How your hand gestures reveal your thoughts

On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, an expert breaks down the secret conversations we have through our hand gestures.

U. Chicago • futurity
Jan. 31, 2024 ~2 min

Italian Man Might Regain Use of Hand after Nerve Operation

VOA Learning English • voa
Jan. 8, 2024 ~4 min


Cigarette smoke may spike dogs’ bladder cancer risk

Dogs exposed to cigarette smoke may have six times the risk of developing bladder cancer, a new study shows.

Brittany Steff - Purdue • futurity
Jan. 4, 2024 ~8 min

Disinfectants and cleaning products harboring toxic chemicals are widely used despite lack of screening for potential health hazards

Quaternary ammonium compounds, also known as QACs or quats, are commonly used antimicrobials also found in many household products. Soap and water may be a safer bet when cleaning surfaces.

Courtney Carignan, Assistant Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Michigan State University • conversation
May 9, 2023 ~6 min

The dirty truth about your phone – and why you need to stop scrolling in the bathroom

Your mobile phone is 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat. Here’s what to do about it.

Primrose Freestone, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology, University of Leicester • conversation
April 24, 2023 ~7 min

One easy way to fight antibiotic resistance? Good hand hygiene

Using a mathematical model, researchers found that good hygiene can reduce the harmful effects of antibiotic use.

Kristofer Wollein Waldetoft, Postdoctoral Fellow in Infection Medicine, Georgia Institute of Technology • conversation
Feb. 28, 2023 ~4 min

Palm tattoo can tell when you’re stressed out

A nearly invisible e-tattoo that attaches to the palm and connects to a smart watch can tell when you're stressed out.

U. Texas Austin • futurity
Dec. 5, 2022 ~4 min

Robotic Hand Can Be Updated to Meet User’s Needs

VOA Learning English • voa
Aug. 19, 2022 ~4 min


Sensors could personalize treatment after traumatic hand loss

Sensors that gather data on how people use a prosthesis versus a transplant in everyday life after a traumatic hand loss could help personalize treatment.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Jan. 19, 2022 ~5 min

Simple safety tips for trick-or-treating after Fauci greenlighted Halloween 2021

There’s no need to pull out the candy catapult this year, but a few reasonable precautions can keep COVID-19 transmissions in check.

Meg Sorg, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, Purdue University • conversation
Oct. 19, 2021 ~4 min

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