Credit: PixabayHumans are naturally social creatures, thriving on connection, communication, and shared experiences that shape our identities and create a sense of belonging. However, in today’s fast-paced, digital world, feelings of loneliness and social isolation have become disturbingly widespread.The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the widespread nature of loneliness, with approximately 25 percent...
Credit: PixabayIf you've ever had a blood test ordered by a doctor, chances are it included a complete blood count (CBC). As one of the most common medical tests worldwide, CBCs are performed billions of times each year to diagnose conditions and monitor overall health.Despite their widespread use, the way clinicians interpret CBC results...
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...
High-res photoacoustic imaging tech has been shrunk to fit in a watchLei Xi/SUSTechResearchers have devised a compact version of photoacoustic imaging systems, offering a detailed view into the body, previously hindered by their bulky size. The miniaturized version fits into a watch, with its hardware housed in a backpack of comparable weight to an...
Credit: PixaobayThe preserved specimens of amber display distinct mouthparts that are currently found only in female individualsA mosquito is probably female if you swat it on your arm or neck. Only female mosquitoes feed on blood, providing the protein they need to develop eggs. Males consume plant fluids and nectar as females' skin-piercing mouthparts...
