Science

Gold Injections in the Eye Could Be the Key to Preserving Vision

(Floriana/Getty Images)The idea of injecting gold particles into the eyes may sound unconventional, but a new study conducted on mice in the United States suggests this technique could hold promise for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other degenerative eye conditions.Understanding the Scope of AMDAMD impacts millions around the world and becomes increasingly common...

Laser Exposure Unlocks a Previously Unseen Color for Humans

We can only imagine what this new color must be like to behold with the naked – albeit laser-blasted – eyeDALL-EJust when we think we’ve experienced the full spectrum of visible color, scientists have reportedly discovered a way to reveal a brand-new hue to the human eye — a color that’s never before been...

Innovative Supplement Offers New Hope for Malnourished Beehives

Honeybees chow down on a patty of the pollen-replacing supplementAPIX BiosciencesBeekeepers across various regions are facing growing challenges as their honeybee colonies struggle to gather enough pollen to stay healthy. To help combat this issue, researchers have developed a new dietary supplement being likened to “a PowerBar for bees.”The Pollen Shortage ProblemUnder normal conditions,...

Brown Rice Has More Arsenic – But It’s Still Worth Eating

Credit: DepositphotosA recent study in the US confirms that brown rice has higher levels of arsenic compared to white rice.Understandably, this might raise some eyebrows — arsenic is a well-known toxic element. However, the concentrations found in brown rice are far below any threshold that would pose a danger to human health. And just...

New study Finds Empathy May Persist in Alzheimer’s Patients.

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study by University College London suggests that people with Alzheimer's may retain empathy despite losing other social skills.The researchers found that individuals with Alzheimer's disease had slightly higher empathy scores than those with mild cognitive impairment, despite performing worse in other areas of social cognition, like recognizing facial emotions and...

Immune Resilience Key to Healthy Aging

Credit: DepositphotosA study in Aging Cell links immune resilience to salutogenesis—the active promotion of health and well-being.The researchers' study on 17,500 individuals underscored the crucial role of immune resilience in the process of aging and longevity. Focusing on the TCF7 gene, the study shows its key role in immune cell regeneration, vital for long-term...

PHNX Materials Found a Way to Cut Concrete’s Carbon Footprint Using Coal Waste

Credit: PixabayCoal-fired power plants have caused considerable harm over the last hundred years, contributing to everything from climate change and acid rain to black lung disease and heart conditions. Overall, their impact has been overwhelmingly negative.However, hidden within the ashes they produce lies a surprising environmental benefit.Up to 30% Cement Replacement: How Fly Ash...

Study Finds Social Media Isn’t Entirely Harmful To Teen Mental Health

Image Credits:The Good Brigade(opens in a new window)/ Getty ImagesIt’s well-established that social media can negatively affect teens—Meta’s own research revealed that Instagram worsens body image for one in three teen girls, and Snapchat has faced multiple lawsuits for failing to address cyberbullying. Even a former U.S. Surgeon General has warned about the risks...

XPeng Iron: Why This Robot Might Be Tesla’s Next Big Rival

The XPeng Iron isn’t just another robot—it’s a personal assistant with supercomputer-level processing power, and it’s shaping up to be a serious contender in the robotics race.The competition to develop humanoid robots is intensifying, and China has just raised the stakes. While Tesla continues to promote the revolutionary potential of its Optimus bot (which...

The Urgency of Climate Overshoot: Exceeding 1.5°C Is Almost Inevitable

Credit: Gerd Altmann from PixabayDespite global climate goals aiming to limit warming to 1.5°C, recent data shows that this threshold is rapidly approaching. With emissions still on the rise, the planet is now edging closer to 1.4°C of warming, making a temporary overshoot of the 1.5°C target highly likely.In response, a growing conversation is...