Geert Devenster
Geert Devenster, a Tartu Ülikool graduate, is a dynamic science writer specializing in Physics and Technology. With a knack for simplifying complex topics, he bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and public comprehension. His work reflects a commitment to making science accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.
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Programmed Cells Combat Diabetes
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the University of Geneva have successfully reprogrammed human pancreatic cells to produce insulin, offering hope for new therapies in
Male Hair Loss Not Caused by Testosterone
A long-standing myth among the population and some medical professionals and researchers has been scientifically disproven. According to recent studies, the male hormone testosterone is
Half of German children fear poverty.
Half of the children in Germany between the ages of eight and 14 are afraid of poverty, according to a study by the Bertelsmann Foundation.
Doctors convert cancer cells to fat
Researchers have successfully transformed cancer cells into harmless fat cells, with the added benefit that this treatment can be applied to metastases. The team led
Plastic pollutes our oceans.
The world’s population of around 7.5 billion people generates a significant amount of waste, with the biggest problem being the eight billion tons of plastic
Home Prostate Cancer Test Without Physical Exam
A new urine test has been developed that can reliably detect prostate cancer through biomarkers, potentially replacing the need for physical examinations by doctors. The
Observing Brain Activity in Artificial Mini-Brains
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the University of California San Diego have successfully grown artificial mini-brains with functioning neural networks similar to those of
Crispr Cures HIV-Infected Mice
A new treatment method combining antiviral drugs and the gene-editing tool Crispr may soon offer hope for a cure for HIV-infected individuals. Researchers at the
New hydrogen train replaces diesel
A new hydrogen-powered train, known as the Hydrail, has been unveiled in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The train, manufactured by Alstom, is designed to replace traditional diesel
Fish Bacteria: New Antibiotic Source
Scientists in the United States have discovered substances in fish mucus that can combat numerous antibiotic-resistant pathogens. One bacterium found in the mucus of Pacific