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How small is a transistor? [🎞️ nanonerds_sliet]

@afshineemrani how long until AI can do this with minimal human assistance? do you think eventually humans will only prep the patient and AI and robotics will perform the surgeries?

Imagine lying on an operating table in Kashgar, while your surgeon sits in an office 5,000 kilometers away in Shanghai. ​In a world-first that feels like science fiction, Dr. Luo Qingquan just rewrote the rules of human survival. Using the Toumai robotic system and a 5G connection faster than the blink of an eye, he performed a full lung lobectomy across an entire continent. ​The Breakdown of a Miracle: ​Distance: 5,000 km (3,100 miles) ​Latency: Only 100 milliseconds—near-instant synchronization between hand and machine. ​The Goal: Removing a cancerous tumor with needle-point precision. ​The Result: A life saved, and a border broken. ​"Geography is no longer a death sentence for those who need elite care." ​This isn't just technology; it’s hope. We are officially living in the future where your location no longer determines your right to survive. ​The distance was vast. The connection was flawless. The cancer is gone. ​#MedicalMarvel #5G #FutureTech #RoboticSurgery #Innovation #SavingLives

The fact that soaps and sprays and cosmetics labeled “unscented“ have the same endocrine disruptors that scented versions of those products have, is surprising. Until you learned that unscented is a scent! Fragrance free is what you want.

@EricLDaugh @TONYxTWO explanation: there is no shortage of idiots in this world

🚨 HOLY SMOKES. Iranian woman goes BERSERK on a smug white liberal who is supporting the Islamic regime "Convince me of WHAT? Of R*PE?! Of women not having rights?! I am Iranian, I've been imprisoned by that regime!" "Iranians are ASKING for the bombs! Iranian youth are asking to be bombed, and you are standing here SUPPORTING a terrorist regime! What are you DOING supporting a terrorist regime?!" *Lib spouts off about Palestine* "This has NOTHING to do with Palestine. This is about a terrorist regime in MY COUNTRY." "I can't even go see my father's grave!!" Mad props to this woman! White liberals are clueless, all over the world. H/t @patriot_apranik

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@WellsJorda89710 this gave me goosebumps

🚨 BREAKING RIGHT NOW 🚨 President Trump just openly declared GOD AS HIS LORD AND SAVIOR — then bowed his head in humble prayer as powerful pastors surrounded him and lifted him up to Heaven! This is what REAL leadership looks like. GOD IS IN CONTROL. America is turning back to Him! 🇺🇸🙏 God bless President Trump! RT if you believe God is moving 🔥

May Lord protect everyone and keep all innocent lives safe 🙏. ✝️68 AD. Hidden in the mountains of #Iran 🇮🇷. One of the oldest surviving 🇦🇲✝️ #Christian churches on Earth-built on the martyrdom site of an apostle. The #Armenian Monastery of Saint Thaddeus was founded in 68 AD according to sacred tradition on the very spot where Saint Thaddeus, one of the twelve apostles, was martyred and buried This makes it an apostolic-era sanctuary where Armenians have prayed since the 1st century, long before Armenia became the first Christian nation in 301 AD. Its walls have witnessed empires rise and fall. They all came and went, but the Armenian prayer never stopped. The current structure is a mosaic of centuries. The oldest surviving parts, around the altar apse, date from the 7th century, with some traditions linking earlier origins to the 4th century or the apostolic era. After an earthquake destroyed much of it in 1319, the monastery was extensively rebuilt in the 1320s under Bishop Zachariah. Further repairs occurred over the centuries, including in the 17th century. In the early 19th century, under the patronage of Father Superior Simeon, a large western extension (a narthex-like structure) was added, deliberately echoing the design of Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church. In 2008, UNESCO inscribed the Monastery of Saint Thaddeus (together with the Monastery of Saint Stepanos and the Chapel of Dzordzor, all in Iran's northwestern provinces) on its World Heritage List as the "Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran." This recognition highlights their outstanding universal value in Armenian architectural and decorative traditions, cultural diffusion, and pilgrimage heritage. Every year, thousands of pilgrims-Armenians and others-still journey to this remote mountain valley to kneel where an apostle is believed to have fallen. The annual three-day pilgrimage in July venerates Saint Thaddeus and Saint Sandukht (a royal convert martyred with him).

