Firefighters battle fires razing beachfront homes along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu in the Palisades Fire. Credit: PixabayBy the next morning, flames had consumed 2,925 acres of the Pacific Palisades in what is being called Southern California's worst wildfire since 2011.Three additional fires have erupted in the region, including the Eaton Fire, which has...
Illustrative example of damaged skin, in this case from sunburn. Credit: DepositphotosA rare and potentially life-threatening skin condition with devastating effects might finally have a cure.What begins as a mild rash can quickly escalate, with over 30 percent of the skin blistering and peeling away in sheets. The condition typically starts on the face...
Credit: PixabayA review published on Nov. 14 in JAMA Network Open suggests that spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for treating chronic back and/or lower extremity pain leads to greater pain relief compared to conventional medical management (CMM).Frank J. P. M. Huygen, Ph.D., M.D., from Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and his team conducted a...
The robot was able to clean the entire wash basin based on data from cleaning the front edge aloneTU WienFrom washing urinals to tidying beaches, the idea of robots helping keep our world cleaner is already becoming a reality. Now, a robot arm has successfully tackled the surprisingly intricate task of washing a sink,...
This little gadget gives you instant, inexpensive access to the microscopic world KickstarterSix years after introducing the first iMicro smartphone microscope, the team has launched the iMicro Q3p, a compact and affordable device that brings high-powered microscopy to any smartphone camera. This latest model includes a polarization feature, enabling users to see and photograph detailed...
Credit: PixabayThe Origins of KissingMost of us kiss at some point, whether romantically, with family, friends, or formally. However, the origin of this behavior and how it emerged among humans remain subjects of intense debate among historians and anthropologists. A new theory suggests that the evolutionary loss of body hair could be at the...
Skin tone influences the effectiveness of some medications. Credit: DepositphotosA recent review has underscored how skin tone can influence the safety and effectiveness of certain medications and emphasized the need to reform current clinical drug trials to include more historically underrepresented populations.Clinical trials play a crucial role in assessing the safety and efficacy of...
Credit: PixabayAustralia has a deep affection for dogs, with one of the highest rates of pet ownership globally, and half of all households owning at least one dog.But do they benefit our health?After companionship, mental health is the second-most cited reason for getting a dog. Many dog owners report "feeling healthier" because of their...
By integrating smart lighting and environmental controls, vertical farming aims to optimize plant health and reduce electricity usage, aligning food production with sustainable practices.Researchers are investigating how dynamic environmental management in indoor farms could help provide nutritious, high-quality, locally grown fruits and vegetables to support a growing population.Vertical farming has the potential to transform...
Credit: DepositphotosResearchers have found a successful way to encourage people to drink less alcohol: emphasize the heightened cancer risk associated with alcohol consumption and combine this with tracking every drink.In a 2021 study, researchers found that combining messages about "why to reduce" alcohol intake with "how to reduce" it could effectively promote better health....
