You know how some kids have a slight overbite or underbite? Well, this kid had something much bigger to deal with: a giant open bite due to a large tongue, or what doctors call macroglossia. This isn't very common and makes it tough to bite and chew properly. It also affects the way the face looks.
Imagine tiny, self-organizing brain models grown from stem cells. These are brain organoids, one of the 21st century's biggest scientific advancements. They mimic the structure and function of human brains. But as they get more complex, they raise new legal questions. What if they become conscious o
Imagine you're in a lively classroom debate. Two sides, Louie and Pereira et al. , have something important to say. They're responding to some letters, but don't worry, we'll make it fun and easy to understand. First, let's talk about Louie. They've got a unique take on things. They seem to be the
Have you ever heard that period cramps can be as agonizing as a heart attack? A viral video by eye doctor Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler sparked this debate, showing a UCL article that seemed to agree. But is there any real science behind this claim? Let's break it down. This topic has been buzzing online
Imagine this: a Senate bill is on the table, directing NASA to shift its focus towards commercial space stations and to tackle cost overruns in science missions. This bill, introduced by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash. ) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), looks to speed up the development of commercial space
Imagine you're playing with building blocks. Now, imagine those blocks are super tiny and can do amazing things like conduct electricity or improve how things look under a microscope. That's what polyoxometalates (POMs) are! Recently, scientists mixed some fascinating ingredients to create four new
Did you know that how well researchers understand and feel about lab animal science can really impact the quality of their work? It's true! But not all researchers have the right knowledge or attitudes for this kind of work. This can be due to different educational backgrounds. So, a team in Iran de
A surprising revelation shook the sports world when it was unveiled that 23 top Chinese swimmers tested positive for a prohibited performance-enhancing drug ahead of the 2021 Olympics. The Chinese officials stood firm, defending their decision to spare the athletes from punishment by pointing to sci
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, but we must tackle challenges to ensure it benefits everyone. One way to do this is by using Embedded Ethics. This approach combines ethics and social sciences in AI development. It helps address issues like bias, lack of transparency, and mis
Dai et al. 's recent study has sparked a lot of interest in the scientific community. Instead of focusing on the usual suspects like carbon emissions or temperature changes, they've decided to look at a different angle: the role of clouds. You see, clouds play a big role in how much sunlight reaches
