Chinese scientists have bad news on having babies in space. But there is a silver lining
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Newswise — Researchers have found an ingenious way to make soft robots and wearable technology more than three times more powerful by harnessing the surface tension of a tiny liquid metal droplet smaller than a rain droplet. Their breakthrough, demonstrated in a new study led by the University of Bristol, with collaboration of North Carolina…
The patient: A 14-year-old boy in the United Kingdom The symptoms: The teen was brought to his family’s general practitioner because he felt unusually tired. His doctor asked about the boy’s eating habits and described him as a “fussy eater” in notes from the appointment. The doctor also indicated that the teen had no symptoms…
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer and the oldest woman ever to go to space, died this past week. She was 87. She passed away on Wednesday, June 8th, at her apartment in an assisted living facility in Grapevine, a suburb of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. According to her caregiver, City Councilwoman Duff O’Dell, Funk…
The use of nicotine pouches is increasing among teenagers and young adults in the U.S. As researchers who study nicotine use among young people and develop strategies to prevent it, we worry these discreet products might be driving a new public health crisis. It may be that more and more teens are becoming addicted to…
World Central Kitchen condemns deadly air strike on aid driver, calls for accountability amid escalating Gaza violence. Multiple Israeli attacks have killed at least 10 people in Gaza in 24 hours as violence persists despite a United States-brokered “ceasefire”, according to medical sources. At least four of the Palestinians were killed on Thursday, with several…
By Biodun Busari The Nigerian Academy of Science has called on journalists to play a more active role in raising public awareness about climate change, describing the media as a critical partner in protecting public health and promoting climate resilience in the country. The call was made on Thursday during a media roundtable organised by…