A hordeolum, commonly known as a stye, is a red bump, a pimple-like formation on the outside edge of an eyelid. Our eyelids have plenty of tiny oil glands, particularly near the eyelashes. Dirt, excessive oil, or dead skin can easily block these holes. So, when a gland is blocked, […]
Ringworm is a common fungal infection that’s not worm-caused, but rather by a fungus Tinea and it’s highly contagious. Any person can get ringworm, though some individuals are more prone to it than others, for example, people with compromised immunity and kids. The most common indicator is a red and […]
Healthy lungs and breathing healthy air have been trending topics lately. And, this group of South Korean artists designed a concept that brings breathing to the next level. Their design, named The Super Lung, is a metal lung concept that uses algae to transform CO2 into O2. It’s designed by […]
This innovative, “smart” packaging may put an end to food poisoning, according to this group of scientists who invented it. The US and Singapore researchers claim this packaging can destroy harmful bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, and listeria and thus, maintain the freshness of veggies, fruits, meat, and fish longer. […]
One in six Norwegians older than 80 has Alzheimer’s and the numbers are even higher in other parts of the world. Unfortunately, there’s no known treatment for this debilitating disease. However, a new and innovative method may offer light at the end of the tunnel and it’s been discovered with […]
One autonomous drone helped save the life of a 71-year-old man who had a cardiac arrest. Thanks to the drone which delivered a defibrillator, the doctor helping the man could save his life. The man fell ill while he was shovelling snow, just outside his house in Trollhattan in Sweden. […]
This elementary school teacher from North Carolina raised more than $100K for the students in need during the Christmas season and helped them have a full belly during the holiday season. Turquoise LeJeune Parker, a teacher at Lakewood Elementary in Durham, NC hosts a fundraiser every year and the money […]
Passive solar greenhouses work without any fossil fuel and help grow peppers, cabbages, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. A former geologist, Dong Jianyi has taken a scientific approach to the cultivation of cabbage, peppers, cucumbers, and other veggies at his innovative farm near Olds, Alta. He used to work in the oil […]
The Clinic Hospital in Barcelona announced promising results for individuals diagnosed with multiple myeloma. This is the second most common type of blood cancer. One Joan Gel, a 67-year-old resident of Mataro in Barcelona, used to work at a factory for detergents. Now he’s retired and says he owes his […]
Excessive application of salt on the roads is known to pollute the urban waterways and cause damage to vehicles. This is why some cities are searching for less damaging and greener options to de-ice their roads. One of these methods is a potion of beet-enhanced brine for coating roads. Washington […]