WETENSCHAP EN TECHNOLOGIE BL – 3

by Deng Zhao, Xu Dongmei, Zhou Yutao, Daun Wei... Read more »

by Uchhwas Banik, Muhammad Nurul Huda, Mohammad Harun-Ur-Rashid, Razu Ahmmed, Md. Anowar Hosen, Mohammad Ismail Plastic consumption has become pervasive in modern society, with over 300 million metric tonnes produced annually worldwide, contributing significantly to municipal waste. In Bangladesh, where annual per capita plastic use has risen to 22 kg... Read more »

by Weixuan Wang, Junhui Wu, Shaomei Shang Background Drawing on data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study, this research provides the first systematic assessment of the burden and trends of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among the global population aged 75 years and over between 1990 and 2021.... Read more »

by Jenny Paola Alfaro-García, Julieta María Ramírez-Mejía, Paola Rojas-Estevez, Diego Alejandro Álvarez-Díaz, Geysson Javier Fernández, Carlos Alberto Orozco-Castaño, Boris Anghelo Rodríguez-Rey, Juan Carlos Gallego-Gómez, Miguel Vicente-Manzanares Dengue virus (DENV) represents a growing global health challenge with billions of people at risk. Severe Dengue (SD), a complication of DENV infection that... Read more »

by Selamawit Hirpa, Noreen Dadirai Mdege, Terefe Gelibo Argefa, Selam Abraham Kassa, Wakgari Deressa Background Tobacco advertising and promotion remain major drivers of tobacco use, particularly at points of sale (PoS). Ethiopia has enacted comprehensive tobacco control laws, including bans on TAPS at PoS. However, little is known about how... Read more »

by Min Sup Lim, Chansoo Park, Eunji Lee, Sun-Young Ko, Woong Sik Jang Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of acute respiratory tract infections, particularly in infants, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals. RSV is classified into two major subtypes, RSV A and RSV B, which co-circulate seasonally and... Read more »

by Oliver Mendoza-Cano, Xóchitl Trujillo, Mónica Ríos-Silva, Jaime Alberto Bricio-Barrios, Agustin Lugo-Radillo, Rosa Tapia-Vargas, Jesús Venegas-Ramírez, Eder Fernando Ríos-Bracamontes, Herguin Benjamin Cuevas-Arellano, Yolitzy Cárdenas, Raúl Aquino-Santos, Iris Anecxi Jiménez-Vieyra, Juan Manuel Uribe-Ramos, Verónica Benites-Godínez, Teresa Evangelina Martínez-Díaz, Mario López-Rojas, Annel García-Solórzano, Efrén Murillo-Zamora Background Mexico has experienced escalating dengue transmission... Read more »

by Josh M. Colston, Bin Fang, Vazira Ahmedjonova, Nasif Hossain, Prakrut Kansara, Francesca Schiaffino, Malena K. Nong, Adhvikaa Ambikapathi Revathi, Ben Zaitchik, Pavel Chernyavskiy, Venkataraman Lakshmi, Margaret N. Kosek Animal husbandry is widely practiced on the household scale in communities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and, while having economic... Read more »

by Su Jin Lee, Young-Sil An, Joon-Key Yoon, Bok-Nam Park, Yong-Jin Park Objective This study aimed to evaluate the incremental diagnostic yield of bone scintigraphy (BS) performed after standard radiologic imaging (SRI) modalities, including radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, in patients with fall trauma presenting to a Level... Read more »

by Zhonghan Wu, Jianyang Li, Shitan Mao, Jingtao Lu, Yao Zhao, Shuisheng Yu, Dasheng Tian, Juehua Jing, Rongguang Ao, Xinzhong Xu... Read more »

by Ivaan Pitua, Kim Andrew Otto, Kiragga Denis Lwembawo, Kaweesi Calvin Nantalaga, Maria Gabriella Nampiinga, Michael Ndyomugabe, James Nelson Okema Introduction Approximately 39.9 million people are living with HIV worldwide, most in sub-Saharan Africa. Effective antiretroviral therapy has shifted attention to metabolic comorbidities, and emerging evidence links integrase inhibitors such... Read more »

by Karthik S, Sharath B N, Abhishek Agarwal, Madhu P, Yashas Gowda T G, Rajesh T N Slurry erosion significantly affects the durability of fluid-handling components in hydroelectric, mining, petroleum, and chemical industries. This study presents the design and preliminary laboratory-scale evaluation of a Venturi-based slurry jet erosion test rig... Read more »

by Mohamad Zulfikrie Abas, Norshahiratul Atiqah Mohd Zaidi, Pei Jia Lee, Xin Rou Teh, Kim Sui Wan, Azah Abdul Samad, Huan Keat Chan, Sheamini Sivasampu, Swee Hung Ang Background Diabetes is a major health concern in Malaysia, yet no comprehensive review has assessed the quality of care for these patients.... Read more »

by Dan Kambayashi, Shota Suzuki, Masayoshi Hirohara Background Pharmacists are expanding their participation in veterinary healthcare teams and assuming roles beyond traditional dispensing duties. However, the scope of these collaborative practices and the degree of mutual recognition vary substantially across regions. Objectives This scoping review aimed to organize the existing... Read more »

