A batch of the drug-delivery microparticles – these ones are made of zinc oxide, although other materials can be usedDong Wook Kim / Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, colorization: ETH ZurichMedications, whether taken orally or intravenously, often spread throughout the body instead of targeting the specific area where they are needed. However, this...
NASA Observes Black Hole Jet Colliding with Mysterious ObjectOne of the most peculiar galaxies near the Milky Way has presented astronomers with a new and intriguing mysteryKnown as Centaurus A, this galaxy hosts a supermassive black hole at its center that emits enormous jets of plasma. These jets, traveling through intergalactic space, have collided...
Scientists have accidentally discovered a strange particle that has mass when it moves in one direction, but is massless while moving in anotherDepositphotosScientists have accidentally discovered a particle that has mass when moving in one direction but lacks mass when traveling in another. Known as semi-Dirac fermions, these particles with peculiar behavior were first...
Samples of the implant material created in the lab. (University of Nottingham)When skin is injured, blood clots naturally initiate the healing process. Building on this mechanism, scientists have created a blood-based implant that accelerates and enhances tissue repair, particularly for broken bones.The research team describes this innovation as a "biocooperative regenerative" material. By incorporating synthetic...
Nose for it: For one group of rats, averse cues didn't stop them seeking out the rewardImage generated by DALL-EResearchers at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) explored how rats react to cocaine paired with an unpleasant stimulus, uncovering new insights into addiction vulnerability. In the experiment, nearly 30 rats self-administered intravenous...
Shake map of the earthquake. (Esri/DigitalGlobe/GeoEye/Earthstar Geographics/CNES/Airbus DS/USDA/USGS/AeroGRID/IGN/GIS User Community)7.0 Earthquake Hits California Coast, Spurring Aftershocks and Tsunami Warnings.A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near California’s coast at 10:44 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, with its epicenter located 62 miles west-southwest of Ferndale, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake triggered over 35 aftershocks...
Credit: PixabayStress often drives us to indulge in foods that aren't healthy, but scientists have found a surprising way to counteract the negative effects: pairing high-fat meals with antioxidant-rich cocoa.Stress, even in short bursts, can temporarily harm arterial function. Eating fatty foods may feel comforting but can worsen cardiovascular stress, delaying recovery.However, there's good...
Credit: PixabayAround 15% of people worldwide experience tinnitus, a condition causing phantom sounds like ringing or buzzing without any external source. Often linked to hearing loss, tinnitus can significantly affect mental health, leading to stress or depression, especially in long-term cases.With no cure available, better management or treatment could benefit millions. Sleep may offer...
Credit: PixabayYour brain can still produce new neurons in adulthood, but how do these rare additions support cognitive function?Neurons, the cells responsible for brain function, are mostly formed before birth. While early life sees the bulk of brain development, certain regions continue generating neurons into adulthood, albeit at a slower pace. Scientists debate whether...
Credit: PixabayResearchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the buildup of abnormal brain proteins—hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease—up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia appear. This finding, presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), highlights the potential for lifestyle changes targeting visceral fat...
