Naegleria fowleri, known as the “brain-eating amoeba,” is a microscopic organism found in warm freshwater environments like lakes, rivers, and hot springs, as well as poorly maintained pools. When it enters the body through the nose, it can travel to the brain and cause primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare and nearly always fatal brain infection.
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Peter Lammer, an Austrian chef, created a “floating seat” system after a motorcycle accident left him unable to stand for long. The device, attached to ceiling rails, supports his weight and allows him to move freely around the kitchen, enabling him to continue his career!
A radiation mask is a rigid thermoplastic mold used in cancer treatment to keep a patient’s head perfectly still during therapy. Heated to soften, it’s placed over the face and then cools to form a tight, custom fit—ensuring radiation hits only where it’s needed while protecting healthy tissue. (VC: @cayla)