Alopecia Areata (AA) is a condition that affects thousands of Australians every year. It can range from small patches of hair loss to complete baldness, including the loss of eyebrows and eyelashes. For many, the journey with AA is unpredictable. About 40% of people experience a single patch of hair
Light sensitivity might seem like a minor issue, but for many older adults, it's a real struggle. A recent study looked into how this sensitivity affects sleep and overall health. The study involved over 400 adults, mostly women, with an average age of 68. Those with known eye conditions were left o
In a small town in Germany, a new building is doing something amazing. It’s not just a place to work or visit. It’s a place that reacts to you. The Mammut Tower in Oberroßbach is a great example of how buildings are changing. They are no longer just walls and floors. They are now part of an experien
People often believe false health information. This is a big problem. It can hurt people's health and make it hard for society to function well. Scientists are studying why this happens. They want to know how false information spreads. They also want to know how to stop it. There is a lot of resear
Remote sensing is a big deal. It helps us see the world from above. But making AI models that work well on edge devices is tough. They need to be small and smart. That's where knowledge distillation (KD) comes in. KD is like having a teacher help a student learn better. But current KD methods aren't
Scientists have created a special molecule that can detect harmful ions in our food and inside our cells. This molecule, called H2L, is made from a unique chemical structure that makes it glow when it finds certain ions. H2L can detect zinc ions in a mixture of water and a solvent called DMSO. Even
Bacillus anthracis, the bacteria behind anthrax, is a serious threat to both people and animals. Finding it quickly is crucial for safety. A new tool has been created to do just that. It uses something called dipicolinic acid (DPA) as a sign that Bacillus anthracis is present. This new tool is a se
MRI is a big deal in medicine. It's safe, detailed, and great at looking at soft tissues. Over 100 million scans happen every year. Now, scientists are making tiny sensors for MRI to detect brain chemicals. These sensors use special nanoparticles and proteins. They can pick up on things like dopamin
Eyewitness testimony has been a hot topic in psychology for a long time. Back in the day, experts thought eyewitnesses weren't very reliable. They believed that even if someone was very confident in their identification, they weren't much more likely to be right than someone who was unsure. But now
Blockchain is a big deal right now. It's the tech behind digital money like Bitcoin. Imagine a big, digital book that everyone can see but no one can easily change. This book, or ledger, stays safe and up-to-date because of something called consensus algorithms. These are like the rules that decide
