Ever wondered if zapping your brain could help with Tourette's syndrome? Well, scientists have been exploring this idea. They've found that using a gentle electrical current on a specific brain area, called the supplementary motor area (SMA), might help. This technique is called transcranial direct
You know how hydrogen power needs a quick oxygen reaction? That's where the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) comes in, and it's usually not fast enough. Scientists have come up with a clever trick: they mixed titanium into ruthenium oxide (RuO2). This combination creates "bridged oxygen" sites that a
You might think washing your hands keeps them clean, but did you know it can actually make hand eczema worse? A study in China found that keeping your hands wet for more than five hours can aggravate hand eczema, even for people with naturally dry skin. The longer your hands are in water, the more s
Cancer cells are unique. They're packed with acid and glutathione, and they crave oxygen. Scientists created tiny particles, known as AMON, to help combat cancer. These particles hold a drug called doxorubicin and a nitric oxide donor, wrapped together like a special package. To guide them to cancer
Ever pondered what happens when cells die? Scientists have discovered a fascinating tool to observe this process. Introducing TJ-FRP, a unique dye that lights up when cells face trouble. Picture it like a tiny beacon inside our bodies, especially handy for watching mitochondria, the little power pla
Five years after that tragic fire, Notre Dame Cathedral is ready to show off its newly renovated interior. On a crisp, sunny day, French President Emmanuel Macron got a sneak peek inside the iconic cathedral. Gone are the gloomy memories of the fire; instead, visitors can now enjoy the bright, airy
Shigella infections are becoming harder to treat, especially in places like Bangladesh where people often prescribe their own antibiotics. Scientists have discovered that many Shigella germs are now resistant to multiple drugs, and some can even fight off several types of medicines at once. How do t
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.
Ensuring the safety of medicines during pregnancy is really important, but it's tricky because pregnant women are often left out of clinical trials. This makes it hard to figure out how drugs might affect them. A recent study tried to solve this problem by using advanced AI and machine learning to p
Ever wondered how neural electrodes can be kept in top shape? Scientists have unveiled a simple method. By freeze-drying these electrodes, which are typically coated with a polymer called PEDOT-PSS, they can remain effective for much longer. Normally, electrodes begin to wear out after a few weeks,
