The rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum has unlocked a mountain of detailed transaction data. Unlike traditional cash, this data allows for in-depth research into detecting unusual activities, combating money laundering, and understanding user behavior. One way to analyze this vast am
Imagine you have a secret diary with pages that need to be shared between different people. Blockchain technology is like a highly secure diary system that lets you control who sees your pages. When it comes to our health records, this control is vital. We don't want just anyone snooping around our
In December 2022, scientists in Botswana found a new sublineage of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, called FN. 1. This variant was discovered in samples from a few places in the Greater Gaborone district. To understand more about this new variant, researchers looked at its spread around the world an
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
Climate shifts and global tensions are making Europe's power grid resilience a hot topic. One clever solution is voluntary demand response, which helps balance power supply and demand during energy shortages or surplus from renewables. An open data service called Interoperable Recommender is making
Scientists have been trialing a new signal-processing image analysis technology in hospitals to check out suspicious colored moles that were sent for biopsies. This technology, called Moletest, was tested on an iPadPro11 by using four different versions of its analysis software. The main goal was to
Pyoderma gangrenosum, or PG, is a skin condition where ulcers grow quickly and hurt a lot. These ulcers have edges that look like they're melting away. The tricky part about PG is that there's no one-size-fits-all treatment. Doctors find it tough because there's not enough solid evidence to guide th
Wetlands and deltas are crucial for our planet, especially as sea levels rise. One way they cope is by trapping tiny bits of mud, called suspended solids, to build up their surfaces. Scientists often use special cameras on planes to map these solids. However, the recipes they use to make sense of th
Health data is super important for research and making patient care better, but it's also very complex. To use it well, we need to understand the paths patients take through healthcare services. This involves how data is collected, stored, and then looked at. In the UK, neuroscience centers are tryi
Imagine you're a person with diabetes (PWD) in France. You're using one of those insulin delivery systems (IDS) to manage your health. You might be using something like multiple daily injections, or maybe you've got a tubeless pump, a tubed pump, or even a hybrid closed loop system. Now, let's talk
