Scientists have created a new tool to detect tiny changes in our bodies. This tool, called a biosensor, can find very small amounts of a harmful chemical called bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is found in many plastics and can cause problems in our bodies. The biosensor uses special materials called SrTiO3
Insulin resistance is a big deal. It messes with how our bodies handle glucose, leading to a bunch of health issues like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and even heart problems. For many people, this resistance is a precursor to type 2 diabetes, often lingering for years before diagnosis. So,
The world is on the hunt for clean energy. Solar power is a big part of this. But there is a new kid on the block: dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). These are different from the usual silicon solar panels. They use dyes to capture sunlight. And guess what? These dyes can come from nature. Nature
Researchers have found that the time of day can make a big difference in how badly noise hurts your hearing. They looked at cells in the inner ear and found that immune cells called macrophages play a big role in this. When the ear is exposed to loud noises, these macrophages get more active, espec
In the world of environmental science, keeping an eye on water quality is super important. Sensors in rivers and other water bodies collect lots of data. But sometimes, this data has errors. These errors can mess up the whole monitoring system. So, scientists are always looking for better ways to fi
People's eyes tend to move toward certain spots when learning new tasks. These spots can be important for getting information or for getting rewards. Researchers wanted to see how well people could guess if they would succeed or fail at a task. They also wanted to see if this guess would change wher
Baijiu, a popular Chinese liquor, has a big impact on how good the final drink tastes. To check its quality, scientists have come up with a new idea. They made a special sensor that uses colors and tiny particles to test baijiu. This sensor can tell the difference between eight different things that
Northwestern India's Trans-Gangetic Plains (TGP) are vital for the country's food supply, growing lots of wheat and rice. But this area is in trouble. Land is getting worse, and droughts are becoming more common. This is a big deal because not many studies have looked at both problems together. A r
Mayflies are tiny but mighty when it comes to testing water pollution. One type, Neocloeon triangulifer, is especially useful because it reproduces quickly and is very sensitive to toxins. However, its reactions can vary. This inconsistency might be due to what it eats, specifically the age of the d
Plants have clever ways of dealing with cold. One such method involves a group of genes called Calmodulin-like (CML) genes. These genes act like tiny sensors, picking up signals from calcium and helping plants survive chilly temperatures. Scientists have been studying these genes in various plants,
