Ever wondered how we stumble upon new things? It turns out, it's not just about finding something for the first time. Sometimes, new discoveries come from mixing things we already know. Let's call these "higher-order novelties. " Imagine you've got apples and oranges. You might know about each fruit
Coral reefs, the underwater cities of the ocean, are facing a sneaky threat: microplastics. These tiny plastic particles, less than 5 millimeters in size, are becoming increasingly common in our seas. Scientists wanted to figure out how different amounts of these microplastics affect reef-building c
Ever wondered how people make decisions? It turns out, our brains use a clever trick called the Successor Representation (SR). This trick helps us avoid the hassle of imagining every little step into the future. Instead, our brains group future states together and make predictions over multiple step
Ever wondered how much Dutch dentists know about oral leukoplakia (OL)? This condition may seem like just a simple mouth problem, but it's more than that. It might turn into something serious if not checked regularly. So, what's the deal with Dutch dentists? Do they keep track of patients with OL? L
Ever thought about how tiny structures could change the way we store energy? Let's dive into one-dimensional vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) nanomaterials, which are making waves in the energy storage world. These nanomaterials are like superheroes, packing a punch with high capacity, high rate, and flexi
Dental schools have long focused on treating oral health issues, but the real goal should be prevention. That's why it's crucial to shift the focus in dental education to include oral health maintenance and promotion. A recent study set out to create Integrated Oral Health Care Pathways (IOHCPs) for
Trust among colleagues in hospitals is like the glue that holds everything together. It can boost performance, spark new ideas, and make teamwork a breeze. But what exactly makes healthcare providers trust each other? That's what this study set out to figure out. Unlike other workplaces, hospitals h
Attending CES 2025 in Las Vegas? Among the 2. 5 million square feet of exhibits showcasing everything from smart bird feeders to advanced prosthetics, don't miss the Variety Entertainment Summit. Happening at the Aria Resort & Casino on January 8, this is where the future of entertainment meets tech
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has a clear view: life on Earth has improved in many ways over the past 50 years. Things like infant deaths, global literacy, and poverty rates have all gone down. But there's a big exception: the natural world. It's been hurt by pollution and overuse. Amazon, Bezo
The EN ISO 15189:2022 standard, released on December 6, 2022, is a major update for medical labs across Europe. It replaces the older standards EN ISO 15189:2012 and EN ISO 22870:2016. The European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) has created a new guide to help labs u
