Science
The SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission Will Show Us How Spaceflight Transforms The Body
Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
Unlike the International Space Station, Dragon does not have an airlock. Our bodily fluids, gut function, and metabolism all go topsy-turvy in space, which impacts how common medications work. The Polaris Dawn crew will test several common medications and chart how they behave in space.
The Placebo Effect Unlocked: How The Brain Tricks Itself Into Pain Relief
Posted in Science on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
Scientists have discovered a neural pathway from the cortex to the cerebellum that explains how the brain can create pain relief through the placebo effect.
AI Tongue Scanner Can Diagnose Illnesses With 96 Percent Accuracy
Posted in Medicine, Science, Software on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
A new AI model inspired by traditional medicine can diagnose illnesses with over 98% accuracy by analyzing tongue images, potentially revolutionizing disease screening in medical settings.
VR And Electric Brain Stimulation Show Promise For Treating PTSD
Posted in Science on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
In only two weeks, tDCS/VR approach produced results normally only seen after about 12 weeks of exposure therapy alone.
Smelting Steel With Sunlight: New Solar Trap Tech Could Help Decarbonize Industrial Heat
Posted in Science on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
“Solar energy is readily available, and the technology is already here,” he says. “To really motivate industry adoption, we need to demonstrate the economic viability and advantages of this technology at scale.”