Imagine if Africa could jump straight to a clean, low-carbon future without going through the dirty industrial phase that other countries have. That's what some are hoping for. A recent study dug into how taxes on the environment, foreign investments, natural resources, and tech progress can make th
Ever wondered how doctors measure how well your lungs absorb oxygen? Step back in time to the early 20th century, where a woman named Marie Krogh made a groundbreaking discovery. She introduced the single-breath technique to measure pulmonary diffusing capacity. This method, still used today, helps
Have you ever wondered what happens to the body when you hold your breath for a really long time? A study looked into this by observing a world champion breath-hold diver. This diver can hold their breath for over seven minutes! When we hold our breath, our body goes through two phases: easy-going a
Imagine having a tiny, flexible sensor that can track crucial health signs directly from your sweat. This is what researchers have been working on with wearable sweat sensors. But making these sensors sensitive and long-lasting has been a real challenge. Here, we introduce a clever method called wet
Medicine has long been entangled with money, sparking debates on ethics. Most discussions focus on doctors interacting with pharmaceutical companies, but let's explore another side: the role of commerce in healthcare delivery. Take Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), for instance. It's mostly ha
Rabies is a deadly disease that kills around 60, 000 people worldwide each year. One big problem in fighting rabies is that we don't have enough good data or reports about it, especially in poorer countries. This is because they don't have the right tools to diagnose the disease. The World Health Or
Get ready for a big leap! Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 17 with some serious upgrades. According to analyst Jeff Pu, the new model will feature the A19 chip, built using TSMC's third-generation 3nm technology called "N3P. " This shiny new tech promises faster speeds and better battery lif
Imagine swapping your car's battery in just a few minutes instead of waiting hours for a recharge. That's what Ample is aiming for with its battery swapping tech, and now they've got some financial muscle from Mitsubishi. Ample has been testing this idea in San Francisco, Madrid, and Japan for three
In the past decade, the crop protection research world has seen a change. Major players in the global market are now joining hands with new and established research organizations. Together, they are bringing in fresh technologies and innovations to the farming community. The goal? To create safe and
Brendan Carr, chosen by President Trump for the Federal Communications Commission's top job, hit the ground running by vowing to fight “censorship” by tech giants. In just an hour after his appointment, Carr declared his priorities via social media. Instead of focusing on broadband internet and wire
