Scientists have been trialing a new signal-processing image analysis technology in hospitals to check out suspicious colored moles that were sent for biopsies. This technology, called Moletest, was tested on an iPadPro11 by using four different versions of its analysis software. The main goal was to
Osteoarthritis, often known as the "wear and tear" disease, is a common joint problem among the elderly. It's like a fire burning inside the joints, causing inflammation and pain. To tackle this, scientists are looking into natural anti-inflammatory compounds, and one that's gaining attention is cur
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a factory or an office? The folks at the American Journal of Industrial Medicine have been diving deep into this question for their 2024 review. It's not just about counting the number of workers or the machines they use. No, they're looking at the nit
Meet Burt, the famous saltwater croc from the 1986 hit movie Crocodile Dundee. Over the weekend, Burt sadly passed away at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, Australia. He was quite old, estimated to be in his 90s. Named after actor Burt Reynolds, Burt was a real troublemaker. He weighed around 1, 500 poun
A hundred years ago, Willem Einthoven changed the way we understand our hearts. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for figuring out how to read the heart's electrical signals, a process we now call electrocardiography. This method lets us see the heart's activity on the body's surface, which is pretty a
Histone deacetylase 8 (HDAC8) has been a hot topic in disease research, especially cancer. But finding the right drugs to target HDAC8 without harming other parts of the body has been a real challenge. One interesting approach is using compounds with nitrogen-containing rings, like thiazines or indo
Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is vital for generating hydrogen fuel through water splitting. To make this process sustainable, researchers are searching for abundant materials like silicates. A recent study synthesized various metal metasilicates using a simple wet-chemical method followed by hi
Burt, the well-known saltwater crocodile who starred in the hit 1986 movie 'Crocodile Dundee, ' has died. Crocosaurus Cove, where Burt lived for many years, announced the news on social media. "It's tough to say goodbye to Burt, the iconic croc from the classic Australian film, " they posted. "He wa
Ever wondered how we can turn carbon dioxide (CO2) into something useful, like fuel? This is where copper (Cu) comes in. As a unique element in the periodic table, Cu can convert CO2 into valuable products such as ethylene (C2H4) and ethanol (C2H5OH). But Cu isn't perfect—it has low activity and poo
Ever wondered how your belief in your ability to tackle school tasks can make a real difference? Let's dive into how academic self-efficacy, which is essentially your confidence in your academic skills, plays a crucial role in shaping your study habits, performance, and overall satisfaction. First
