First, imagine a metal part that saws off easily. This part can be easily found under a car and that is the way that thieves struck. In recent years, the price of metals like, palladium, platinum, and rhodium, have soared. This has not gone unnoticed by the criminal underworld, unfortunately.
Recently, a study in Taiwan looked at how tiny bits of metal in the air might affect how many people visit the emergency room for stroke issues. Did you know that PM 2. 5 is a type of air pollution that is tiny and can get deep into your lungs? These small particles can be created by burning fuel
Neutrophils, which are essential when the body is fighting an infection, are also very important for understanding big health issues like diabetes and heart disease. Most of today's treatments focus on handling metabolism issues. However, the underrated role of inflammation in these diseases often g
Imagine this. We live in a country where liver problems, specifically a condition called MASH, are on the rise. MASH is a nasty companion of unhealthy lifestyles, and it's becoming a major headache for doctors who specialize in stomach and liver issues. You might be wondering, "What's the big deal?
Our bones might feel far stronger than what they may really be; Rust-like things called reactive oxygen species(Ways to describe them can vary. We've heard of free radicals as an example) could possibly damage them over long stretches of time. This science term for "arthritic degeneration. “ In a
Eating disorders are a lot deadlier than you might think. In fact, people who suffer from these disorders are at a much higher risk of dying early. This is especially true for those with anorexia nervosa. But why is this happening and what can be done to fix it? Let's talk about the numbers. Betwee
Zuckerberg, the big boss of the social media giant Meta, recently had a chat with his employees. He talked about some big changes he's made to rules about speech and ended some programs. And he's all for having a great relationship with President Trump and the US government. Zuckerberg is 40 years o
Metabolic bariatric surgery has long-term effects and complications, especially when it comes to nutrition. So what is being done about these issues. Obesity is a major health concern. It increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. Metabolic bariatric surgery is a trea
Firstly, there is a new weapon in the fight against citrus greening disease. But what? Do you know that scientists have figured out a way to make a special kind of pesticide even better and more deadly to a tiny bug that spreads this disease. The goal was to create a one-punch combo to wipe out
Imagine trying to make a super-small hole in a tiny sheet of silicon. For scientists, this isn't just a fun challenge—it's a big deal in the world of biotechnology. These tiny holes, or nanopores, are crucial for detecting and analyzing biomolecules, like DNA. But making them small enough—under 5 na
