In the UK, dental hygienists and therapists have a clear requirement. They must have proper support when they are treating patients. This is a rule set by the General Dental Council. But what exactly counts as "proper support"? This is where things get a bit fuzzy. Different dental practices have di
The world of plants and animals is full of different types of organisms. Some have more than two sets of chromosomes. These are called autopolyploids. Others have the usual two sets, known as diploids. Scientists have studied how these groups interact and survive for a long time. The creation o
Android 16 is rolling out a new tool that could make managing your apps a breeze. This tool is called SettingsPreferenceService. It lets apps put their settings right into the Android Settings app. This means you might not have to dig through each app to change a setting. Instead, you could do it al
Scientists have made a big leap in the world of flexible electronics. They've found a way to boost the performance and longevity of organic semiconductors. These materials are super important for the future of tech. They're used in things like flexible screens and wearable gadgets. For a long
In the realm of blood cancers, tiny messengers are at work. These aren't your typical couriers, but minuscule particles called extracellular vesicles. They're like tiny bubbles that cells release, carrying a mix of molecules inside them. These bubbles are not just passive bystanders. They play a cru
Uniform point sets are essential in many fields. They are used in experiments, graphics, and finance. These sets need to have low discrepancy, which means the points are spread out evenly. Recent studies have shown that using Graph Neural Networks and optimization can create point sets with much low
The ScleroID questionnaire is a tool designed to measure the effects of systemic sclerosis (SSc) on a person's life. It was originally created by the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology. Researchers wanted to make this tool useful for Danish speakers. They translated it into Danish an
Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a serious brain condition. It happens when a baby's brain doesn't get enough blood or oxygen. This can lead to major health problems or even death. Right now, the main treatment is cooling the baby's body. This helps some babies, but it's not perfect. Plus
Carbon capture is a hot topic in the fight against climate change. But it is not easy. The process is expensive and uses a lot of energy. To make it more effective, scientists are looking for new materials. These materials should be able to capture carbon dioxide from the air and release it when
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a leading cause of inherited blindness globally. It causes a slow but steady loss of both rod and cone photoreceptor cells. These cells are crucial for seeing in the dark and during the day, respectively. Most RP-causing genes only affect rods, but cones also die off lat
