Imagine if robots could feel and sense the world around them like humans do. That's what scientists have been working on with a new flexible sensor. This sensor is like a tiny, smart patch that can detect pressure, temperature, and even magnetic fields. It's made of a flexible coil on a polyimide ba
Did you know that the fat in your body, especially the kind under your skin, plays a big role in your heart health? Scientists have found that how quickly this fat is made and broken down can affect your risk of heart problems and a condition called metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is like a
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) has long been a mystery. We often think it's all about the brain not doing its job to wake up babies. But new research is pointing to something else entirely – the role of the baby's blood. It turns out that in many SIDS cases, the blood becomes too acidic. This c
In the world of biosensing, enzymes often struggle with stability and efficiency. They can easily break down, and the substances they work on may decompose before the job is done. Scientists have found a clever way to fix this by trapping two essential enzymes, glucose oxidase and horseradish peroxi
Antimony, a heavy metal, affects the swimming speed of Pelophylax nigromaculatus tadpoles. Researchers found that when these critters are exposed to antimony in two different ways—either in short bursts (pulse exposure) or continuously (constant exposure) for 28 days—they swim significantly slower.
Did you know that some people who look slim and work out regularly might still be at risk for health issues? This is because of something called normal-weight obesity. In a recent study, researchers looked at 204 people who exercised regularly. They found that even though these people had a healthy
The ocean is dealing with a lot of problems caused by humans, like pollution and climate change. These issues are messing with the ocean's habitats and the creatures living there. Current ways to check on the health of large sea mammals, like killer whales, involve catching and then releasing them.
Have you ever wondered how ideas spread in the world of film? Let's take a step back to 2003 when a lesser-known movie called The Core hit the screens. With a 39% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this disaster flick wasn't a massive hit like some other films. However, it had something intriguing that woul
Digging into solid waste incineration ash, scientists found that current methods to measure heavy metals and elements like calcium (Ca) and aluminum (Al) weren't cutting it. Why? Because the structure of the ash, especially the silicon dioxide (SiO2), was tough to break down. Using hydrofluoric acid
Tobacco waste is a big problem, but it could also be a big solution. Scientists have been looking into how to reuse and recycle tobacco waste to make it eco-friendly. They studied 168 different tobacco extracts from four main types of tobacco: flue-cured, dark air-cured, Burley, and Oriental. These
