The Super Magdrive gives us ACME vibesMagdrive The most prevalent metal known to humanity is iron. It can be found everywhere, not just on Earth but also in space. Astro engineers have recently discovered how to utilize iron—and nearly any metal, for that matter—as plasma rocket fuel. It's well-established that certain metals can ignite explosively. Lithium...
Dr Shannon Chan, located in Hong Kong, uses a game controller to control an endoscope located in Zurich, Switzerland, over 9,000 km (5,500 miles) awayChinese University of Hong Kong Surgeons in Switzerland successfully performed an endoscopy on a pig located 9,300 km (5,780 miles) away in Hong Kong using a video game controller. This achievement...
Credit: Depositphotos Scientists have developed a 'living plastic' that self-destructs when it starts to erode. During composting, this innovative material breaks down in just a month, whereas conventional plastics can take up to 55 days to decompose under similar conditions. This promising technology is inspired by plastic-degrading proteins, naturally produced by a type of bacteria discovered...
Your tongue offers a window to your overall health, especially when a machine-trained algorithm is lookingDepositphotos By applying modern machine learning to an age-old health diagnostic method, researchers have created an impressive system that can detect various medical conditions simply by examining your tongue. Testing demonstrated its near-perfect accuracy. "Doctors have been asking to see your...
Credit: Pexels A comprehensive study by researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong has further confirmed the connection between autism and the gut microbiome. In contrast to previous research that focused solely on bacteria, this study also investigated fungi, archaea, and viruses in the digestive tract. The team developed an advanced assay that revealed a...
A novel treatment prevents and repairs hearing loss caused by noise exposureDepositphotos Researchers have developed a novel oral treatment to prevent and repair noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) by combining magnetic properties from traditional Chinese medicine with contemporary insights into the gut microbiome. NIHL can result from exposure to sudden, intense sounds like gunshots or continuous...
You’re not imagining it—people are more likely to have bowel movements in the morning, typically after breakfast. Researchers have studied this phenomenon. But why is this? And what if you typically have bowel movements later in the day? Can you train yourself to become a morning pooper? To understand the timing of our bowel movements, we...
Scientists in China have developed a new chemical mix that can allow brain tissue to be frozen and thawed without damage. Credit: Depositphotos In promising developments for future leaders in animation, a potential method for reviving frozen brains without causing damage may be on the horizon. Chinese scientists have created a new chemical mixture that...
Credit: Pixabay A recent study published in the journal Science indicates that nearly half of China's large cities are experiencing sinking land, posing flood risks to millions of residents. The research revealed that 45% of China's urban areas are sinking at a rate exceeding 3 mm per year, with 16% sinking more than 10 mm annually. Satellite...
Cinnamic acid, a component of Chinese cinnamon, promoted hair growth in the lab. Credit: Pixabay Researchers have demonstrated that a compound found in cinnamon, the aromatic spice, stimulates hair follicle growth in laboratory experiments. They are now directing their efforts toward utilizing this discovery to develop a new treatment for reversing hair loss using natural...
