Last week, the Canadian competition regulator delivered a strong message to Google, accusing the tech giant of using its size to push competitors out of the online advertising market. This isn't the first time Google has faced such allegations; similar issues are being discussed in the U. S. The reg
Scientists have come up with a new way to detect tiny amounts of sulfadiazine (SDZ) using a special nanopolypropylene surface. They created a molecularly imprinted polyacrylamide (PP@MIP) probe that works with a technique called Resonance Rayleigh Scattering (RRS). This probe helps to quickly and ac
Ever tried to find a tiny needle in a massive haystack? That's similar to detecting specific molecules like Rafiki 6G (R6G) in a crowded environment. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is like a super-powered microscope that can spot these rare molecules. But making a surface that consistently
Imagine if doctors could really understand what's happening deep inside our bones, not just see the overall shape. That's what Raman spectroscopy might help achieve, especially for the collagen part of our bones. The NHS spends a lot of money treating bone issues like osteoarthritis and osteoporosis
After years of gridlock, there's finally a glimmer of hope in international plastic treaty talks. A large group of countries is pushing hard for a production cap to be included in the treaty. But not everyone is on board, and some nations are trying to water down the agreement. The talks in Busan, S
Ever wondered how smartphones might affect our memory as we age? A recent study took a close look at this very question. Researchers surveyed over 600 older adults about their everyday memory issues and smartphone skills. They found that people who were better at using smartphones had fewer problems
Ever wondered how computers can now track human movements like never before? The BioCV dataset is a fascinating blend of synchronized video footage, traditional motion capture with markers, and force plate data. Fifteen healthy people, both men and women, performed various motions like walking, runn
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up our world in many ways. One of the lesser-known impacts is how it's affected the heart health of children and teens. A big study recently looked into this, focusing on something called Life's Essential 8. These are the key factors that can influence heart health.
Alzheimer's disease is a serious illness that makes it hard for people to remember and think clearly. Scientists are looking at new ways to treat it, like using special bacteria called probiotics. Probiotics can help your brain and gut work better together, which might slow down the disease. To make
Have you ever wondered how some bacteria can survive for ages without food? This is exactly what scientists found in Streptomyces minutiscleroticus. These little guys stay alive even when food is scarce. They keep making proteins, and surprisingly, they can even grow a bit, shown by their sensitivit
