Let's dive into the world of tiny tags used by scientists to study living cells. These tags, known as "tetraines, " are a big deal in a field called "bio-chemistry. " Bio-chemistry is all about making things react when a certain thing happens. Tetraines are invisible until they react with somet
Kidney organs made in labs could be a game-changer for people with kidney diseases. Think about it— having a new kidney grown just for you, no waiting lists or ethical dilemmas. This could be the future, but we're not there yet. Scientists are working hard to make these lab-made kidneys work just li
The Otorhinolaryngology Foundation was created in 1995 and has since been a major player in advancing ear, nose, and throat care in Brazil. This foundation, born out of the Center for Studies and Advanced Development in Otorhinolaryngology, has grown its influence far beyond academic support to beco
Organ transport these days is a lot different than it used to be. For most of history, organs were kept on ice during transit before transplant. But that's not the case anymore. Imagine this: a kidney being pumped with a nutrient-rich solution, tracking its journey to the recipient. Now imagine tha
Imagine a world where turning saltwater into clean drinking water is as easy as flipping a switch. This is exactly what scientists are working on. A special kind of technology, known as capacitive deionization (CDI), is making waves in the world of water desalination. This isn't your average method,
Tensions are boiling in eastern Ukraine's industrial Donbas region, currently the focus of Russia's relentless attacks, intensifying the quest to conquer it. As Russia rages on, the finger points toward big changes - Ukrainian officials stayed mum on Russia's Friday announcement of seizing cont
Australia and New Zealand are grappling with the increasing burden of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a long-term illness that attacks the brain and spinal cord. In 2021, over 33, 000 Australians had been diagnosed with MS. That's a lot of people. The number of MS cases is rising, and so is the complexity
In the fight against cancer, we're seeing big changes. Cancer is a serious problem all around the world. So too are the global figures. About 19 million new cases of cancer were found in 2020. It is easy to talk about trying out simple and complex lab tools to find cancer. These let doctors det
Let's dive into some of the innovations that reshaped our world from the start of the 2000s. Privacy and security were big issues as the decade started. First up, Google introduced Google AdWords. Advertisers could now pay for clicks instead of flat-fee ad space. This model became a massive succe
The idea of an iPhone that can fold has been swirling around for quite some time now, with a number of prototypes being tested. But the latest claim comes from an unknown source. It's important to note that there is very little evidence to back these claims. But let's dive into what this mystery sou
