A real-life diagnostic device that does something akin to what the tricorder did on “Star Trek” just might earn its developers $10 million prize. And yes, the proposed competition is actually being called the Tricorder X Prize. It’s just one more example of life imitating “Trek.” In the words of Mr. Spock: Fascinating!
Anthony Atala, director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, made a great leap in medical tech last fall by engineering a miniature human liver in the lab. PM talked to the surgeon and 2006 Breakthrough Award winner about the potential of this lifesaving new process and how the advancement impacts the future of organ replacement.
She remembers the moment. The photographer took her picture. She remembers her anger. The man was a stranger. She had never been photographed before. Until they met again 17 years later, she had not been photographed since.
Chemical flame retardants used to make pre-2004 furniture and other items have entered the blood stream of dogs, according to a new study in the journal Environmental Science & Technology.
The chemicals, which have been linked to environmental and human health effects, are present in the blood of pet dogs at concentrations that are five to 10 times higher than amounts measured in people. Prior research also determined that flame retardants absorb into the bloodstream of cats.
Police in Barrie, Ontario say that the 49-year-old woman threw hot coffee at her boyfriend’s face before slapping him, upon the discovery that he had been trying to cheat on her with a woman he thought he met on the internet.
An off-duty cop who was in the vicinity arrested the woman and called for assistance. The woman is currently awaiting a bail hearing.
Both parties refuse to speak to the press, but it’s clear that an odd lie between the couple lead to the altercation. Both of them had lied about their identities.
A recent study reveals that when properly executed, ergonomics programs can be helpful in reducing employee injury. If you have back pain, painful wrists or tired eyes, maybe it’s time to rethink your desk set-up. The studies looked at an office ergonomics program and how it helped to control muscular injuries at work.
The program incorporated better furniture as well as educating employees on office ergonomics and proper seating form at their desk. It was found that since the initiation of the program, there was a reduction in office cumulative work-related disorders by 53 percent, while the absenteeism and transfer rate decreased by 41 percent. Sometimes simply rearranging your office layout can help you avoid a visit to the doctor.
