China's Long March 3B Rocket Achieves 100th Successful Launch
China launched the Long March 3B rocket for the 100th time on Tuesday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, deploying the Communication Technology Demonstrator 13 satellite into orbit; this mission marks a significant milestone for China's space program and its ongoing advancements in satellite ...
China's Long March 3B Rocket Achieves 100th Successful Launch
China launched the Long March 3B rocket for the 100th time on Tuesday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, deploying the Communication Technology Demonstrator 13 satellite into orbit; this mission marks a significant milestone for China's space program and its ongoing advancements in satellite ...
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Zepbound Outperforms Wegovy in 72-Week Weight Loss Trial
A new, yet un-peer-reviewed study shows Eli Lilly's Zepbound (tirzepatide) enabled 20% weight loss in 72 weeks among 751 obese or overweight participants, exceeding Wegovy's (semaglutide) under 14% weight loss; this translates to approximately 50 pounds lost with Zepbound versus 33 pounds with Wegov...
Zepbound Outperforms Wegovy in 72-Week Weight Loss Trial
A new, yet un-peer-reviewed study shows Eli Lilly's Zepbound (tirzepatide) enabled 20% weight loss in 72 weeks among 751 obese or overweight participants, exceeding Wegovy's (semaglutide) under 14% weight loss; this translates to approximately 50 pounds lost with Zepbound versus 33 pounds with Wegov...
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Oncolytic Virus Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Advanced Melanoma
In a phase 2 clinical trial, combining the oncolytic virus immunotherapy RP1 with nivolumab resulted in a 30% overall response rate and 15% complete response rate in 140 patients with advanced melanoma unresponsive to prior immunotherapy, leading to FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation.
Oncolytic Virus Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Advanced Melanoma
In a phase 2 clinical trial, combining the oncolytic virus immunotherapy RP1 with nivolumab resulted in a 30% overall response rate and 15% complete response rate in 140 patients with advanced melanoma unresponsive to prior immunotherapy, leading to FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation.
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Arsenic in US Drinking Water Linked to Increased Kidney Cancer Risk
A Texas A&M University study reveals a link between arsenic in drinking water and increased kidney cancer risk, affecting up to 40 million Americans, particularly those using private wells; even low FDA-approved arsenic levels show a 6% increased risk.
Arsenic in US Drinking Water Linked to Increased Kidney Cancer Risk
A Texas A&M University study reveals a link between arsenic in drinking water and increased kidney cancer risk, affecting up to 40 million Americans, particularly those using private wells; even low FDA-approved arsenic levels show a 6% increased risk.
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Spain Appoints 22 Scientific Advisors to Integrate Evidence into Policy
Spain's government appointed 22 scientific advisors across its ministries for the first time since the transition to democracy, aiming to integrate scientific evidence into policy decisions, with advisors selected from over 1600 applicants.
Spain Appoints 22 Scientific Advisors to Integrate Evidence into Policy
Spain's government appointed 22 scientific advisors across its ministries for the first time since the transition to democracy, aiming to integrate scientific evidence into policy decisions, with advisors selected from over 1600 applicants.
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Disagreement Among Aging Researchers Hinders Anti-Aging Therapy Development
A survey of 100 aging researchers reveals significant disagreements on the definition, onset, and nature of aging, hindering the development of effective anti-aging therapies.
Disagreement Among Aging Researchers Hinders Anti-Aging Therapy Development
A survey of 100 aging researchers reveals significant disagreements on the definition, onset, and nature of aging, hindering the development of effective anti-aging therapies.
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Citizen Science Expands Oceanographic Data Collection
To overcome the limited reach of research vessels, scientists are equipping commercial ships, fishing boats, and even sailboats like those in the Vendée Globe race with sensors to collect oceanographic data, significantly expanding data collection, especially in under-sampled regions.
Citizen Science Expands Oceanographic Data Collection
To overcome the limited reach of research vessels, scientists are equipping commercial ships, fishing boats, and even sailboats like those in the Vendée Globe race with sensors to collect oceanographic data, significantly expanding data collection, especially in under-sampled regions.
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Deadly Salamander Fungus Reaches German National Park
A deadly fungus (Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans), likely introduced via imported Asian amphibians, has been detected in a deceased fire salamander in Germany's Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, threatening native salamander and newt populations with potential extinction.
Deadly Salamander Fungus Reaches German National Park
A deadly fungus (Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans), likely introduced via imported Asian amphibians, has been detected in a deceased fire salamander in Germany's Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, threatening native salamander and newt populations with potential extinction.
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High-Dose Vitamin C Doubles Survival Rate in Pancreatic Cancer Study
A phase 2 clinical trial at the University of Iowa Health Care found that adding 75 grams of intravenous vitamin C three times a week to chemotherapy for late-stage pancreatic cancer doubled overall survival rates to 16 months and increased progression-free survival to six months.
High-Dose Vitamin C Doubles Survival Rate in Pancreatic Cancer Study
A phase 2 clinical trial at the University of Iowa Health Care found that adding 75 grams of intravenous vitamin C three times a week to chemotherapy for late-stage pancreatic cancer doubled overall survival rates to 16 months and increased progression-free survival to six months.
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Brief Intense Activity Significantly Lowers Heart Disease Risk in Women
A study of over 22,000 UK adults found that women who added three minutes of intense daily activity lowered their risk of major heart events by 45% and heart failure risk by 67%, highlighting a simple way to improve cardiovascular health.
Brief Intense Activity Significantly Lowers Heart Disease Risk in Women
A study of over 22,000 UK adults found that women who added three minutes of intense daily activity lowered their risk of major heart events by 45% and heart failure risk by 67%, highlighting a simple way to improve cardiovascular health.
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Short Bursts of Intense Daily Activity Reduce Cardiovascular Risks in Middle-Aged Women
A University of Sydney study found that middle-aged women averaging 3.4 minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) daily had a 45% lower risk of major cardiovascular events, including a 51% lower heart attack risk and 67% lower heart failure risk compared to inactive women;...
Short Bursts of Intense Daily Activity Reduce Cardiovascular Risks in Middle-Aged Women
A University of Sydney study found that middle-aged women averaging 3.4 minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) daily had a 45% lower risk of major cardiovascular events, including a 51% lower heart attack risk and 67% lower heart failure risk compared to inactive women;...
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Chicken-T. Rex Evolutionary Link Confirmed by Fossil and Molecular Evidence
Paleontological and molecular evidence, including shared skeletal features like hollow bones and wishbones, as well as protein similarities between T. rex and chicken collagen, confirm chickens as the closest living relatives of Tyrannosaurus rex.
Chicken-T. Rex Evolutionary Link Confirmed by Fossil and Molecular Evidence
Paleontological and molecular evidence, including shared skeletal features like hollow bones and wishbones, as well as protein similarities between T. rex and chicken collagen, confirm chickens as the closest living relatives of Tyrannosaurus rex.
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