Plutonium-238 (238Pu) undergoes α- decay with a half-life of 87.7 years and an average ray energy of 5.49 MeV, which can continuously release heat and provide a heat source for this scenario. Credit: ...

Credit: University of Portsmouth student Hamzah Imran. A team of paleontologists has unearthed a fossil of a gigantic flying reptile from the Jurassic period in Oxfordshire, UK. This pterosaur, ...

In the next thirty years, more than half of the adults in an increasingly older and diverse United States population may face cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes. Recent studies ...

From left, Michael Zedelmair and Miles Mallinger, both of Seatrec, and Capt. Todd Black of Fish Heads La fishing charters, deploy a float with one of the company’s SL1 power modules in the Gulf of ...

Liver cirrhosis is a condition where the liver slowly deteriorates and malfunctions due to chronic injury. Over time, scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue, blocking the flow of blood through the ...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is not only a risk factor for heart disease and stroke but also has significant implications for cognitive function. This means that it can impact how ...

Diabetic nerve pain, also known as diabetic neuropathy, is a common and often painful condition affecting people with diabetes. It occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the nerves throughout the ...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects movement. Symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and balance issues can significantly impact daily activities and reduce ...

Experiencing hand pain that complicates simple activities like buttoning a shirt or opening a jar might be a sign of hand osteoarthritis (OA), a condition affecting the joints in the hands. This form ...

Artificial hip femoral components. The ternary interaction of titanium (Ti), β-stabilizing elements like niobium (Nb) and vanadium (V), and tin (Sn) plays a crucial role in determining the phase ...

In a groundbreaking achievement, the first metal 3D printing has been successfully completed on the International Space Station (ISS). This historic event took place last Thursday in the European ...

Angina pectoris, commonly known simply as angina, is a medical term for chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It’s a symptom of underlying heart problems, ...