Over the last half-century, the field of neuromechanics has made giant leaps forward. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the International Society of Biomechanics, and it's a great time to look back at how far we've come. Neuromechanics is all about understanding how our brains control our move
Nivolumab, a drug used to treat advanced melanoma, was initially given based on a person's weight (3 mg/kg every two weeks). Then, in 2018, health providers started using a flat dose (240 mg every two weeks or 480 mg every four weeks) instead. This change was made without direct proof from clinical
Imagine this: back in 1985, a supercomputer called the Cray-2 was the fastest machine around. It could perform 1. 9 billion calculations per second, which is super impressive for its time. But here’s the kicker: it cost a whopping $44 million! Around the same time, another powerful computer, the Cra
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making big waves in medical education. Large Language Models (LLMs), part of generative AI, can generate realistic conversations. This is super helpful for training future doctors and nurses. Imagine practicing patient interviews with AI simulating real-life situation
Magic Johnson, the former NBA superstar, has been living with HIV for 33 years. Back in the day, when he was just 31, he had to walk away from basketball, a sport he loved. His peers' reactions and the initial hardships weren't easy. But today, on World AIDS Day, he shared some great news. He credit
You know how much we love long-lasting batteries, right? Scientists found a new way to make them even better. They found a metal called indium that can transfer lots of electrons, which is great for energy storage. The problem was, indium batteries weren't very efficient. That's where potassium come
In the world of flexible electronics, planar microsupercapacitors (MSCs) are superstars. They store energy and deliver power, making them ideal for wearable devices. But creating high-performance MSCs is tricky. You need materials that let ions move quickly and offer lots of active sites. Scientists
Ever wondered how the price of an option can be predicted using waves? Meet the Ivancevic Option Pricing Model, a different take from the classic Black-Scholes model. This model uses complex equations, called adaptive nonlinear Schrödinger equations, to describe waves influenced by stock prices over
Hepatitis C is a sneaky virus that's causing a lot of trouble in the US. In 2019 alone, it led to about 15, 000 deaths and racked up a whopping $7 billion in healthcare costs. Even though we saw a drop in infections before 2010, the numbers are climbing again. It's not just about the medical advance
Heart diseases are a global issue, causing widespread illness and death. While we have treatments like medicines and surgeries, they don't always work perfectly. That's where nanocarriers come in. These miniature assistants can enhance how drugs work and reduce their side effects. They also make det
