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Dialog / 'Pro version' of cisplatin keeps its cancer-killing power while reducing side effects
Cisplatin is one of the most successful cancer medicines ever developed. Doctors use it to treat many cancers, including lung, ovarian, breast, testicular and head and neck cancers. However, cisplatin has a serious problem. ...
Phys.org / When a SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon, scientists will be watching
On Aug. 5, 2026, an abandoned piece of space junk is predicted to crash into the moon near a spot called Einstein Crater. Astronomers will be watching because the collision and aftermath may be visible from Earth.
Medical Xpress / Turning COVID-19 immune memory into a powerful new ally against cancer
In a discovery that could redefine the future of cancer immunotherapy, scientists from Celloram Inc., University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University have developed a novel cancer vaccine platform that transforms ...
Science X / Tiny tree snails make historic comeback 40 years after vanishing from the wild
After more than a decade of work to return captive-bred Partula snails to the forests of Moorea, scientists finally found the evidence they had been hoping for. In 2024, scientists evaluating a release site found the first ...
Medical Xpress / Gum disease worsens systemic bone loss in osteoporosis patients via gut bacteria
Chronic gum disease (periodontitis) may worsen bone deterioration in people with osteoporosis by disrupting the microorganisms that support gut health, according to collaborative research between Griffith University and Nanjing ...
Phys.org / French firefighters face 'pyrocumulonimbus' for first time
The gigantic wildfire ravaging southwestern France has created an extremely dangerous "pyrocumulonimbus"—a phenomenon never before seen in the country—the spokesman for the country's National Firefighters Federation of France ...
Phys.org / New multiplexing scheme accelerates long-distance quantum communication
Quantum networks, systems consisting of multiple connected nodes or devices that can transmit quantum information to one another, have the potential to advance future communications. These networks typically leverage entanglement, ...
Medical Xpress / Crohn disease linked to increased risk for periprosthetic joint infection
Crohn disease (CD) is associated with an increased risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total joint arthroplasty, according to a study published in the August issue of Arthroplasty Today.
Medical Xpress / A 19-protein blood panel can predict when ALS symptoms will emerge
Months to several years before amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) symptoms arise, levels of certain blood proteins may shift dramatically. Researchers analyzed data from the long-running Pre-symptomatic Familial ALS (Pre-fALS) ...
Phys.org / SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks
SpaceX's mammoth Starship rocket blasted off Friday on another test flight stretching halfway around the world, this time releasing 20 of the most advanced Starlinks.
Medical Xpress / Living in a neighborhood with traffic noise may increase Parkinson's disease risk over time
Loud traffic noise has long been recognized as more than just a disturbance; it is a significant public health concern. Prolonged exposure to excessive traffic sounds can contribute to a range of health problems, including ...
Phys.org / Tapeworm hijacks worker ants, giving them queen-like metabolism and longer lives
A tapeworm fundamentally changes the lives of ants: Workers of the species Temnothorax nylanderi infected with the tapeworm Anomotaenia brevis live several times longer than their uninfected nestmates. They are also less ...
