Category: Education
Tattoo inks found to contain chemicals similar to paint and textiles
Many tattoo artists in the US were reportedly unaware of the composition of the inks they used in their work, according to researchers from Binghamton University, New York. Not only that, manufacturers of these tattoo inks also had not listed […]
Durable surface coating eliminates SARS-CoV-2 and other germs in minutes
Engineers and immunologists from the University of Michigan (U-M) have developed a material coating that maintains its antibacterial power for months, capable of killing almost 99.9% of bacteria and viruses even after repeated cleaning and abrasion. The coating combines two […]
Hedges around playgrounds keep schoolchildren safe from air pollution
“Tredges” (trees managed as head-high hedges) installed at Manchester schools in the UK were shown to prevent toxic traffic-derived air from reaching school children by a substantial amount. Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM) in air pollution is reportedly the […]
Microneedling surpasses chemical peels for acne scar treatment in darker skin types
Modern acne treatments include chemical peels and microneedling treatments to target scarring, which may sometimes run deeper than visible skin. While these treatments are both effective, a study from Rutgers University in New Jersey, the US, highlighted that microneedling was […]
Dogs shed happy tears when reuniting with owners
Japanese researchers revealed that the eyes of man’s best friend do indeed well up with tears whenever they’re flooded with positive emotion – almost regularly when dogs are reunited with their human owners. The world-first discovery that animals shed tears […]
Optional mask-wearing from Aug 29 as Singapore eases requirements
In a new announcement by the Ministry of Health (MOH), people in Singapore can opt to wear masks on private transport modes such as taxis, school buses, and private bus services, but will be required to do so on public […]
Brainstem stimulation a potential treatment solution for depression
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT Health Houston) have found deep brain stimulation (DBS) targeted towards a specific bundle of nerves in the brainstem to be a viable therapy for treatment-resistant depression. A small […]
A blood test to detect diabetes before symptom onset?
Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) in Switzerland are looking into developing a blood test for early detection of diabetes for patients at risk. The test would check for a molecular biomarker that could be associated with a deterioration […]
Drug absorption in the stomach affected by body posture
First-of-its-kind research using a novel silicone simulator – based on the anatomy and morphology of the stomach, has shown how body posture affects stomach motility and drug dissolution. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine […]
Is chocolate really good for your health?
Chocolate’s popularity is owed to its many variable and delectable tastes – but does chocolate really benefit your health? Some studies have found that some types of chocolate are able to lower blood pressure and improve blood cholesterol and the […]
