Did you know that setting up a gamma knife facility for advanced neurosurgery isn't cheap? Hospitals in India have to carefully think about their budgets to keep these facilities running. One big hospital in India decided to dig into their costs and figure out when they'd break even. They found that
Emergency managers in California face a tough job when it comes to dealing with wildfires. They have to handle not just the fires, but also the other problems that come with them, like floods and landslides. Four main issues came up in discussions with emergency managers from nine California countie
China's urban areas are stepping up their game when it comes to cutting greenhouse gases. A recent study took a look at how well cities are using their resources to reduce their carbon footprint between 2010 and 2022. The results? Things are looking up, with efficiency jumping from 0. 555 in 2010 to
The world is waking up to the consequences of pollution and resource depletion. People are more conscious of their health and the environment, pushing for greener materials. Biobased and biodegradable materials are becoming popular and backed by political support. Biocomposites, especially those use
AC Future and Italian design firm Pininfarina teamed up to introduce their mini smart homes at CES 2025. These homes, named AI-THu, AI-THt, and AI-THd, offer a modern, sustainable solution for people who might struggle to afford traditional houses. The flagship model, AI-THu, is a 400-square-foot sm
Imagine using fruits to build better batteries! Scientists are looking into potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) as a great alternative to lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are cheaper and have unique electrochemical features. The challenge is to find anode materials that are cheap, safe, and easy to
The world of drug delivery is facing a big challenge: how to help the environment while making medications more accessible and affordable. One way researchers are tackling this is by making it so we don't have to take as many pills. Imagine a pill that releases medicine slowly over time, reducing th
Lichen Sclerosus, often called LSc, is a skin condition causing chronic inflammation, mostly in the anogenital areas. It can lead to serious health issues, like cancer. A recent study in Sweden looked at the number of new LSc cases and who they affected from 2001 to 2021. The researchers used data f
In the fight against Ebola, scientists are exploring various treatments to save lives. One of these is remdesivir (RDV), a small-molecule antiviral drug. Researchers wanted to find out how effective different doses of RDV could be in protecting rhesus macaques from the deadly Ebola virus (EBOV). The
Imagine a world where mosquitoes could be their own worst enemy. Australian researchers have come up with a fascinating idea: genetically modify male mosquitoes so their semen is toxic to females. This might sound a bit wild, but it could be a game-changer in the fight against diseases like malaria
