A new, inexpensive way to heal chronic wounds
Scientists are developing a low-cost, practical biopolymer dressing that helps heal chronic wounds......»»
Roku Streaming Stick 4K review: The Roku stick to get
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K (and Streaming Stick 4K+) set the new high-water mark for the company's inexpensive streaming hardware......»»
Gel fights drug-resistant bacteria and induces body"s natural immune defense
In the fight against multidrug-resistant bacteria, scientists in Sweden have developed a new kind of antibiotic-free protection for wounds that kills drug-resistant bacteria and induces the body's own immune responses to fight infections......»»
Growing climate anxiety poses significant threat to individuals and society
Levels of eco-anxiety—the chronic fear of environmental doom—are growing, particularly among children and young people, and are likely to be significant and potentially damaging to individuals and society, warn experts in The BMJ today......»»
Spider silk"s supposed "healing properties" might have no basis in science
As far back as ancient Rome, spider silk has been used as a remedy to treat everything from skin lesions to warts. In the past, doctors have covered open wounds in cobwebs or advised patients to place cocoons on infected teeth. In modern times, howev.....»»
Best cheap treadmill deals for October 2021
Even inexpensive treadmills are packed with features that give a great workout in your home gym.....»»
Study: Just 1 of 5 people with disabilities works from home; millions still do not have the option
Working from home could revolutionize job opportunities for people with mobility impairments, chronic medical conditions, and other disabilities, but a towering obstacle still stands in the way more than 18 months into the pandemic. A report by the R.....»»
YouTube bans anti-vaccine misinformation on its platform
Per YouTube’s new policies, it will remove content that alleges that approved vaccines are dangerous or cause chronic health effects. YouTube will also take down videos claiming vaccines do not reduce transmission or contraction of disease as well.....»»
New computational platform to study biological processes
Agent-based simulations (ABS) are powerful computational tools that help scientists understand complex biological systems. These simulations are an inexpensive and efficient way to quickly test hypotheses about the physiology of cellular tissues, org.....»»
Can apps manage our chronic health conditions?
A Swedish tech firm has created an app to help alleviate people's joint pain......»»
Antibacterial nanozymes: Healing chronic wounds with nanochemistry
Chronic infected wounds are often highly problematic for diabetic patients. However, a team of Chinese researchers has now developed a targeted approach to wound healing that makes use of nanomedicine, and their research has been published in the jou.....»»
Self-healing "living materials" used as 3D building blocks
Imperial College London researchers have created 3D building blocks that can heal themselves in response to damage......»»
Chip-based digital PCR detection technology and instrument developed
A joint team from China recently provided a sensitive, multiplexing, quantitative detection method for the early diagnosis and targeted therapy of myeloproliferative neoplasms, a type of chronic hematological tumor that is accompanied by bone marrow.....»»
New iPad may push Apple overall tablet shipments to 60 million units in 2021
Apple's 9th-generation inexpensive iPad slated for launch in September may not come with significant design changes, but is still expected to boost Apple's overall iPad shipments to as many as 60 million units this year, according to industry sources.....»»
The "Montreal Protocol" Designed To Heal the Ozone Layer May Have Also Fended Off Several Degrees of Warming
James Temple writes via MIT Technology Review: In 1987, dozens of nations adopted the Montreal Protocol, agreeing to phase out the use of chlorofluorocarbons and other chemicals used in refrigerants, solvents, and other industrial products that were.....»»
A photo-rechargeable lead-free perovskite lithium-ion battery that generates and stores energy
A team of researchers from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed an inexpensive, lightweight, and non-toxic (lead-free) photo-battery that has dual functions in harvesting solar energy and storing energy on a single.....»»
Microbial study reveals extended lifespan of starved bacteria
A study of microbial populations under a prolonged period of starvation by Indiana University professor Jay T. Lennon and his laboratory could help researchers answer questions pertaining to chronic infections, the functioning of bacteria in the envi.....»»
Inspired by Chronic Illness, She Made Award-Winning Art about the Brain
Scientific American presents the winner and honorable mentions of the 11th annual Art of Neuroscience contest -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
A Drug Addiction Risk Algorithm and Its Grim Toll on Chronic Pain Sufferers
A sweeping AI has become central to how the US handles the opioid crisis. It may only be making the crisis worse......»»
Best cheap treadmill deals for August 2021
Even inexpensive treadmills are packed with features that give a great workout in your home gym.....»»
Study finds that princess culture can heal toxic masculinity over time
In the longest study to date on the impact of princess media on consumers, new research from BYU professor Sarah Coyne found that children who engaged with princess culture were more likely to later hold progressive views about women and subscribe le.....»»