Northwestern University scientists have created a new electronic device to monitor the condition of transplanted organs in real time. This device, which is smaller than a quarter, sits directly on a transplanted kidney and can detect temperature changes associated with inflammation. Inflammation is a common sign of organ rejection. When it detects such irregularities, it … Read more
The Deep Sea has always been a mysterious place with plenty of unknown wonders. Scientists made a surprising discovery right off the coast of Alaska, and it’s causing quite a stir! On the 30th of August, two miles beneath the scientists found a delicate, shimmering orb. So, what is it about this find that has … Read more
Scientists from Duke University have discovered a connection between concussions experienced in early adulthood and cognitive decline in later life.By examining thousands of pairs of identical twins, they found that traumatic brain injuries in youth linked to lower scores in memory and thinking abilities, along with a faster cognitive decline that occurred decades after the … Read more
Another scientific breakthrough took the world by surprise. This has raised many eyebrows because it is both exciting and terrifying at the same time. Scientists have developed a shocking ‘Living Human Embryo’ without eggs or sperm! Many are still trying to fathom the very idea of it. The Embryo is developed with stem cells. However, … Read more
The ghostly green comet is ready to make itself visible to the Naked eye! But this is no ordinary comet. The comet has a mysterious origin and will not appear again until the year 2317! The comet is named ‘Nishimura‘ and it was discovered last month by Hideo Nishimura. Let’s dive in to know more … Read more
A new Research study has made a surprising discovery about antioxidants like vitamins C and E! Researchers found that antioxidants stimulate a mechanism to grow new blood vessels in cancer tumors. The growth of such new blood vessels is helping the cancer tumors to spread even more. The study also reveals the potential risks of … Read more
The eyes of a 6-month-old boy changed color from brown to deep indigo blue after being treated with the antiviral drug favipiravir for COVID-19. Journal Frontiers in Pediatrics reported about this 6-month-old boy last April. The child brought to a hospital in Thailand after developing a fever and cough, testing positive for COVID-19. Doctors prescribed … Read more
Monash University has announced a new drug that can beat the cholesterol that increases the risk of Cardiac arrest and stroke. The Lipoprotein(a) is a genetic form of cholesterol that has a serious impact. Currently, there is no treatment for this in the market. This groundbreaking discovery is the world’s first medication for the Lipoprotein(a) … Read more
Heart attacks strike someone in the U.S. every 40 seconds. Michigan’s 2018 records show that about 25,000 people over 35 faced hospital stays due to these attacks. But there’s hope. Experts believe spotting early signs can prevent many of these incidents. Southfield’s Corazon Imaging is stepping up. They’ve rolled out a top-notch heart scanner, making … Read more
The FBI has rolled out a new online game, the Safe Online Surfing (SOS) Internet Challenge, to help kids learn about internet safety in a fun way. What’s the Game About? The SOS Internet Challenge is designed for students in grades three to eight. It covers important topics like cyberbullying, creating strong passwords, understanding malware, … Read more
Scientists from the University of Montana have come up with a New vaccine to beat drug overdose! overdoses from fentanyl and heroin are very common around the world. The new vaccine aims to save the lives of those who are battling with substance addiction. It even focuses on safeguarding those that are vulnerable to unintentional overdoses. … Read more
New research has shown that taking a daily low-dose aspirin(100mg) could potentially lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in older adults. The study involved 16,209 healthy individuals aged 65 and over from Australia and the US. Half of the participants took a daily 100mg aspirin, while the other half received a placebo. Over … Read more
A new study has some exciting discoveries about an ‘almost wipe out’ of humans. Surprisingly, early human ancestors faced extinction years ago! Before our species, Homo Sapiens came into existence, humans faced a serious reduction in the population. This caused a loss of about 98.7% of the human ancestors! This bottleneck of the population took … Read more
In a major tech win, a computer system has shown it can identify smells even better than we can. Imagine a machine analyzing 500,000 different scents that haven’t even been made yet, doing a job that would take us 70 years! Why Machines Struggled with Smells Before We’ve seen machines that can “see” and “taste” … Read more
In a game-changing moment for sports, a drone powered by artificial intelligence, named Swift, has raced ahead of top human pilots. This is a big deal in the tech world, similar to when computers first beat humans in chess and the game of Go. Historical AI Milestones Back in the day, in 1996, a computer … Read more
HIV is a growing concern among many across the world. There are quite a few treatments to reduce the risks of HIV. However, any of the existing drugs cannot target dormant HIV-infected cells. The new study using a blood cancer drug shows promise as a cure for HIV. It even attacks and kills ‘silent’ HIV … Read more
