Have you ever noticed how the hands of an ICU nurse and a guitarist can look similar? Both professions require steady hands and a certain level of callousing. In an interactive comic, "True stories from an ICU: Calluses, " a registered nurse named Ernesto Barbieri and illustrator Jess Ruliffson expl
Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, recently led a unique exercise. This wasn’t a typical military drill. Instead, it was a “tabletop” simulation. It involved not just the army but also government agencies and local groups. Why? To test how they’d handle potential escalations from China. You might be
Making leather is a detailed process that turns animal skins into the finished product we use every day. Sadly, this process generates wastewater filled with harmful chemicals. Cleaning this wastewater is crucial to protect both people and the environment. One effective way to do this is through a p
The 17th edition of the annual banned-substance review just came out, and it's all about the latest findings in human sports drug testing. This one covers research published between October 2023 and September 2024. Just like before, the focus is on new ways to detect doping and figure out how certai
You might have heard that cannabis breathalyzers could be coming soon. But let's slow down and take a closer look. The science of measuring cannabis impairment is still in its early stages, and creating a reliable breathalyzer for THC isn't as simple as it sounds. Researchers at the University of Co
Imagine planning an energy network that must withstand storms. Specifically, let's think about one powered by natural gas. How can we make sure it stays up and running during bad weather like hurricanes? This plan involves two main steps. First, figure out where to place stronger power lines, small
The American Journal of Nursing (AJN) has hit a massive milestone—it's turning 125! That's right, this trusted voice in the nursing field has been around for a century and a quarter. But what does that really mean? Well, it's more than just a number. It's a testament to the journal's dedication to n
Do you know how often people wear contact lenses? This question has been asked annually in an international survey for the past 30 years, starting in 1996 and continuing up to 2025. This ongoing survey is like a time capsule, giving us a glimpse into how contact lens prescribing habits have changed
Potassium channels, like Kv1. 3, are crucial for immune cell functions, but their role in osteoarthritis (OA) isn't well-known. Surprisingly, this channel is upregulated in macrophages exposed to LPS and in human OA synovium compared to non-OA samples. Scientists found that blocking Kv1. 3 with Sti
Palm kernel meal (PKM) is tough for non-ruminant animals to digest due to its high fibre content, mostly mannan. A new way to tackle this problem is by using bacteria to break down these fibres. Scientists found a powerful bacteria called Bacillus subtilis F6 that can effectively degrade mannan. In
