Cancer vaccine using “zombie” cells shows promise in mouse tests

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so they say. Scientists have now demonstrated a new potential cancer vaccine that involves injections of dormant tumor cells to stimulate the immune system and help prevent the onset of cancer.

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Highest volcano plume ever recorded penetrates the mesosphere

New analysis of a volcanic eruption off the coast of Tonga earlier this year has revealed the true extent of the massive explosion, and established its plume as the highest on record and the first recorded entering the mesosphere.

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Modified blood cells deliver antibiotics to kill dangerous bacteria

Drugs given to the whole body can be too much of a shotgun approach, damaging cells that aren’t meant to be targeted. A new study has found that cloaking drugs inside red blood cells could help guide powerful but toxic antibiotics to target bacteria.

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Microneedle patch digs deep to regenerate hair in bald mice

Scientists in China researching advanced treatments for a common form of hair loss have found success through a novel microneedle patch, which was used to tackle oxidative stress and regenerate hair in bald mice.

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New biopolymer gives asphalt roads a soybean-based-boost

Along with their use in foods, soybeans have also been utilized as a source of graphene, a greener alternative to mulch, and an ingredient in longer-lasting tires. Now, they're additionally being used to extend the life of asphalt roads.

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“Wi-Peep” tech allows Wi-Fi-enabled devices to be spotted through walls

If someone were planning on burglarizing a building, it would help if they knew where valuable gadgets such as smart TVs were located. A drone equipped with a cheap "Wi-Peep" device could allow them to do so, by seeing through the building's walls.

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SpaceX’s all-powerful Falcon Heavy flies for the first time since 2019

SpaceX has today fired up its mighty Falcon Heavy rocket, the most powerful in operation today, for the first time since 2019 to successfully lift a set of satellites into orbit for the US Space Force.

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Declining anti-inflammatory molecules may play key role in brain aging

Researchers have discovered a unique fat molecule in the brain may have anti-inflammatory effects. Animal studies found levels of the molecule decline with age and their absence could contribute to inflammation associated with neurodegeneration.

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Study suggests hunters may have caused rhinos to evolve smaller horns

If certain animals posses a trait that decreases their chance of survival, then that the trait is less likely to be passed along to offspring. Such appears to be the case with rhinos hunted for their large horns, according to a recent analysis of photographs.

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“Smart glass” windows could alter sunlight to replace Wi-Fi

We've already seen systems that wirelessly transmit data via patterns of flickering light. A Saudi Arabian team has created a less energy-intensive alternative, that could use modulated sunlight in place of traditional Wi-Fi.

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