Arson Destroys Lab, Crippling UK Sustainable Energy Research
A suspected arson attack destroyed the Liverpool lab of Luke Evans, a PhD student researching advanced fuel cells converting organic waste into clean energy, a technology deemed crucial for sustainable energy and heavy industry, eliminating over a decade of his work.
Arson Destroys Lab, Crippling UK Sustainable Energy Research
A suspected arson attack destroyed the Liverpool lab of Luke Evans, a PhD student researching advanced fuel cells converting organic waste into clean energy, a technology deemed crucial for sustainable energy and heavy industry, eliminating over a decade of his work.
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40% Bias Score
New Obesity Definition Proposed, Moving Beyond BMI
A global panel of experts proposes a new definition for obesity, incorporating waist circumference and health problems alongside BMI, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment of the estimated more than 1 billion people affected worldwide.
New Obesity Definition Proposed, Moving Beyond BMI
A global panel of experts proposes a new definition for obesity, incorporating waist circumference and health problems alongside BMI, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment of the estimated more than 1 billion people affected worldwide.
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16% Bias Score
Dual Lunar Missions Launch Aboard SpaceX Rocket
On January 4th, 2024, a SpaceX rocket launched two robotic lunar missions: Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander to Mare Crisium carrying 10 NASA science instruments, and ispace's Resilience lander and Tenacious rover to Mare Frigoris; this is ispace's second attempt following a failed 2023 mission.
Dual Lunar Missions Launch Aboard SpaceX Rocket
On January 4th, 2024, a SpaceX rocket launched two robotic lunar missions: Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander to Mare Crisium carrying 10 NASA science instruments, and ispace's Resilience lander and Tenacious rover to Mare Frigoris; this is ispace's second attempt following a failed 2023 mission.
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44% Bias Score
Utrecht Study Seeks to Improve Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Dense Tissue
The UMC Utrecht launched a study to improve breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, who have a higher risk and often have tumors missed on mammograms; a 68-year-old woman's case highlights this issue, prompting research into faster and cheaper MRI and contrast mammograms.
Utrecht Study Seeks to Improve Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Dense Tissue
The UMC Utrecht launched a study to improve breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, who have a higher risk and often have tumors missed on mammograms; a 68-year-old woman's case highlights this issue, prompting research into faster and cheaper MRI and contrast mammograms.
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44% Bias Score
China Develops High-Flux Linear Plasma Generator for Fusion Energy
China's Hefei Institutes of Physical Science announced the successful development of the SWORD linear plasma generator, a 15.5-meter, 22.5-tonne device capable of generating 10^24 particles per square meter per second for continuous operation exceeding 24 hours, marking a significant advancement in ...
China Develops High-Flux Linear Plasma Generator for Fusion Energy
China's Hefei Institutes of Physical Science announced the successful development of the SWORD linear plasma generator, a 15.5-meter, 22.5-tonne device capable of generating 10^24 particles per square meter per second for continuous operation exceeding 24 hours, marking a significant advancement in ...
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44% Bias Score
Dual Private Lunar Landers Launched by SpaceX
SpaceX launched two lunar landers on Wednesday, one for Japan's ispace and another for Texas-based Firefly Aerospace, marking a significant step toward increasing private sector involvement in lunar exploration; both landers carry scientific experiments and will attempt landings on the moon's near s...
Dual Private Lunar Landers Launched by SpaceX
SpaceX launched two lunar landers on Wednesday, one for Japan's ispace and another for Texas-based Firefly Aerospace, marking a significant step toward increasing private sector involvement in lunar exploration; both landers carry scientific experiments and will attempt landings on the moon's near s...
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36% Bias Score
Dual Private Lunar Missions Launched on Single SpaceX Rocket
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost (carrying 10 NASA instruments) and ispace's Resilience (with a rover and scientific instruments) to the Moon on January 15th, 2024, showcasing the increasing private sector involvement in lunar exploration.
Dual Private Lunar Missions Launched on Single SpaceX Rocket
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost (carrying 10 NASA instruments) and ispace's Resilience (with a rover and scientific instruments) to the Moon on January 15th, 2024, showcasing the increasing private sector involvement in lunar exploration.
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40% Bias Score
Dementia Risk Significantly Higher Than Previously Estimated
A new study reveals a significantly higher risk of developing dementia after age 55 (42%), driven by an aging population and potentially doubling US dementia cases by 2060, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular health and preventative measures.
Dementia Risk Significantly Higher Than Previously Estimated
A new study reveals a significantly higher risk of developing dementia after age 55 (42%), driven by an aging population and potentially doubling US dementia cases by 2060, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular health and preventative measures.
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36% Bias Score
UMC Utrecht Improves Breast Cancer Detection for Women with Dense Breast Tissue
UMC Utrecht is conducting a seven-year trial using additional scans (shortened MRI or contrast mammograms) for breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, addressing the higher cancer risk and detection difficulty in this group.
UMC Utrecht Improves Breast Cancer Detection for Women with Dense Breast Tissue
UMC Utrecht is conducting a seven-year trial using additional scans (shortened MRI or contrast mammograms) for breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, addressing the higher cancer risk and detection difficulty in this group.
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32% Bias Score
Nord Stream Explosions Released Record Amount of Methane
An international study found that the September 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions released 445,000–485,000 tons of methane, the largest single-event release ever recorded, with ongoing emissions from the water column for days afterward.
Nord Stream Explosions Released Record Amount of Methane
An international study found that the September 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions released 445,000–485,000 tons of methane, the largest single-event release ever recorded, with ongoing emissions from the water column for days afterward.
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24% Bias Score
Shared Neoantigens in Endometrial Cancers Suggest Potential for Nous-209 Vaccine
An Italian study found that endometrial cancers with mismatch repair deficiency share many neoantigens with colon and stomach cancers, suggesting the potential use of the existing Nous-209 therapeutic vaccine; 80% of 35 patients showed at least one neoantigen present in Nous-209.
Shared Neoantigens in Endometrial Cancers Suggest Potential for Nous-209 Vaccine
An Italian study found that endometrial cancers with mismatch repair deficiency share many neoantigens with colon and stomach cancers, suggesting the potential use of the existing Nous-209 therapeutic vaccine; 80% of 35 patients showed at least one neoantigen present in Nous-209.
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20% Bias Score
Global Call to Redefine Obesity: Beyond BMI
A Lancet-backed international commission recommends a new global definition of obesity, incorporating body fat distribution and other factors beyond BMI to improve diagnosis and treatment, addressing issues such as over- and under-diagnosis.
Global Call to Redefine Obesity: Beyond BMI
A Lancet-backed international commission recommends a new global definition of obesity, incorporating body fat distribution and other factors beyond BMI to improve diagnosis and treatment, addressing issues such as over- and under-diagnosis.
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32% Bias Score