Plants might look peaceful, but honestly, they’ve got some wild tricks up their sleeves. They use all sorts of defenses to keep animals and tough weather at bay. Some of these strategies are so clever, you’ll probably find yourself a bit surprised. Let’s check out seven plant defenses that honestly... Read more »

People usually see flowers as decorations, but honestly, a lot of them taste great and work well in meals. You might have some edible flowers growing in your yard right now and not even realize it. These flowers can bring new flavors and colors to your food. It’s a fun... Read more »

Flowers have woven themselves into human stories for thousands of years. People across many cultures have used them to spin tales about gods, heroes, and magical happenings. These stories give flowers a meaning that goes way beyond their looks. Here’s how six flowers connect to ancient myths and legends that... Read more »

Sometimes, growing plants just feels complicated, right? If you’re short on time or dealing with a tricky garden space, picking plants that thrive almost anywhere can make life so much easier. These tough plants shrug off rough weather, poor soil, and a bit of neglect, so you get a better... Read more »

Nature never really runs out of surprises, especially with plants. Maybe you think you know what a flower or a leaf should look like, but honestly, some plants just love to break the rules and remind us how weird and creative life actually is. These botanical oddities show that plants... Read more »

Plants have a way of surprising us with their wild sizes, ancient ages, and some pretty weird traits. From tiny water lilies to trees that tower over everything, the world of botany is honestly more fascinating than most people realize. When you learn about these record-breaking plants, you start to... Read more »

Flowers have played a role in sacred rituals across countless cultures for ages. They’re not just pretty—these blooms often hold deep meaning and symbolize powerful spiritual ideas. When you start learning about these flowers, you get a peek into how people everywhere try to connect with something greater than themselves.... Read more »

Blooming patterns show up everywhere—in gardens, in wild places, even in technology. Still, a lot of these patterns leave scientists scratching their heads. Maybe you’ve noticed how some flowers open with a twist or how certain plants seem to have their own style. These patterns aren’t just pretty; they actually... Read more »

Gardens have always played a huge part in the story of botany and plant study. Some historic gardens ended up becoming hotspots for scientific discovery and the rescue of rare plants. These places shaped how we understand and care for the natural world. Honestly, it’s wild to think how much... Read more »

Researchers redesigned a hard plastic so it can be broken down and rebuilt.... Read more »

Bricked inside a fireplace, a lost book survived long after its borrower.... Read more »

China's relationship with sand is simply dazzling.... Read more »

Miniature carvings deepen the mystery of humanity’s early artists.... Read more »

The Iron Age skull could have been nailed to either instill fear or rever the dead.... Read more »

Could a weekly match on the court be the secret to a longer, healthier life?... Read more »

Ancient enzymes reveal how evolution shaped cannabis chemistry, and how scientists may harness it.... Read more »

The world has found ways to adapt without crude from the Strait of Hormuz. Experts say that won’t last.... Read more »

This is the first evidence that the mineral garnet may have been formed within the crust of Mars itself, heralding clues to the planet’s complex history.... Read more »

A microscopic grain preserved an atomic structure created inside Hiroshima’s fireball.... Read more »

Laser scans revealed a Roman stronghold overlooking the battlefield where an Alpine people lost their freedom.... Read more »

A 30-minute heat blast mobilized white blood cells—and hinted at a wider payoff.... Read more »

Cult classic Japanese monster films offer an unusual map of Trump-era politics.... Read more »

It's not clear what's going to happen with the structure now.... Read more »

Due to foreign aid coming from many different countries and their own domestic ingenuity, Ukraine now operates probably... Read more »

Do you remember how payphones gradually disappeared as mobile phones became universal? For years, people wondered why the... Read more »

After a particularly hard time, it appears that Russia has at least partially stabilized its fuel supply situation.... Read more »

The Production Gap The Pentagon official building America’s domestic drone industry says the effort is still in its... Read more »

Statistics in a huge war is a tricky business. Estimates of losses vary widely, and each source relies... Read more »

Medical imaging plays a pivotal role in today’s healthcare system. CT scans, ultrasounds, X-rays, MRIs, and other diagnostic... Read more »

Counter-Strike 2 has one of the largest virtual item economies in gaming, and underneath the cosmetics sits a... Read more »

Tensions along NATO’s eastern flank have been rising for months. Intelligence services in the United States, the United... Read more »

A near-fifteen-hour cloud failure in the Netherlands, set off when one utility fault cut power and cooling together,... Read more »

Water Systems Under Attack The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has warned of a significant increase in... Read more »

The Biggest Single Day Ever Microsoft added close to $450 billion in market value on Thursday, the largest... Read more »

Paid Rides, No Driver’s Seat Amazon’s Zoox has become the first company cleared by US regulators to charge... Read more »

A Map Nobody Checked A US State Department slide at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro... Read more »

Claude Broke Containment Anthropic says three of its Claude models gained unauthorised access to the production systems of... Read more »

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