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World's Smallest Pacemaker Goes in Via Syringe — And Dissolves When No Longer Needed
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Scientists have developed a tiny pacemaker with tiny hearts in mind. A team of engineers at Northwestern University built a device that's so small it can be inserted noninvasively via syringe and dissolves when it's no longer needed. That makes it particularly well-suited for newborns with heart defects, who often only need temporary pacing. "We have developed what is, to our knowledge, the world's smallest pacemaker," bioelectronics pioneer John A. Rogers, who led the device development, told Northwestern Now. "There's a crucial need for temporary pacemakers in the context of pediatric heart surgeries, and that's a use case where size miniaturization is incredibly important. In terms of the device load on the body — the smaller, the better." Experimental cardiologist Igor Efimov, who co-led the research, added that for most of the roughly 1% of children born with congenital heart defects, the heart self-repairs within about a week. "But those seven days are absolutely critical," Efimov said. "Now, we can place this tiny pacemaker on a child's heart and stimulate it with a soft, gentle, wearable device. And no additional surgery is necessary to remove it." Watch a video of Rogers explaining how it works.
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Study Explores How Recycling Can Help Solve the Colorado River's Water Crisis
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The Colorado River, which provides water for 40 million people across the U.S. and Mexico, has been under strain for many years due to drought. But in a recent study, researchers identified a planto protect the waterway's dwindling supply — and it involves one of the tried-and-true approaches to waste management: recycling. "We're facing a hotter, drier future, and we need to pursue water recycling aggressively if we're going to ensure a sustainable, resilient water supply for the Colorado Basin," Noah Garrison, an author of the new analysis and a water researcher at UCLA, said in a statement. He added that recycling 40% of wastewater could make a "dramatic difference" in water supply. As it stands now, about 26% of treated municipal wastewater is reused across the seven states that rely on the river, leaving quite a bit of room for improvement. The researchers suggest that states work with the federal government to develop reuse ordinances and create reporting protocols for wastewater treatment facilities to improve data availability. "Water reuse won't solve the Colorado River crisis alone," Garrison said. "But it's one of the few solutions available today that can be rapidly scaled and sustained over the long term."
Health
A Recipe for Healthy, Adventurous, and Confident Little Ones
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Getting kids to eat healthy food can be a challenge. But the secret ingredient might be less about what's on the plate and more about getting them in the kitchen to cook with you. Research shows cooking as a family encourages healthy habits,builds life skills, boosts confidence, and strengthens family connections. As for kiddos with a palette solely for buttered noodles, cooking might even encourage them to be more adventurous eaters. Eric Brown, a father of four who opened a kids cooking school with his wife, recently told the Associated Press that he sees this firsthand in his classes: "As the programs progress, I hear less of 'Eww, I won't touch that' and more of 'What is that? I'll try it.'" So, where do you start when it comes to getting kids in the kitchen? Jessica Battilana, staff editor at King Arthur Baking Company, suggested setting a goal to master 10 dishes, things like scrambled eggs, a quesadilla with guac, or another simple item. She added that you may even be surprised by your child's kitchen skills: "I think kids are far more capable in the kitchen than we give them credit for. They may be slower, messier, but they're capable of a lot, and usually pretty eager to try new foods — especially if they've had a hand in making them," she said. Read more about the benefits of cooking with little ones.
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Inspiring Story
An elevator pitch success story
For the first time in 150 years, a hospital opened its doors in Louisville's majority-Black West End neighborhood. And the journey to get there started with an elevator pitch — or rather, a bathroom pitch. Corenza Townsend, the chief administrative officer for the new hospital and a former nurse manager at a nearby hospital, proposed the idea to her CEO when he was walking to the bathroom. "Nobody thought he would actually say yes," she said.
Photo of the Day
Bill Vollmer / U.S. Department of the Interior
Like so many of America's awe-inspiring natural landscapes, the Painted Hills at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon don't look real at first glance. "The Painted Hills glow in layers of yellow, gold, black, green, and deep red — changing with the light and moisture," the U.S. Department of the Interior recently explained on Instagram. "They're stunning all day, but late afternoon is prime time for photos."
The Amazon Cooking Gadgets You Need in Your Kitchen
Whether you're a pro chef or a novice home cook, the right tools can elevate your cooking game and spark creativity. Amazon is packed with viral kitchen gadgets — but which ones are actually worth the hype? The experts at Brad's Deals have sifted through the top sellers to discover the items you need to level up your next dinner party.
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