Imagine learning how to administer chemotherapy without any real-world risks. That's what a group of nursing students did, thanks to a smartphone virtual reality (VR) training program. This study looked into how well nursing students accepted this new way of learning. The VR training was designed t
In the movie "Nickel Boys, " director RaMell Ross did something unique. Instead of the usual camera angles, he decided to show the story from one character's point of view – Turner, played by Brandon Wilson. This isn't just a fancy trick. It means the camera, operated by Sam Ellison, sticks with Tur
Imagine having a smart assistant that can help you spot mental health issues early. That's what AI is doing in mental health services. Professionals and patients alike are getting a boost from these intelligent tools. They're great at detecting problems, making precise diagnoses, planning treatments
Growing III-V nanowires (NW) on silicon (Si) substrates is a tricky task. Scientists often rely on guesswork and different interpretations of important steps, like preparing the sample and forming the Au-Si alloy in the growth reactor. To make high-performance electronic devices that combine the bes
Have you ever wondered how big events in the gaming world can affect sales? The recent announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 seems to have had just that effect. Despite the Steam Deck being a hit among PC gamers, its sales took a brief dive after Nintendo's big reveal. For a week, the Steam Deck dro
Growing up in the Arctic Circle, you wouldn't expect to end up revolutionizing real estate with cryptocurrency in Hawaii. Yet, that's exactly what happened. The journey started with a fascination for technology in a cold, remote town. From there, it evolved into a drive to challenge old systems and
Ever wondered what makes real estate professionals switch to blockchain technology? A recent study in China looked into this, surveying 311 buyers and sellers. They found that how useful and easy-to-use blockchain seems, plus concerns about data privacy, really matter. Also, if blockchain fits well
Scientists have been looking for a single molecule sensor that can detect multiple analytes easily. Here comes Lophine, with its new azo dye sensor that can change colors in the presence of various metal ions. It's like a chameleon, but for metals! The cool thing is that it responds differently base
Imagine this: a bunch of hugely powerful tech CEOs traded their usual casual outfits for suits and ties to watch Donald Trump's re-inauguration. Sitting right there were big names like Mark Zuckerberg from Meta, Sundar Pichai from Google, and Jeff Bezos from Amazon. Also present were Elon Musk, who’
Ever heard of a tumor that sounds like something from a mystery novel? A solitary plasmacytoma is just that. It's a unusual tumor where malignant plasma cells cluster in one spot, either in soft tissue or bone, without causing any wider trouble in the body. Doctors took a step back and reviewed old
