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Source: Scientists develop remote-controlled pill-shaped camera to diagnose digestive issues

Summary
Researchers from the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences have developed an external magnet and video game style joystick-controlled pill-shaped capsule, NaviCam, which can be used to screen for health problems in the digestive system. It can pick up bleeding, inflammation, and lesions and can automatically transmit videos and images off-site for further review.

Facts

  • 👨‍⚕️ Magnetically controlled capsules could replace traditional endoscopies, which can be an invasive and costly procedure for the patient.
  • 🔎 A 40-person study showed a 95% rate of successful visualization of all major parts of the stomach with the NaviCam.
  • 📹 The camera can transmit images and videos to help physicians visualize and photograph potential problem areas, offering an alternative to traditional endoscopies.
  • 💊 The technology still does not allow for biopsies, as the degradable camera cannot be recovered from the body.

    • Source: How to understand the Air Quality Index

    Summary
    Smoke from Canadian wildfires has led to poor air quality in parts of the US, with New York City experiencing the world’s worst air quality. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has been used to measure air quality, with particulate matter resulting from the wildfires cited as the main pollutant of worry. AQI readings are calculated by reference to five pollutants – ozone, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. The scale ranges from zero to 500, with a reading over 151 prompting warnings of health risks.

    Fact

  • 🔥 Smoke from Canadian wildfires has led to poor air quality in parts of the US
  • 🌎 New York City has experienced the world’s worst air quality
  • 🏭 The Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Quality Index is being used to measure air quality
  • 🏭 AQI is based on five pollutants, including particulate matter and sulphur dioxide
  • 🔴 AQI readings over 151 prompt warnings of health risks

    • Source: Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series is on sale for as low as $700 right now

    Summary
    Samsung’s Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra are on sale at Amazon and Best Buy. The base model S23 is priced at $700, with 128GB storage. Its 512GB model is available for $760, while the larger S23+ and S23 Ultra are priced at $850 and $975, both with 256GB storage.

    Fact

  • 💰 Samsung’s Galaxy S23 is priced at $700, with 128GB storage.
  • 💾 The 512GB model of Samsung’s Galaxy S23 is priced at $760.
  • 📱 The larger S23+ is priced at $850 for the 256GB model and $970 for the 512GB capacity.
  • 🛍️ The S23 Ultra, usually priced at $1,200, has been discounted by 19% to $975 for its 256GB model and $225 off for its 512GB storage capacity model costing $1,155.
  • 📷 The S23 Ultra has the photographic capability to “film Hollywood-grade movies”, boasting a 200MP camera.

    • Source: ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ premieres August 23rd on Disney+

    Summary
    Disney+ has announced that the Star Wars: Ahsoka series will premiere on August 23rd, featuring a character that first appeared in Star Wars: Clone Wars and went on to appear in Star Wars: Rebels and The Mandalorian. The show will star Rosario Dawson and be a pseudo-sequel to Rebels, with many characters appearing in live action for the first time.

    Facts

  • 📅 August 23rd premiere date set for Star Wars: Ahsoka series.
  • 📺 Ahsoka Tano, played by Rosario Dawson, will be the show’s lead character.
  • 👥 Many characters from Star Wars: Rebels will appear in live action for the first time.
  • 🕵️‍♀️ Notorious franchise villain Grand Admiral Thrawn will make his live action debut portrayed by Lars Mikkelsen.
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Remaining cast includes David Tennant, Diana Lee Inosanto, Ray Stevenson, and rumored appearance of Hayden Christensen.

    • Source: How to build a box fan air filter to escape the NYC smog

    Summary
    Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing a hazy orange sky and low air quality in New York City, with Wednesday’s AQI ranking second worst in the world. Those with respiratory issues need to take extra precautions and may consider building a DIY air filter using a box fan and four AC air filters.

    Fact

  • 💨 Wildfire smoke is heavily contributing to hazy orange skies and low air quality in New York City.
  • 😷 Those with respiratory diseases, asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, children, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to the hazardous air quality.
  • 🧪 Four AC air filters rated between MERV 13-16 or MPR 1200-2800 can be taped together to make a DIY air filter for your apartment.

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