First Globalization and what can we learn from it
To most of us, the globalized, interconnected world is the only world we know. However, it has not always been like that and there...
Unfolding Impressionism: how Turner and Monet documented pollution
Impressionism, the popular art style that emerged in the 19th century, is often celebrated for its vibrant colors and ethereal quality. However, a new...
Simulating phases of matter in magnetic materials with qubits
Investigating the collective behavior of atoms or molecules leading to phases of matter is crucial to understand phenomena such as magnetization, superfluidity, and superconductivity....
Sleep disorders in children make parents more stressed
Stress and sleep disorders are interdependent, with stress impacting sleep quality and poor sleep having negative effects on stress levels and coping ability. This...
Most women do not link the risk of breast cancer with breast density, a...
A woman’s breast is composed of three types of tissue, namely fatty tissue, fibrous tissue, and glandular tissue. First, add to the size and...
The Role of Coal in the British Industrial Revolution
The industrial revolution is arguably the single most important event in economic history. Since its start in the 1750s, it has touched almost every...
Strengthening the link between fundamental research and technology development might not be a bad...
One of my favorite readings is about the philosophy and history of science. It helps me understand why things are the way they are...
New treatments have reduced melanoma death rates in the US
Melanoma is one of the most severe types of skin cancer. It develops in melanocytes, which are cells that produce melanin. The melanin pigment...
Getting enough vitamin D can improve your brain’s efficiency
Vitamin D, also known as cholecalciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin and prohormone that can be obtained through food or sun exposure. This is essential...
Pathogen bacteria first time found on microfibers may endanger bathing and seafood consumption in...
Researchers at La Sorbonne, France, have found pathogen bacterial communities attached to microfibers floating in the north-western Mediterranean Sea, among which is included Vibrio...