“Just a few more reels/shorts” is what people say before surrendering themselves to hours of being glued onto their mobile devices. This habit, known as doomscrolling, can possess detrimental effects to both the body and the mind. What is Doomscrolling? Doomscrolling is an addictive behavior in which individuals, whether an adolescent teenager or adult, scroll or […]
For the first time in history, doctors have successfully slowed Huntington’s disease, one of the most devastating genetic conditions known to medicine. As of yesterday, clinical trials show the disease’s progression was reduced by an astonishing 75% after treatment. What Is Huntington’s Disease? Huntington’s is a rare genetic disorder that gradually destroys brain cells. Symptoms
Responsible for the 2010 World Cup, Adidas and its engineers decided to deviate from the usual design of a football. Partnered with Loughborough University, the ball’s eight panel design combined with a smooth surface was intended in making a breakthrough in football aerodynamics. They were not wrong about that. In the 55th minute of the
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The fight against climate change increasingly depends on more than just cutting emissions — it also requires new ways to recycle the carbon dioxide already in the atmosphere. One of the most promising strategies is to directly convert CO2 into useful chemicals and fuels, allowing us to limit the amount of new CO2 being released
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While AI dominates the headlines, there’s another breakthrough tech rising behind the scenes. It’s called quantum computing, and it has the potential to completely change the human problem solving process. For years, quantum has been talked about more like science fiction than science. But now, real progress is being made and companies are racing to
It’s no secret that electric vehicles have come a long way in the last decade. They’re quieter, cleaner, and increasingly more capable than their gas chugging counterparts. Despite all the progress, there are two major concerns that dissuade consumers: range anxiety and slow charging. You can maybe make peace with one or the other, but
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Scientists have discovered that the same E. coli bacteria often blamed for food poisoning might also be capable of turning old plastic bottles into paracetamol, the common pain reliever found in Tylenol. Though it sounds like science fiction, a new study published in Nature Chemistry walks through how it works, and it’s surprisingly straightforward. The
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Did you know your fingers wrinkle the same way every time they get wet? It’s one of those oddly familiar things we notice without really questioning, like how your fingertips turn pruney after a long bath or washing dishes for a bit too long. But as it turns out, there’s more science behind this than
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Antibiotic resistance is slowly becoming one of the greatest threats to public health worldwide, as it renders existing treatments ineffective against constantly adapting bacteria. While searching for methods to combat the waning power of antibiotic treatments, scientists have discovered an answer within our own immune systems. Our bodies produce natural antibodies to thwart harmful bacteria
The era of buying a tablet for text-to-speech features might soon be over, as researchers have now designed a foldable, inkjet-printed carbon nanotube (CNT)-based thermoacoustic loudspeaker that works on paper, literally. This upcoming loudspeaker promises to revolutionize audio systems by packaging flexibility, toughness, and superior acoustic quality, all in an ultralight, ultracompact package. As described
