food, but they contain starch, protein, and fat, making it tough to detect HCZs. Scientists have come up with a new way to solve this issue. They've created
As the population ages, so does the demand for aged care. With limited spaces and staff in nursing homes, many seniors prefer to stay in their own homes. This has sparked interest in smart home technologies. These gadgets can monitor health remotely, helping elders live independently longer. A recen
Did you know that Espírito Santo has been grappling with interpersonal violence for quite some time? Let's take a step back and understand what's been happening there from 2011 to 2018. Researchers have been keeping a close eye on how often people reported violent incidents to authorities. But why i
Imagine creating tiny, powerful batteries using thin layers of special materials. This is exactly what researchers did when they combined VS2 and MoS2, two materials with fantastic electricity-storing properties, with nickel. It all starts with a unique structure called an inverse opal, which is lik
Imagine being able to target a specific part of a protein to fight leukemia with less side effects. That's what scientists are working on with a new drug called XY221. This drug, XY221, is special because it sticks to a tiny part of a protein called BRD4 BD2. This part is like a keyhole, and XY221 i
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a nasty disease caused by a feline coronavirus. Diagnosing this illness can be tricky because the current methods aren't very accurate. A new approach called the FIP Effusion Index has been tested. This method combines a special ratio (albumin-to-globulin) with
Dengue fever is a growing concern worldwide, and there's no comprehensive vaccine or medication to stop it. This review looked at how scientists in Africa are using math and stats to predict dengue outbreaks and the mosquitoes that spread it. They searched through studies from databases like PubMed
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in domestic violence discussions on Persian social media. Experts didn't want to miss any signs, so they turned to AI for help. First, they used topic modeling to figure out what people were talking about. Then, they combined multiple algorithms to create a power
Imagine you're older and it gets harder to move around your home. Now, think about how tough it must be for those without much money and with mobility issues. This is where social assistive robots (SARs) and smart sensors come in. These tech tools can lend a hand and keep an eye on daily tasks, maki
You might now be wondering about glyphosate, a chemical commonly used in weed killers. It's a big deal because it can cause harm if it lingers in the environment. Scientists have just invented a clever way to spot glyphosate using tiny copper particles, or nanoprobes. These are made by mixing two ac
