Switching from gas to electric stoves cuts indoor air pollution
Switching from a gas stove to an electric induction stove can reduce indoor nitrogen dioxide air pollution, a known health
Birds need entertainment during avian flu lockdowns
Birds need varied activities during avian flu lockdowns, new research shows. Scientists studied a flock of Chilean flamingos that were
Are AI-chatbots suitable for hospitals?
Large language models may pass medical exams with flying colors but using them for diagnoses would currently be grossly negligent.
Agriculture: Less productive yet more stable pastures
Climate change will have a considerable influence on the biodiversity and productivity of meadows and pastures. However, according to the
Foldable pouch actuator improves finger extension in soft rehabilitation gloves
Soft rehabilitation gloves have become popular tools for helping patients with hand function-related disabilities recover finger movement. These gloves often
Not everything that tastes bitter is potentially harmful: But why? Study provides an explanation
A bitter taste is traditionally considered a warning sign of potentially toxic substances. But not all bitter substances are harmful.
Maximizing hydrogen peroxide formation during water electrolysis
When water is split electrolytically, the result is typically hydrogen — and useless oxygen. Instead of oxygen, you can also
Genetic diagnostics of ultra-rare diseases
The majority of rare diseases have a genetic cause. The underlying genetic alteration can be found more and more easily,
Smell of human stress affects dogs’ emotions leading them to make more pessimistic choices
Dogs experience emotional contagion from the smell of human stress, leading them to make more ‘pessimistic’ choices, new research finds.
An over- or under-synchronized brain may predict psychosis
Is it possible to assess an individual’s risk of psychosis? Identifying predictive markers is a key challenge in psychiatry. A