Helium, a non-renewable element found deep within the Earth’s crust is currently in short supply. Decreased supply from major producers, including Russia which has curtailed its production since the war in Ukraine is believed to be the key reason for the sudden helium crisis. In January 2022, the Russian plant producing a large amount of
The chemical sector is a four trillion-dollar global business, providing direct and indirect employment to more than 20 million people. From the food that we consume to the clothes that we wear, the technology that we harness to fertilizers used for crops, chemical use is ubiquitous. The chemical industry uses a wide range of raw
The contribution of natural products and their structural analogues have been astounding for pharmacotherapy. In recent years, several technological developments, and medical advances—including improved analytical tools, genome mining, microbial culturing—are opening new horizons for scientists to enable natural product-based drug discovery. Deadly venom from snakes, frogs, scorpions, and other animals is being used for the
Ms Bayburtlugil, tells TechSci Research that Istanbul seems to be the center of health tourism in Turkey, foreign patients are also treated in cities such as Antalya, Ankara and Izmir. TECHSCI RESEARCH- How is your work related to Medical Tourism Industry? EXPERT- As I’ve been in the medical tourism industry since 2016, I’ve been receiving only foreign
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent curtailment of gas flows to Europe, and the onset of winters are pushing the international natural gas prices to new highs. Europe’s energy crisis is repeatedly intensifying, triggering a global economic crisis. Major leaks in Nord Stream 1 and 2 natural gas pipelines, considered to be the “aorta” for
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict is intensifying, the rift between the two countries have snowballed into causing a major economic turmoil across the globe. Several countries are directly or indirectly dependent on Russia and Ukraine for various commodities, which has severely impacted the price of food, energy, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, etc. Russia and Ukraine are the biggest
Nanotechnology is rapidly emerging as one of the most favorable technologies, which is gaining tremendous impetus due to its capability in modulation matter at smaller and smaller level. The nanotechnology drastically changes the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of materials, changing their application in different fields as per the requirement. Advancements in nanotechnology are paving
Tooth loss is a major dental problem that affects overall health and quality of life. Untreated dental caries, periodontal diseases, trauma, or orthodontic extractions are some of the major factors that result in tooth loss. Although dental implants are the preferred option for replacing missing natural teeth, not all patients have sufficient volume or jawbone
Increasing incidences of polygenic diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and type-2 diabetes in recent years have been linked to rapid transition in lifestyle. Sedentary behavior, smoking, unhealthy eating, chronic stress, and lack of sleeping are some of the factors attributing to the rise of non-communicable diseases. These are largely preventable diseases that are posing
When it comes to toys, children are spoilt for choice. Research studies demonstrate that playtime with toys is essential for the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of children. Toys act as natural tool for children to enhance their creativity, develop resiliency, overcome challenges, and negotiate with others. Through toys, children learn the basic principle
