You might think that a pregnant mom's blood pressure would have some impact on her baby's teeth. But it turns out, maybe not! Researchers looked at rat pups and found that even when mom is hypertensive or treated with a blood pressure medicine called atenolol, the little ones' incisors don't show an
Over the past seven decades, the Chinese Journal of Stomatology has published around eighty articles focusing on the history of Chinese dental medicine. These articles can be divided into three main phases, reflecting shifts in both quantity and themes. Initially, the articles centered on dental his
Imagine you're a farmer. You know that to improve your crops, you need the right tools and resources. That’s where financial development comes in. When banks offer loans, farmers can afford better equipment, like those that help manage energy more efficiently. But, being a farmer also means dealing
You know how much we love long-lasting batteries, right? Scientists found a new way to make them even better. They found a metal called indium that can transfer lots of electrons, which is great for energy storage. The problem was, indium batteries weren't very efficient. That's where potassium come
Young children are spending more time than ever in front of screens. While enjoying cartoons and games, they might be facing risks we need to understand. Behavioral issues can crop up in kids under five who spend too much time glued to tablets, phones, or TVs. This study dug into how common this is
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
You might have seen it at your local tennis club – the trust system, where players call their own lines and no umpire is needed. But how do players feel about this setup? A recent study dug into the minds of amateur tennis enthusiasts to find out. Researchers chatted with 23 players, asking about th
Did you know that certain types of physical games can make a big difference in how kids' brains develop? Researchers found out that games which engage the mind while the body moves, called “cognitively engaging physical activities” or CEPA, are better at boosting kids' thinking skills than regular e
You might have heard a lot about “bird flu” recently. It's a serious flu that animals, like chickens and cows, can get. Usually, the flu doesn’t make wild birds sick. But it can infect farmed animals, and that's why people are worried. What if this flu gets into the dairy products we buy at the stor
This week on NCIS, Jessica Knight made an unexpected friend while solving a case that dug up a long-lost past. Let's break down what happened. The episode started with a robbery at the penthouse of Freddy and Melinda Radmore. At first, it seemed like Freddy was the target because of his government
