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Scientists have developed biodegradable algae-based hydrogels for strain sensing devices — such as those used in health monitors worn by runners and hospital patients to track heart rate — using natural elements like rock salt, water and seaweed, combined with graphene. As well as being more environmentally friendly than polymer-based hydrogels, commonly used in health […]
Imagine trying to fly a kite on a windy day without being able to see it. You have no idea if it’s soaring high in the sky or crashing to the ground. That’s how Jennifer Mitchell felt when her husband was admitted to the Montana State Hospital. She couldn’t visit him or get any information […]
Just like a relentless storm, chronic pain can take a toll on the brain, causing it to age faster. A recent study unveils that enduring pain for three months or more can result in a decline in brain function and the shrinking of the hippocampus, which is like the brain’s own GPS. Similar to how […]
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