Soft tissue destruction and lower back pain
Back pain affects many people at some point in their lives, and a common cause is damage to the squishy discs or flexible, rubbery tissues of the spine. However, observing this damage at an early stage is difficult with current imaging methods. Now,.....»»
New research model illuminates how organs communicate with each other
Our many different organ systems are in constant communication with each other. During exercise, for example, muscles send out signals to fat and liver tissue to release their energy sources. While these communication networks play a critical role in.....»»
Study unveils alkaloids and chlorophyll biosynthesis in lotus plumule
Bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids (bis-BIAs) and chlorophyll (Chl) are predominantly accumulated in lotus plumule, which is a green tissue in the middle of seeds. Although bis-BIAs and Chl endow lotus plumule with important medicinal value and environm.....»»
Chicken bones and snail shells help archaeologists to date ancient town"s destruction
According to new research, the combined analysis of animal and plant remains, as well as written evidence, is leading to more precise dating of archaeological finds. "We can now often determine not only the year, but also the season. This allows us t.....»»
Wix update takes the pain and confusion out of SEO
Wix adds new features to its Site Inspection tool to improve website SEO for business owners......»»
Twisted-wing parasites feel no pain
Reproduction in the insect order Strepsiptera—also known as twisted-wing parasites—is not for the fainthearted. To inseminate the eggs of its partner, the male partner injures the "neck" of the female with its hook-shaped penis and injects the se.....»»
This colorful Hubble dreamscape is sculpted by newborn stars
The image from the Hubble Space Telescope this week is particularly dreamy and stunning, showing the bright colors and soft shapes of a Herbig-Haro object......»»
Square Enix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender mobile game soft-launches today
Square Enix and Nickelodeon have announced the soft launch of Avatar: Generations in select territories on Android and iOS......»»
Sauropods had soft foot pads to help support their massive weight
Australian scientists find first biomechanical evidence for a long-suspected idea. Enlarge / A 3D paleoreconstruction of a sauropod dinosaur has revealed that the hind feet had a soft tissue pad beneath the "heel," cushioning the foot.....»»
Stiff, achy knees? Lab-made cartilage gel outperforms the real thing
Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections—some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain......»»
Novel approach for generating coherent and ultrashort soft X-ray pulses
A research team from Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has proposed an external seeding mechanism, termed echo-enabled harmonic cascade (EEHC), for generating coherent and ultrashort soft X-ray pulses......»»
3D printing of short-carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoset polymer composites
The 27-second video plays on a loop and it's mesmerizing to watch: Carbon fiber material pouring out of a 3D printer and slowly swirling and stacking like soft-serve ice cream......»»
Ultrasound could save racehorses from bucked shins
When racehorses enter training at about 2 years old, they can develop tiny stress fractures and new bone formations in their legs. This condition, called bucked shin, occurs in about 70% of the animals, leading to pain and delays in training schedule.....»»
Scientists Revive Human Retinas after Death
Restoring eye tissue postmortem could pave the way for reviving other types of brain tissue.....»»
XXL Bean Bag How Much Filling | Bean Bag Filling
Lazing around in your bean bag can be so relaxing, provided your bean bag has a soft and bouncy quality to offer better comfort. For that you need to refill your bean bag from time to time using the best bean bag refill, preventing it from going flat.....»»
Scientists Successfully Revive Dead Organs in Pigs
(Photo: Raghavendra V. Konkathi/Unsplash) Scientists appear to have found a way to bring dead tissue back to life—not through necromancy, but through a chemical cocktail called OrganEx. The post Scient.....»»
Excel esports on ESPN show world the pain of format errors
Where one sheet link can be the difference between success or elimination. Enlarge / Ladies and gentlemen, let's get ready to modelllllllll! (credit: FMWC) If you watched ESPN2 during its stint last weekend as "ESPN8: The Ocho.....»»
SoftBank posts record $23 billion loss on Vision Fund pain
SoftBank unveiled a $23 billion quarterly net loss on Monday, its biggest ever, as a market sell-off upended tech stocks and shredded valuations at its sprawling Vision Fund unit......»»
Scientists identify key mechanism controlling skin regeneration
It's sunburn season. Many of us have experienced the pain and peeling that comes from unprotected time in the sun, but we may not focus on a remarkable and vital part of the process: the regeneration of skin as the damaged tissue is replaced with new.....»»
Nintendo alludes to Xenoblade Chronicles 4 – but we"re not convinced
Monolith Soft has confirmed Xenoblade Chronicles 3 won't be the last game in the series, but what does that really mean?.....»»
How edge computing is accelerating innovation across hardware, software and service provider domains
An increasing number of enterprises are placing more emphasis on edge computing. Industry leaders detailed, to VentureBeat, how edge computing is transforming use cases and strategies for some of the real giants of the industry, across hardware, soft.....»»