Envision something minuscule, such as an ant. A nanometer is one-millionth of a millimeter, and nanotechnology is the study of tiny structures that are typically 4 million times smaller than an ant. Nanotechnology has been applied in various fields such as medicine, energy conservation, and electronics. The application of nanotechnology within the field of medicine […]
Astronomers have looked to telescopes as the most powerful tool for planetary and interstellar observation since their conception in the 17th century. Peering up at the sky from the ground, these telescopes facilitated the discovery of the Solar System planets and their moons, many types of stars, and distant galaxies. But in 1990, one telescope
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It might sound like science fiction, but the future of 3D-printed organs is closer than one would imagine. New innovations in printing technology are making leaps in implants or grafts possible. One day, it might even be possible to replace major sections of the heart using cells from a patients’ own body. One day, it
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When a doctor calls time of death on a 35-year-old female lying motionless on a stretcher, it is usually definite. He has watched the patient’s vital functions slowly cease, giving him the needed certainty to call the time at which physiologic death has occurred. These types of cases, where death occurs in the presence of
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Telepathy may no longer be pseudoscience. New technological frontiers are pushing the boundaries of human capability, edging scientific fiction closer to scientific reality. One such feasible experience is direct brain-to-brain collaboration. In 2015, researchers at the University of Washington explored such information exchange but were limited by the need for physical interaction with interfaces (taking
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Since the first successful kidney transplant in 1954, human-to-human organ transplantation has remained the best method of treatment for most patients with late-stage organ failure. Although medicine has rapidly advanced since 1954 — including innovations from the insulin pump to CT scans — the fundamental problem of allotransplantation has yet to be resolved: the number
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Over the summer, two independent collaborations of solar physicists published breakthrough papers within months of each other, furthering our understanding of the mechanics of solar flares and how to predict them. With just four years until peak activity in the sun’s 11-year solar cycle, the ability to predict potentially dangerous solar flares is more crucial
It often seems like finding the perfect running shoes is more strenuous than running a race. Do you have high, low, or medium pronation? Do you heal or toe strike? What’s your weekly mileage? What type of ground are you running on? With all of the options on the market, choosing the right pair can
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Alzheimer’s disease is a vicious illness most often characterized by drastic decline in cognitive function including memory loss and confusion — frequently causing severe emotional stress for the affected along with their family and friends. Fortunately, recent technology, called gamma band neural stimulation, has emerged, showing promise of having a significant impact on Alzheimer’s. Although
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