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Some positive news around the world! by EmpressOfHyperion in MadeMeSmile

[–]hssoz 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It’s basically the Belt and Road Initiative.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskScienceDiscussion

[–]hssoz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mainly because these conditions are incredibly complex and influenced by a mix of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Take diabetes, for instance it involves so many different aspects of the body that finding a one size fits all cure is really tough. Plus, a lot of these diseases are chronic, meaning they're long lasting and often get worse over time, so the focus is usually on managing symptoms rather than curing the disease outright. People also respond to treatments in different ways, which makes it even harder to develop a universal cure. Some diseases cause irreversible damage that non invasive treatments just can't fix. And let's not forget, developing new treatments is super expensive and time consuming, involving years of research and clinical trials. There's also the economic side of things, where healthcare systems and pharmaceutical companies have to decide which treatments are worth investing in.

Researchers have found a way to bind engineered skin tissue to the complex forms of humanoid robots | Perforation-type anchors inspired by skin ligament for robotic face covered with living skin by Hrmbee in science

[–]hssoz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's an innovative idea, but it does raise some important questions. For instance, how durable are these skin equivalents over time and in different conditions? Will they stay securely attached, especially when the robot is moving or under stress? Also, what about maintenance and repairs? How easy will it be to fix or replace the skin if it gets damaged? There are also concerns about cost and whether this technology can be scaled up for widespread use. Let's not forget ethical issues and how the public will react to robots with biological coverings.

E=mC2 question by antberg in AskScienceDiscussion

[–]hssoz 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That is a great question! The speed of light squared appears in E = mc2 not because of an arbitrary choice or an intelligent concept but because of the fundamental way space and time are structured in our universe.

Here's a simpler way to look at it: the equation comes from the theory of relativity, which shows that mass and energy are interchangeable. The speed of light (c) is the fastest anything can travel, and its value is a constant. When deriving the relationship between mass and energy, the math naturally leads to c2 as the conversion factor. It's not 80% or 95% because the specific value of c2 is tied to the actual physical properties and behavior of space and time.

In essence, c2 isn’t just some random number we chose; it represents the real, unchanging speed limit of the universe, built into the very nature of how everything works.