The new millennium brought big changes to body sculpting. Dermatologic Surgery kicked things off in 2000 with a deep dive into the evolution of liposuction. This technique had already made waves, but the journal highlighted how far it had come. It was a game-changer, reshaping how people thought about body contouring. Body sculpting wasn't just about removing fat an...
Teeth aren't just for chewing. They have a living part inside called pulp. As people get older, this pulp changes. It's not as lively as it used to be. There are fewer cells and blood vessels. This makes it harder for teeth to heal when they get damaged. The pulp also gets tougher. It makes more collagen and a substance called secondary dentin. This fills up the pul...
Dentists often use special liquids to clean out the inside of teeth during root canal treatments. Two popular options are sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and calcium hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)₂). Both of these liquids can break down tissue and kill germs. But they have some problems. NaOCl can become less effective over time and might harm living tissue. Ca(ClO)₂ is a newer o...
The Sculptor Galaxy, also called NGC 253, has been captured in a new light. It's a stunning display of cosmic artistry, thanks to the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile. This telescope used a special tool called the Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) to snap a detailed picture of the galaxy. The image shows the galaxy in thousands of colors, revealing its comp...
Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) are a key player in the world of regenerative medicine. They are easy to access and can transform into various cell types. This makes them perfect for creating three-dimensional (3D) models, known as organoids. These organoids are a big deal because they mimic the complexity of real tissues much better than the old flat (2D) cultures. T...
In the world of parrots, who picks a fight and who backs down isn't just about who's bigger or stronger. It's a mix of knowing your opponent and reading the situation. This is especially true for sulphur-crested cockatoos. These birds live in groups that frequently split up and reform. This means they often meet new birds and don't have a full picture of who's who in...
A funny thing happens when art breaks. Is it still art? That's the question at the heart of a new legal battle in New York City. The artwork in question is a "glass and wire mobile" created by famous sculptor Alexander Calder decades ago. It's made of intentionally broken, colored glass pieces and wire figures that connect and hang. No one doubts that this piece was ...
Imagine being bored at home during a snowy week in Fairmont, West Virginia. That's exactly what happened to Rowdy and Damon Dorman, a father-son duo who decided to make the most of the winter weather. They started building an igloo using snow blocks and an ice cooler. But they didn't stop at a regular old igloo. As more snow piled up, so did their creative ideas. One...
Ready to break free from boring glass walls? Interior designers are taking room division to new heights. They're ditching the usual glass partitions and bringing in cooler, more creative options. Think colored frames, curvy lines, and textured glass that still let the light shine through. But wait, there's more! Glass bricks are making a comeback, keeping spaces bri...
Sculpting statues of sports stars might seem like a straightforward task, but it turns out there's more to it than meets the eye. Take a look at some famous examples: the Harry Kane statue in London was compared to a comic strip character, the Dwyane Wade sculpture in Miami resembled actor Laurence Fishburne, and the infamous Cristiano Ronaldo bust from 2017? Let's j...