Imagine sticky substances found in nature, like those used by mussels to cling to rocks. Scientists are now creating similar materials called supramolecular adhesives. These aren't just any glues; they're inspired by proteins and nucleic acids from marine creatures and can be used in numerous ways.
The world is seeing a quick increase in myopia, especially in East and Southeast Asia. Experts believe that the environment plays a big role in this, beyond genetics. To tackle this public health issue, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) created M
Scientists are on a mission to pinpoint the exact moment when neurons, grown in a lab, reach full maturity. This time, they're using a nifty tool called Raman spectroscopy and a clever method known as Dynamic Network Biomarker (DNB) analysis. The goal? To spot the critical shift during neuron develo
In four East African countries—Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi—there's a big problem when it comes to anesthesiologists. By 2015, these countries had way too few anesthesiologists. On average, there were only 0. 30 physician anesthesia providers (PAPs) for every 100, 000 people. That's a far cry
Get ready to be thrilled! The latest trailer for 'Safe Harbor', a European crime drama, is here. This show, created by Mark Williams, promises to deliver an action-packed experience. "I wanted to blow stuff up and make sure the stakes are high. That's how you keep viewers hooked, " Williams says. T
Legendary artist Raphael Saadiq is joining the USC Thornton School of Music as the first mentor in their new Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program. This partnership, led by dean Jason King and key instructors, will see Saadiq, known for his work with D’Angelo and Solange, mentoring senior students in the
The digital world has changed the way we connect and entertain ourselves. One of the biggest changes is the rise of social media platforms like Instagram, which are wildly popular among young people. But is all this online time affecting students, especially those studying to become nurses? A recent
Did you know that many eye diseases show signs in the retina before symptoms appear? That's why scientists are working on ways to detect these diseases early. One new method is called Pan-Ret. It's a special system that can spot abnormalities in retinal images without needing lots of labeled data. H
Scientists have come up with a new way to detect harmful substances like chloramphenicol (CP) and furazolidone (FZ) in food, using a special sensor made from carbon paste. This sensor is modified with a chemical called Fmoc-Pro-Phe-OMe, which scientists have carefully characterized using advanced to
Paul Thomas Anderson, the director known for digging deep into California's gritty past, hit a bumpy road with his 2014 film, Inherent Vice. Despite its complex web of lies, drugs, and shattered love, the film bombed at the box office and flew under the radar of critics. Yet, nestled within those fa
