We all have a personal bubble around us. It's like an invisible shield that helps us sense things near our body. But what if you can't move? Does this bubble change? Scientists wanted to find out. They did two experiments. In the first one, they put people in a big box and asked them to react to to
In the fight against cancer, scientists are always looking for new ways to make treatments work better. One big challenge is that cancer cells can become resistant to drugs over time. To tackle this, researchers have come up with a clever idea: combining two powerful tools to attack cancer cells fro
In the realm of medical advancements, a new player has entered the game: near-infrared organic nanoparticles, or 6BQ NPs for short. These tiny particles have shown promise in improving the survival rates of random flaps, a common technique used in wound repair. The challenge? Ischemic necrosis, a fa
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a tough condition to treat. It's not just about food; it's a complex mental health issue. A new therapy called Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) is trying to change that. It focuses on something called "overcontrol, " which is a big part of AN. The idea is
Mosquitoes, especially the Aedes aegypti, are spreading fast. They carry diseases and love warm weather. Scientists in central India studied how heat affects these mosquitoes. They looked at how temperature changes their growth, survival, and even how they reproduce. The study focused on mosquitoes
African refugees in Australia bring with them unique health knowledge and practices. These practices are shaped by their culture and religion. But how do these practices affect their health in a new country? And how do they adapt to Australia's health system? These are big questions. The health sys
Cancer doctors in France face a tricky situation. They often mix up research goals with patient care. This mix-up is called therapeutic misconception (TM). It happens when people in studies think the main goal is to help them, not to find out new things for everyone. Oncologists deal with this a lo
In China, companies listed on the stock exchange are under constant scrutiny. One interesting aspect is how visits from institutional analysts affect how these companies take risks. Researchers looked into this and found something surprising. More visits in one year can lead to managers taking bigge
Leprosy can mess up the nerves that control things like sweating and blood flow. But checking these nerves isn't easy or cheap. A new study tried to see if a simple infrared camera could help. The idea is to use the camera to measure how fast your hands warm up after being in cold water. This warmi
AI agents, powered by large language models, were supposed to be a big deal. They were meant to plan and carry out tasks on their own. But so far, they haven't lived up to the hype. Many companies are struggling to figure out how to use them effectively. One big problem is that AI agents aren't ver
