WETENSCHAP EN TECHNOLOGIE BL – 3

by Ojonugwa Usman, Oktay Ozkan, Chinazaekpere Nwani, Festus Victor Bekun, Andrew Adewale Alola Even though the effect of oil price shocks on macroeconomics has been extensively investigated, the literature on how efficiency in household energy use affect crude oil price volatility is yet explored. This study unveils whether household energy... Read more »

by Eun Jung Oh, Jae-Geum Shim, Suyong Jeon, Eun Ah Cho, Sung Hyun Lee, Taeho Jeong, Jin Hee Ahn Background Proper anesthesia management is required to maintain immobilization and stable breathing of the patient to improve catheter contact and stability during catheter ablation for PVI. However, it remains unclear whether... Read more »

by Maman Setiawan, Rina Indiastuti, Nury Effendi This research freshly investigates the effect of business competition on national welfare in Indonesia. This research uses business competition index data obtained from the Indonesia Competition Commission (KPPU) and welfare indicators data collected from the Indonesian Bureau of Central Statistics (BPS) at the... Read more »

by Richard Junior Zapata Dongo, Diletta Fontana, Luca Mologni, Juan Enrique Faya Castillo, Stefany Fiorella Infante Varillas The anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) oncoprotein plays a crucial role in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by activating signaling pathways involved in cell proliferation and survival through constitutive phosphorylation. While first-line crizotinib can... Read more »

by Natalia Albuja-Quintana, Aida M. Chisaguano-Tonato, Maria E. Herrera-Fontana, Sandra Figueroa-Samaniego, José M. Alvarez-Suarez Obesity, a complex metabolic chronic illness, is commonly accompanied by an excessive production of free radicals, which influences the development of its comorbidities. Uric acid is commonly linked to pro-oxidant effects on human health. Though recent... Read more »

by Maryam Al Kaabi, Nancy A. ElNaker, Nila Jan, Michael A. Ochsenkühn, Shady A. Amin, Lina F. Yousef, Ahmed F. Yousef This study aimed to evaluate the potential of phytochemicals from two native UAE plant species, Arthrocnemum macrostachyum and Tamarix nilotica, as anti-cancer agents. The plant extracts were obtained using... Read more »

by Michael C. Cavallaro, Michelle L. Hladik, R. Shane McMurry, Samantha Hittson, Leon K. Boyles, W. Wyatt Hoback Among the most immediate drivers of American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus Olivier) declines, nontarget toxicity to pesticides is poorly understood. Acute, episodic exposure to neonicotinoid insecticides at environmentally relevant concentrations is linked... Read more »

by Kate Summer, Qi Guo, Lei Liu, Bronwyn Barkla, Sarah Giles, Kirsten Benkendorff Discovering new antibiotics and increasing the efficacy of existing antibiotics are priorities to address antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial proteins and peptides (AMPPs) are considered among the most promising antibiotic alternatives and complementary therapies. Here, we build upon previous... Read more »

by Magdalena Druszczynska, Michał Seweryn, Sebastian Wawrocki, Anna Pankowska, Anastasiia Kulbachko, Magdalena Jurczak, Magdalena Kowalewska-Pietrzak Background Accurate diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in children continues to be challenging, primarily due to the low bacterial load characteristic of the disease and the obstacles in collecting sputum samples. Furthermore, detecting cases of latent... Read more »

by Yan Ling Tay, Mohd Azzuan Ahmad, Nor Hamdan Mohamad Yahaya, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh Background Photobiomodulation, specifically high-energy photobiomodulation therapy (H-PBMT), is gaining recognition as a promising non-invasive intervention for managing knee osteoarthritis (KOA). While H-PBMT has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing pain and improving physical function, most evidence to... Read more »

by Biban Gill, Jocelyn M. Wessels, Christina L. Hayes, Jenna Ratcliffe, Junic Wokuri, Elizabeth Ball, Gregor Reid, Rupert Kaul, Jesleen Rana, Muna Alkhaifi, Wangari Tharao, Fiona Smaill, Charu Kaushic Background A dysbiotic vaginal microbiome (VMB) is associated with clinical conditions such as bacterial vaginosis (BV) and an increased risk of... Read more »

