If you haven’t yet experienced it yourself, you’ve certainly seen older family members start to hold smartphones and restaurant menus up to their noses, squinting at the small text. That’s because as we age, we all develop presbyopia, or age-related farsightedness—trouble focusing on close objects or text. That’s where surgery or reading glasses usually come […]
New Birth Control Shot Transforms Into a Long-Lasting Implant—No Clinic Required
A contraceptive implant is a thin and flexible rod that sits under the skin and releases contraceptive drugs into the body for years. While it’s one of the most effective forms of contraceptives and avoids the inconvenience of having to take a pill every day, the implant requires minor surgery, which can limit accessibility. To […]
This Slime Generates Electricity When Squeezed
Slime isn’t just for kids’ TV shows anymore—it could be the next breakthrough straight out of sci-fi. Researchers at the University of Guelph in Canada have developed “slime” that produces electricity when compressed, and its potential applications range from clean energy production to medical products. Think elementary school slime project, but on steroids. Their work […]