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Gentle Parodontitis Treatment with Polymer Sticks
A new treatment for severe periodontitis has been developed by scientists at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) in Germany. Currently, patients with severe periodontitis are
New Battery Absorbs CO2 During Charging
A new battery has been developed that can absorb CO2 from the air while charging. The cost per ton of greenhouse gas absorbed ranges from
The enduring popularity of light bulbs
The classic incandescent light bulb was banned by the EU in 2009, yet many of these energy-consuming bulbs still burn in German households. However, switching
Radiation and Shift Work Increase Cancer Risk for Flight Crew
A new study from Harvard University has found that flight attendants and pilots are twice as likely to develop cancer due to high levels of
Man mistakenly declared dead before surgery.
Doctors have successfully induced a patient into a state of suspended animation, using extreme cooling techniques, to perform a life-saving operation. The patient’s brain activity
Flexible Glass Harder Than Steel
Aluminum oxide glass is harder than steel at room temperature, yet flexible. This is achieved by rapidly cooling aluminum oxide (Al2O3), which prevents crystal formation
Ötzi’s Diet Reconstructed
The discovery of a 5,000-year-old mummy in the Ötztal Alps has provided scientists with a wealth of information about the past. The mummy, known as
Nano Coating Saves Water and Keeps Toilets Clean
Every day, approximately 141 billion liters of drinking water are wasted on flushing toilets. However, a new nanocoating for toilets could make them practically self-cleaning
Preventing Cavities with Sugar-Free Gum
Chewing sugar-free gum can reduce the risk of tooth decay by 28%, according to a recent meta-study. However, the exact mechanism behind this effect is
Audible and Tactile Holograms Created
Revolutionary 3D Hologram Technology: Scientists Create Touchable Hologram with Sound Science fiction fans have long awaited the day when hologram technology would become a reality.