by Mesfin Abebe, Yordanos Sisay Asgedom, Amanuel Yosef Gebrekidan, Tsion Mulat Tebeje Introduction Antenatal depression, ranging from mild to severe, is influenced by hormonal changes during pregnancy and childbearing years, making it a significant public health issue. Antenatal depression, with its far-reaching effects on mothers, infants, and children, continues to... Read more »

by Leonie A. K. Loeffler, Sophie Isabelle Lambert, Lea Bouché, Martin Klasen, Saša Sopka, Lina Vogt, COMPAS Consortium Objectives Promoting resilience, the ability to withstand and overcome challenging situations, is crucial for maintaining the performance of healthcare systems. Unique challenges faced by healthcare facilities in border regions render them particularly... Read more »

by Hao Zhang, Liping Kuang, Qiang Wan Background Both dietary magnesium and serum magnesium are associated with the prognosis of diabetic patients. However, the impact of the magnesium depletion score (MDS), which assesses systemic magnesium deficiency, on the prognosis of diabetic patients remains unclear. This cohort study aims to explore... Read more »

Time expansion experiences alter our perception during intense situations, making seconds feel like minutes, linked to cognitive processing and altered states of consciousness.... Read more »

Research reveals that social interactions boost immune health and reduce disease risks, with loneliness linked to specific proteins affecting well-being.... Read more »

A study reveals that environmental stressors, like financial difficulties, significantly lower consumer interest in beauty and luxury products for both men and women.... Read more »

Bilingualism may protect against hippocampal shrinkage in Alzheimer’s patients, suggesting it helps maintain brain structure amid cognitive decline.... Read more »

A study from Tulane University reveals that the Mediterranean diet may boost memory and cognitive function in young adults by positively altering gut bacteria.... Read more »

A study finds that humor in parenting strengthens parent-child bonds and enhances parenting effectiveness, with many parents eager to incorporate it into their approach.... Read more »

Recent research shows that higher self-consciousness in teenagers is linked to increased binge drinking, but this behavior tends to decline with age and confidence.... Read more »

Recent research reveals that inadequate sleep impairs the brain's ability to manage unwanted thoughts, linking memory regulation to emotional well-being.... Read more »

Conscious breathing reduces stress, anxiety, and depression while promoting better sleep and overall well-being through mindful, optimal breathing practices.... Read more »

Russian Roulette is deadly game that likely spawned from a work of fiction.... Read more »

Misinformation isn’t just a problem — it’s a political strategy.... Read more »

A gut microbe could naturally regulate sugar cravings and blood sugar levels, offering a promising alternative to drugs like Ozempic.... Read more »

Think twice before reaching for 'Viagra honey'. Beyond being a scam, this adulterated honey poses significant health risks.... Read more »

For now, one thing's for sure: there's no turning back on this technology.... Read more »

So far, there is one confirmed case of the Marburg virus in the area and some unconfirmed deaths.... Read more »

After years of efforts, rare pea-sized snails found only on the Desertas Islands have been brought back from the brink of extinction.... Read more »

Even bathroom habits can reveal the social lives of our closest relatives.... Read more »

It seems AI assistants that can solve advanced problems could be around the corner; but what does that really mean for us?... Read more »

Rural areas, not cityscapes, seem to be the ideal areas for electric vehicles to reduce daily emissions.... Read more »

The surprising paradigm shift could lead to much more protective sunscreens and effective skin treatments.... Read more »

As AI pushes the boundaries of chip design, it raises a dilemma: can we trust systems we don’t fully understand?... Read more »

For the first time, we have a diagnostic method that can detect breast cancer at stage 1a.... Read more »

How two new strange infinities challenge mathematical order.... Read more »

It seems like such a straightforward idea that it’s surprising no one has attempted it before: mapping everything from subatomic particles to superclusters on a chart based on mass and radius. Now that someone has, the results pose intriguing—and perhaps slightly unsettling—questions.This groundbreaking chart was created by Dr. Charles Lineweaver... Read more »

When we are reading, conversing, or listening to a book, our brain continually tries to predict the next word, much like the autocomplete feature on your phone. Our brains continually make predictions at several levels, from meaning and grammar to individual speech sounds, in contrast to speech recognition algorithms. In... Read more »

20 individuals in all had the implants, and after two years, some or all of their eyesight had returned. https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-0957624760895905 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After receiving implants made of pigskin protein, the eyesight of twenty patients with sick or damaged corneas significantly improved. All of the patients in Iran... Read more »

