Did you know that tiny marine plants, called microalgae, are making big waves in industries? They're not just adding color to your favorite smoothie; these powerhouses are being grown in special buildings or open spaces to create biomass. This biomass is a hot commodity for making food, medicines, c
Every year, countless women undergo breast cancer surgery, with lumpectomy being a common procedure. After the tumor is removed, doctors often inject blue dye to help find the sentinel lymph node, which can give crucial information about cancer spread. But how does this blue dye injection, done afte
Tuberculosis (TB), causing countless cases and deaths yearly, needs better diagnostic tools. Traditional measures have limitations, so we turned to aptamers. These super-specific single-stranded DNA or RNA molecules can detect TB biomarkers with precision. We did a deep dive into research to see how
When iron and carbon alloys transform, things can get complicated. Sometimes, the growing ferrite and austenite phases, instead of working together, drift apart due to pre-existing cementite particles in the austenite phase. This is what's called a non-cooperative or divorced eutectoid transformatio
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its cousin, machine learning (ML), have been making waves in the medical world, especially when it comes to helping kids with long-term illnesses. This review takes a closer look at how AI is being used to monitor, guide, and assist young patients. Researchers sifted
Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to break bread with President Donald Trump at the luxurious Mar-a-Lago resort. This is the first time they'll meet since Trump's re-election. The two have had a pretty cozy relationship, unlike Trump's chilly dealings with other tech bigwigs like Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and
Ever wondered how the future of healthcare might look like? It's a blend of medicine and tech, called the medical metaverse. Imagine doctors and patients interacting in a virtual world, where artificial intelligence (AI) plays a massive role. AI is like a smart helper, using computer tricks to under
Finding the right T cells or antibodies to fight diseases like HIV, EBV, and even cancer is tough. These diseases hide inside our cells, showing only tiny parts of themselves called peptides on the surface. Scientists have struggled to target these peptides because our immune system can get confused
NATO's Allied Command Transformation (ACT) has come up with an intriguing idea called "cognitive warfare. " This concept is about influencing and shaping perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors in the context of war. It's a hot topic among scholars, but it's tough to pin down a single, clear definition
In 1955, a groundbreaking announcement was made at the University of Michigan. Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine was declared highly effective, stopping the deadly virus that once paralyzed or killed half a million people each year. Celebrations erupted nationwide, marking a turning point in public health.
