Imagine you need a super-strong, lightweight groove structure for an industry application. Sounds easy, right? Well, not quite. Traditional methods make this task pretty tricky. This is where a creative mix of 3D printing and filament winding comes into play. We're talking about a groove structure
Ever wondered how your foot's arch affects the way you walk? Scientists explored this by looking at what happens when the plantar fascia, a tough tissue in the foot, gets stiffer or softer. They created a virtual foot model based on real foot data and observed changes in stress, angles, and arch hei
Ever heard of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs)? These are parts of our genome that don't make proteins but still have a big job to do. Two types, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs), are super important in controlling our genes and lots of body processes. Any changes in how much or how the
Over the last half-century, the field of neuromechanics has made giant leaps forward. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the International Society of Biomechanics, and it's a great time to look back at how far we've come. Neuromechanics is all about understanding how our brains control our move
Scientists have come up with a clever method to compare how yeast cells stick together on a large scale with how strongly individual molecules hold on. They used yeast surface display to show off their molecular catch, like a tiny, living display board. By spinning a glass covered in sticky stuff ar
Recently, a young influencer named Hawk Tuah made a splash in the crypto world. She launched her own memecoin, $HAWK, on the Solana blockchain. In just hours, the coin shot up to a whopping 900% of its original value. That's like going from a few cents to almost $5, all in a day. This huge jump was
A peculiar memecoin has popped up in the crypto world. It’s called "Deny. Defend. Depose. " These words were reportedly scribbled on bullet casings found at the crime scene where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed. The coin appeared just before midnight on December 4, with the suspect's
Ever wondered why sheep shed their wool in spring? It's all about the hair follicles! Dorper sheep are known for their quick growth and tasty meat. Each spring, some of these sheep naturally shed their wool. This is due to something called the hair follicle cycle. But here’s the catch: scientists ar
Ever wondered how tiny metal fragments can transform simple molecules? Researchers have recently uncovered a fascinating secret about manganese in a chemical reaction called acceptorless dehydrogenation. This reaction is like a dance where molecules give up their hydrogen atoms without any outside h
You might not think your gut and your heart have much in common, but they're actually connected in a big way. The tiny microorganisms living in your gut, known as gut microbiota, can impact your heart health. As we age, our heart's health can decline, and heart failure becomes more common. This is w