Scientists have developed a promising regenerative option for people suffering from chronic neck and back pain caused by degenerative disc disease (DDD): an injectable hydrogel that could serve as a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery. This advanced biocompatible gel is engineered to closely replicate the nucleus pulposus—the soft, gel-like core of intervertebral discs—delivering immediate structural support while restoring lost disc height and hydration. Administered via a simple needle injection, the hydrogel fills in degraded areas, recreates a supportive microenvironment, and helps stabilize the spine without the need for open procedures. Unlike conventional treatments that primarily manage symptoms through pain relief or fusion surgery, this approach targets the underlying structural breakdown of the disc itself. Many hydrogel formulations also function as sophisticated delivery platforms, carrying stem cells, growth factors, or other bioactive agents directly to the damaged site. These components work to suppress inflammation, inhibit destructive enzymes, and promote the body's natural repair processes, potentially encouraging tissue regeneration over time. Early clinical and preclinical studies, including trials with products like HYDRAFIL (from ReGelTec) for lumbar discs, have shown encouraging results: significant reductions in pain and disability, maintained disc height, and improved function in patients followed for up to a year or more. While much of the current focus remains on lower back (lumbar) applications, similar principles are being explored for cervical (neck) degeneration in regenerative medicine research, with hydrogels showing potential to alleviate nerve compression, restore cushioning, and enhance mobility. This hydrogel-based therapy represents a meaningful step toward long-term recovery by addressing disc degeneration at its source, offering hope for reduced reliance on invasive spinal fusions and a path to preserving natural spinal movement. Ongoing trials and refinements will determine its full efficacy and applicability across different spinal regions. [Tang et al. (2026): "Cell and Hydrogel‐Integrated Therapies for Intervertebral Disc Regeneration." Discusses hydrogel scaffolds for cell delivery in IDD, with potential for cervical/lumbar applications. Published in Advanced Healthcare Materials. DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202502354]

You knew this was coming 😂😂

Dates are naturally sweet, but that doesn't automatically mean spike your blood sugar or cause weight gain 👍

This is wild 🔥

@Rainmaker1973 please don’t ruin your reputation. I rather see a boring post from you than an exciting AI. Thank you for all your hard work.

Whenever you smell that “fresh laundry scent” you’re inhaling toxic chemicals. That cozy “fresh laundry” scent from fabric softeners and dryer sheets is actually one of the top sources of indoor air pollution, doctors warn. According to gastroenterologist and professor Dr. Partha Nandi, the pleasant fragrance is created by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as acetaldehyde and benzene—known irritants linked to breathing problems, skin rashes, headaches, dizziness, and even elevated cancer risk with long-term exposure. These chemicals waft into your home and are vented outdoors, contributing to both indoor and outdoor air pollution. Many everyday symptoms people ignore—coughing, watery eyes, or feeling lightheaded after doing laundry—may actually be caused by these products. The good news: safe, inexpensive alternatives exist. Adding a half-cup of white vinegar or baking soda to the rinse cycle, using wool dryer balls, or making your own dryer sheets can soften clothes just as effectively without the toxic chemicals. These swaps also cut plastic waste and water contamination. Dr. Nandi urges families—especially those with kids, pets, asthma, or chemical sensitivities—to ditch scented fabric softeners, open windows when doing laundry, and choose fragrance-free, natural options. Making this one simple change can noticeably improve the air you breathe every day. [Nandi, P. (2025). The Hidden Dangers of Fabric Softeners]

Alzheimer’s may be linked to gum bacteria, new research shows. Scientists have repeatedly found Porphyromonas gingivalis—the chief bacterium that causes periodontitis—inside the brains of people who died with Alzheimer’s. When researchers deliberately infected mice with this oral bacterium, the animals rapidly developed key Alzheimer’s pathology, including the buildup of amyloid-beta plaques. Perhaps most alarming, the bacteria’s toxic enzymes have been detected in the brains of people showing early Alzheimer’s changes years before memory loss or other symptoms appear, suggesting the infection may quietly initiate damage long in advance. These discoveries have sparked serious interest in new treatment approaches. An experimental drug called COR388 (from the company Cortexyme) has already succeeded in lowering both bacterial load and amyloid-beta levels in preclinical models. Although large human trials are still needed, the evidence is mounting that at least some cases of Alzheimer’s may have an infectious trigger rather than being purely degenerative. [Dominy, S. S., et al. "Porphyromonas gingivalis in Alzheimer’s disease brains: Evidence for disease causation and treatment with small-molecule inhibitors", Science Advances, 5(1), eaau3333]

HEALTHIEST FRUIT on Earth: A person can live with only dates and water...

🔥🚨BREAKING: Armenia is building the largest statue of Jesus Christ in the world standing 33 meters tall plus a 44 meter pedestal totaling a 77 meter height that will tower over Christ The Redeemer statue in Brazil which stands at 38 meters in total.

I miss Joe 😂

@TheOfficerTatum 😂🤣😂👏👏👏👏 gotta love him

🚨:Trump just bodied ABC at a White House event like it was personal. Called their whole operation “fake news” to their face, then hit the reporter with the nuclear “loud person” roast 😂

@Bmendo_X @ShaneRyanKelly This is reminiscent of when Algorand sponsored FIFA. These developments are exciting but will have no impact on price. We have a much more mature retail market, hbar and its tech will shine when regulations are implemented fully.

$HBAR to $1 faster than an F1 McLaren 🏎️⚡️#BuckleUp