Sunlight utilization is a major advantage when countering worldwide energy depletion. Solar energy solutions are cheap, environmentally friendly and of low-maintenance, a worldwide accessible resource that provides numerous benefits. But, what can you do when your city has prohibited the mainstream solar energy methods? Various regions have banned the use of photovoltaic panels due to […]
Motor sports have long been criticized for their negative impact on the environment due to the intensive use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions. However, in recent years, growing awareness has led to efforts to make these sports more environmentally friendly. Extreme E: Environment and adrenaline A major initiative in this area is the […]
Theory Although it may seem surprising, the speed of light can be measured with a simple experiment, using a chocolate bar and a microwave. To begin with, the speed of light, estimated to be approximately 299,792 kilometers per second in a vacuum, is a fundamental constant in physics. According to Einstein’s theory of relativity, the […]
Have you ever wondered if there are cells capable of transforming into any cell type in the body? Or whether we’ll be able to create complex, functional organs in the future? These intriguing questions are at the heart of regenerative medicine. A key player in this field are mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). But what exactly […]
Since the near-complete sequencing of the human genome in 2003, progress in the field of molecular biology has continued to advance. Thanks to this discovery, we have managed to identify genes associated with various diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. Additionally, this advancement has allowed us to develop much more personalized medicine, where a patient […]
Radiation has always had an aura of danger. That invisible force that shoots through you and can silently harm beyond repair. Many people start shaking as soon as they hear about it! They start thinking about past occasions in which this natural phenomenon has gained notoriety. Chernobyl, Fukushima, the demon core and so on. Its […]
hvKp strains have a strong capacity to cause invasive disease. K. pneumoniae cause typically a liver abscess syndrome and metastatic progression, such as endophthalmitis or CNS complications. However, any capsular serotype may cause invasive infections if they carry virulence factors. hvKp infections are highly associated with diabetes mellitus, catheters or previous digestive disease, among others. […]
Production of cider in Cantabria remained a handicraft industry until 19th century. In that century, tw industrial projects try to switch to mass production.
Ever driven across a bridge and wondered how they manage to hold all that weight? Bridge design is a tricky business, balancing strength with affordability and even a touch of beauty. But there’s a new player in town: Artificial Intelligence (AI), and it’s helping build some pretty amazing bridges. This is what the bridges of […]
Ever since Asterix put the leaves given him by a Phoenician merchant into the hot water that the Bretons drank, and until recently, the way for the preparation of good tea has been exclusive to the British. Traditional preparation of tea According to Carol, my English teacher, the preparation of a good tea is as […]