Aggressive blood pressure control may prevent common heart condition
Heart conduction disorders can lead to serious or fatal complications, including complete heart block or heart failure. One of the most common forms of heart conduction disorders is left ventricular conduction disease. This occurs when there is an electrical blockage of the heart’s normal electrical…
Scientists find link between photosynthesis and ‘fifth state of matter’
Scientists at the University of Chicago have discovered that the behavior of energy particles in photosynthesis is similar to that of an exotic state of matter known as exciton condensates. Photosynthesis is a process that occurs when a photon from the sun strikes a leaf,…
Wearable patch monitors deep tissue with ultrasound
A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a new method that uses ultrasound to examine the biomechanical properties of tissues in a non-invasive manner. The method can help detect and manage pathophysiological conditions, track the evolution of lesions and…
How much water in whiskey is too much?
Whisky enthusiasts know that adding a little water can sometimes enhance the flavor of their drink, but a recent study led by researchers at Washington State University shows that there’s a limit to how much water should be added. According to the study, adding more…
Brain study shows how mind and body are connected
A new study reveals a literal linkage of body and mind in the structure of the brain, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The researchers found that parts of the brain that control movement are plugged into networks involved…
Study finds sleep problems in dogs with dementia
A recent study has shown that elderly dogs with dementia experience similar sleep disruptions to humans with dementia. Researchers from North Carolina State University performed electroencephalography, or EEGs, on 28 elderly dogs to investigate whether brain-wave readings during sleep correlated with signs of cognitive decline….
The Electric Conversations of Mushrooms After a Rainfall
Move over, birds and bees. Mushrooms may have just become the new romantic symbol of the forest. Scientists have discovered that fungi generate electrical signals, which can be used to communicate with each other and transfer vital nutrients to trees. It’s like a natural underground…
At-home oxygen plus vaping can lead to burns, explosions, even death
In a world where electronic cigarettes are considered a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, researchers have uncovered a new danger associated with vaping: the risk of igniting supplemental oxygen. Steven Kahn, chief of burn surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, and his colleagues…
CryoSat Reveals Disturbing Global Glacier Ice Decline
Glaciers worldwide have shrunk by a total of 2% in just 10 years, and it’s because of higher air temperatures, according to a recent study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters. Thanks to ESA’s CryoSat satellite and a breakthrough way of using its data,…
Mouse Study Suggests an Unexpected Link Between Nose-Picking And Alzheimer’s
A study from 2022 has discovered that picking your nose might have some unexpected consequences. According to the research, there is a possible link between nose-picking and the likelihood of developing dementia. Apparently, when you damage the internal tissues of your nose by digging too…