New nanoparticles found to be effective for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
A team of scientists has developed a new solution for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The work has been published in Nature Nanotechnology......»»
Kitchen renovation could reduce household air pollution and save lives in rural China
A study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology highlights the health benefits of kitchen renovation as a cost-effective way to mitigate household air pollution in rural China......»»
Nitric oxide treatment preserves fresh walnuts, reduces decay and maintains quality
New research reveals that sodium nitroprusside (SNP) treatment significantly reduces decay and maintains the appearance of walnuts, enhancing both disease resistance and overall quality. This breakthrough offered a practical solution for extending th.....»»
Porous nanofibrous microspheres show promise for diabetic wound treatment
Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have developed a revolutionary injectable granular filler that could transform the way diabetic wounds are treated, potentially improving patient outcomes. The study, published in.....»»
New nanocatalyst targets tumors without oxygen
Tumors often contain areas of oxygen-deficient tissue that frequently withstand conventional therapies. This is because the drugs applied in tumors require oxygen to be effective. An international research team has developed a novel mechanism of acti.....»»
Experiments demonstrate precise delivery of nanoparticles to lung via caveolae pumping system
In recent years, bio-medical engineers have been developing promising techniques that could help diagnose diseases or precisely target specific regions inside the human body. Among these promising therapeutic strategies are methods that rely on the u.....»»
Liquid metal polymers show potential for enhanced electronics performance
Effective thermal management is essential to ensuring the performance and lifespan of modern electronics. While polymers are widely used in electronic components, they inherently exhibit poor thermal conductivity, limiting their effectiveness in diss.....»»
Beehive fences prove effective against elephant raids in Kenya
A groundbreaking, nine-year study has revealed that elephants approaching small-scale farms in Kenya avoid beehive fences housing live honey bees up to 86% of the time during peak crop seasons, helping to reduce human-elephant conflict for local farm.....»»
Laboratory simulation finds smaller nanoparticles are subject to enhanced agglomeration in gastrointestinal tract
In a laboratory set-up simulating the human stomach and intestine, researchers at the University of Amsterdam have explored the fate of plastic nanoparticles during gastrointestinal digestion. In their paper published in the October issue of Chemosph.....»»
The surprising way to motivate digital gig economy workers
When it comes to motivating app-based gig economy workers like DoorDash and Uber drivers, giving out money and virtual high fives are separately effective—but not when given together—according to new University at Buffalo School of Management res.....»»
We Need More Meds, Not Beds, to Help People Recovering from Addiction
People recovering from substance use disorders need homes, jobs and medication-centered, quality health care, not just a bed in a residential treatment center.....»»
How isolation technologies are shaping the future of Kubernetes security
In this Help Net Security interview, Emily Long, CEO at Edera, discusses the most common vulnerabilities in Kubernetes clusters and effective mitigation strategies. Long shares insights on emerging isolation technologies that could enhance Kubernetes.....»»
Novel self-cleaning electrode developed for alkaline-earth metal peroxide synthesis
Metal peroxide (MO2, M=Ca, Sr, Ba) is an alternative to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). It has excellent oxidative properties, superior chemical stability, high purity, and is easy to store and transport. It has been widely used in wastewater treatment and.....»»
Get fit, fast, with CAROL Bike: World’s first home REHIT exercise bike is $200 off
The CAROL Bike can help you get fitter, faster thanks to more effective and AI-personalized workouts. Learn all about it here and how to get $200 off......»»
Advancing drug delivery: New framework links lipid nanoparticle structure to immune response
A new framework bridges a gap in understanding RNA therapeutics by linking the structure of lipid nanoparticles to immune response. It can help scientists and engineers expand the use of RNA medicines beyond vaccines to other therapeutic applications.....»»
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gets rock star treatment from India"s tech enthusiasts
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gets rock star treatment from India"s tech enthusiasts.....»»
Modeling study shows that marshes provide cost-effective coastal protection
Images of coastal houses being carried off into the sea due to eroding coastlines and powerful storm surges are becoming more commonplace as climate change brings a rising sea level coupled with more powerful storms. In the U.S. alone, coastal storms.....»»
New chemical treatment reduces number of plant pores that regulate water loss
Researchers from Nagoya University Institute of Transformative Biomolecules (WPI-ITbM) in Japan and their colleagues have identified and derivatized a chemical compound that effectively regulates the density of stomata in model plants. Stomata are cr.....»»
Effective strategies for measuring and testing cyber resilience
In this Help Net Security interview, Detective Superintendent Ian Kirby, CEO of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG), discusses the emerging cyber threats and strategies organizations can use to increase cyber resilience. He emphasizes.....»»
Nanoparticle technology demonstrates selective destruction of leukemia cancer cells
A research team, affiliated with UNIST has developed nanoparticles that effectively treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), offering the potential to reduce side effects while enhancing therapeutic efficacy by selectively targeting and eliminating leukem.....»»
Study combines woodchips and biochar to clean water of pharmaceuticals, nutrients
What happens to ibuprofen after it eases your throbbing headache? Like many pharmaceuticals, it can remain in an active form when our bodies flush it out. That's a problem, because although wastewater treatment plants are good at reducing nutrient po.....»»