John Desmond Bernal, a key figure in molecular biology, is also known as the pioneer of the Science of Science. His book, The Social Function of Science, set the groundwork for this field. Four main ideas from Bernal’s work include considering the socio-historical context, using theoretical models,
In the sunny month of January 1925, the Annaes Brasileiros de Dermatologia e Syphilografia was born. A hundred years later, it's now known as Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia (ABD). Back then, a few smart pioneers likely couldn't imagine how strong the Brazilian Society of Dermatology would become.
Ever wondered if tiny cells in your eye can bounce back after a sudden inflammation? Scientists used a special strain of mice to find out. They gave these mice a single dose of a harmless bacteria substance into their eyes and watched what happened in the microglia, tiny immune cells in the retina.
Ever wondered how international trade finance started? Let's hop back in time to the Middle Ages. Back then, trade finance was a local affair, with merchants and bankers creating their own unique financial tools. Picture this: a merchant in Italy might use a different method than one in China. As tr
Learning to move under new conditions is a fascinating process studied by neuroscientists. When people adapt to unexpected forces with the help of a robotic arm, they're forming "internal models" – mental representations of how their body and environment work together. The study explored whether hav
Fertility plays a big role in shaping the population of a country—its size, structure, and makeup. Knowing what people want when it comes to having kids, also known as fertility preferences, helps predict population growth. This study looked into how differences in using key maternal health services
Researchers decided to take a look at studies published in some of the most important psychiatry journals. They wanted to know two things: how many of these studies mentioned involving people with personal experiences of mental health issues, and how many actually did it. If involvement happened, th
Ever wondered how businesses thrive in different environments? Researchers have found that how companies act pioneeringly, which we call corporate entrepreneurship, can either make or break their success. They studied chiefs from 325 companies in the US, Slovenia, and Ireland, both private and publi
Sad news struck the world of journalism recently. Chauncy Glover, a well-known Los Angeles TV news anchor, passed away unexpectedly at just 39 years old. Before his time in LA, Chauncy made history as the first Black male main anchor at Houston's KTRK. He spent eight years there before moving to Cal
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a big move on Wednesday. He fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner. This decision could cause Germany's coalition government to collapse. Scholz said he had to do this to protect the country. The trouble started after Lindner wrote an 18-page economic paper. It
