Imagine every step you take generating electricity—that’s the magic behind Pavegen’s innovative floor tiles. These tiles harness kinetic energy from footsteps, converting it into usable power. Each footstep produces a small but measurable amount of energy, enough to power LED lights or sensors. In bustling areas like train stations or shopping malls, where thousands tread...
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a very aggressive and hard-to-treat brain cancer. Even with improvements in surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, most patients don’t survive long, so researchers are looking for new ways to fight it. One idea gaining attention is the ketogenic diet, a high-fat, low-carb eating plan, and whether it could help manage GBM. A...
Celebrities are embracing full-body MRI scans as a way to catch health problems early. High-profile figures like Kim Kardashian have promoted these scans, fueling public interest. Unlike traditional checkups, full-body MRIs offer a detailed look inside the body without invasive procedures. For celebrities, who often have demanding schedules, this one-and-done approach to screening feels efficient....
Bird flu has been a looming threat recently, and public health officials are reporting more and more cases. H5N1 has impacted birds, livestock, and humans alike across multiple continents. The first fatal human case of bird flu was reported in Louisiana recently, but health experts believe that public health risks still remain low. All the...
A new scam is threatening smartphone users, one so effective that the FBI has issued an urgent warning to iPhone and Android users across the country. Federal officials are advising to immediately hang up when receiving suspicious calls – it could compromise your bank accounts and personal data. Scammers are becoming increasingly more sophisticated, and...
Metformin, a commonly prescribed drug for diabetes, is known for its significant impact on blood sugar management and affordability – aka it is effective, efficient, and inexpensive. Normally, this would be a big win for a medication. However, despite these advantages, there is a growing trend of individuals discontinuing its use. This is largely due...
Cancer is a diagnosis that no one wants to hear. Anyone who has survived cancer themselves or who has watched a loved one manage the disease would likely shudder at the word itself. While we can do our best to prevent cancer, sometimes, despite all efforts, it still develops. Current cancer treatment methods are often...
Cyber threats are ever-evolving, finding new ways to gain access to our personal information. The newest threat that’s emerged is known as “mishing.” This form of cyber attack specifically targets mobile phones and represents a notable shift in cybercrime strategies. This poses unique challenges not only for individual users but organizations too. Understanding Mishing: Beyond...
Since the beginning of religious teaching, the concept of the devil and hell has terrified humanity. Through the ages, popular culture and religious tradition have depicted the devil as a red-skinned, fiery-horned demon. Theologian and author Jared Brock has however challenged this, claiming that we may be far from correct about hell and Satan. Revisiting...
Near-death experiences are often met with skepticism, and doubt, especially when those who claim to have had them have no actual evidence to back up their story. For one such person, Zach Tavcar, an image emerged that would remarkably validate his surreal experience, defying the conventional. A Life-Changing Diagnosis A life coach and personal trainer...
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, have become a significant environmental and health concern in recent years. These particles are almost everywhere, found in almost every facet of our world: in oceans, soil, air, and even in the food and water we consume. The impact of microplastics on human health is...
The pursuit of clean, limitless energy has seen another record broken recently. The Chinese Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), commonly referred to as their “Artificial Sun,” has shattered previous records by having plasma kept temperatures over 100 million degrees Celsius for over 17 minutes. This was achieved just last month on January 20, and represents...