People who experience severe stress and turbulence occasionally go through a significant shift. They experience a fresh feeling of well-being, meaning, and gratitude for life. Their interactions deepen and become more personal. They have a sense of awakening and more intense life. In my most recent book Extraordinary Awakenings, I... Read more »

According to an analysis by academics at The University of New Mexico that was published in Scientific Reports, the climate change effects of mining the digital currency Bitcoin are more equivalent to those of extracting and refining crude oil than they are to mining gold. https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-0957624760895905 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||... Read more »

According to the Japanese corporation Obayashi, a space elevator will be built by 2050. The elevator will go 96,000 kilometers (60,000 miles) into space, carrying passengers and cargo to a brand-new space station. It will serve as a port for the transportation of personnel to Mars and other planets. https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-0957624760895905... Read more »

The greatest possibility for an ocean world with sloshing water so far looks to be an exoplanet that is only 100 light-years away from Earth. https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-0957624760895905 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Its size and mass data indicate a density profile that is compatible with a large, liquid ocean. Its name... Read more »

He is not giving up. https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-0957624760895905 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Avi Loeb of Harvard University has long hypothesized that there is a possibility that 'Oumuamua, a strange object that visited our solar system in 2017, was an extraterrestrial spaceship that stopped by for a visit. A disputed theory among... Read more »

The Slow Mo Guys, famed for their slow-motion recordings, visited Caltech this time to use the quickest camera in existence. What did they specifically want to shoot? The speed of light is 10 trillion frames per second. https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-0957624760895905 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); They often employ superb cameras, but to... Read more »

Promising Pre-Clinical Results in the Killing of Cancer Cells Resistant to Current KRAS-Targeted Treatments from UCSF Study https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-0957624760895905 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The human immune system is notably adept at avoiding tumor cells, who construct physical barriers, don masks, and use molecular cunning to restrain the immune system. Researchers... Read more »

Up to -22 degrees Fahrenheit, the Starlink dish can survive severe temperatures. With the addition of Antarctica, one of the world's most isolated locations, Starlink internet service is now accessible from all seven continents. Starlink is now on all seven continents! In such a remote location like Antarctica, this capability... Read more »

Neutrino signatures, or phantom particles that infrequently communicate with one another, were inadvertently discovered in the LHC in 2021. Physicists have now established that they exist. https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-0957624760895905 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the biggest atom smasher in the world, physicists have for the first time produced and identified high-energy... Read more »

On Friday, a huge "hole" in the sun could blast spectacular displays of the Northern Lights into the skies over the most northern US states. https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-0957624760895905 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As a torrent of electrically charged particles known as "solar wind" strikes the poles and interacts with molecules in... Read more »

Since decades, people have debated whether or not artificial intelligence would one day destroy humanity. In 2021, experts gave their opinion on whether or not humans will be able to govern a highly advanced computer super-intelligence. The response? Nearly certainly not. https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-0957624760895905 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The problem is... Read more »

The digital age is indeed the content king, and guest posting is one way to boost your website’s... Read more »

The integration of artificial intelligence in resume and cover letter creation offers significant advantages. AI-driven tools can analyze... Read more »

Drug discovery is one of the most complex and costly pursuits in modern science. It takes an average... Read more »

Cybersecurity isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a critical component of every organization. As technology grows more advanced, so... Read more »

Mobile wallet software has become a cornerstone of the digital payments industry, allowing users to store, manage, and... Read more »

Instagram is a leading social media app. More than 500 million of its 2M+ accounts are active daily... Read more »

U.S. President Donald Trump has rescinded a 2023 executive order enacted by his predecessor, Joe Biden, which was... Read more »

By most accounts, Ukraine doesn’t really have a functioning navy. Yes, they have some boats. And yes, the... Read more »

The launch of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new cryptocurrency ‘meme coins’ has sent shockwaves through the digital asset... Read more »

More research is uncovering the role that gender can play in disease development and symptomatology, and we’re only... Read more »

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a climate-friendly covering for walls and ceilings that temporarily stores moisture, creating... Read more »

An international team of researchers has examined wind energy’s environmental, social, economic, and legal aspects. In this interview,... Read more »

Main battle tanks are becoming very heavy. This is because they need extremely thick and resilient armour. The... Read more »

The Shahed-136 is an Iranian loitering munition. It is a large long-range kamikaze drone, designed to be cheap... Read more »