Denture wearers have you ever thought about how to keep bacteria from growing on your dentures? Turns out, the humble avocado, that tasty addition to many a salad or toast, might be a game-changer. It's important to know dentures made from heat-polymerized acrylic resin (HPA) have tiny pores and cra
In today's world, it's easier than ever to criticise celebrities online. This isn't just a problem for the celebrities themselves. They're being attacked, and this is changing what the public thinks and believes. But why do people do this? And who does it? Narcissism seems to be a factor, but how
Ever wondered about how living things and machines are more alike than you thought? Today, scientists are reimagining the relationship between machines and life with a new spin on an old idea. Imagine life as a big, continuous flow instead of separate chunks then, patterns emerge from things big
They were fired at all times. One in the middle of the night, another termintated with no goodbyes. A lot of federal workers were researched by text for emails. These employees were hit by the mass firings within a small window of time from random to sudden stops of work. A behavioral scientist tha
In the ever-evolving world of health and fitness, researchers have been diving into the unexpected benefits of molecular hydrogen. Initially seen as a gas with no significant role in the body, it's now understood to have some pretty impressive properties: anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and stron
Finland's new Children's Hospital caused a stir when it opened in 2018. The funds for this huge project came from a massive charity drive. This method of raising funds is not something new, it's a return to a previous time when charities played a big role in hospitals. The hospital is a break from
Imagine trying to enjoy a meal while dealing with challenges like picking up food or accepting different tastes and smells. For a child with autism, mealtimes can be tough. In some cases, it's not just a matter of picky eating. It can be a big deal. Many kids on the spectrum struggle with feeding.
Chemists have discovered a new tool for making reactions easier. This tool helps alcohols react with other molecules in a very controlled way. The new tool is a special chemical pair called an ion-paired reagent. This reagent was inspired by an intermediate step in a well-known reaction called the
Ever wondered how plants fight off diseases? A small, mighty protein called LTP is a part of the plant's defense system. One particular type of LTP found in a wild tobacco plant, called LTP-VASCULAR TISSUE SIZE, or NbLTPVAS, has a special job. First, this protein is present everywhere in the plant,
The news was announced on a regular Friday. A certain figure with a controversial name has promised big changes for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. He said he planned on removing most board members and appoint himself as president of the Center. The man, whose
