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New radiation therapy for prostate cancer reduces deaths, study shows

“It’s a remarkable achievement," said one doctor not associated with the study, adding that "very few drugs" have shown that level of improvement.
Michael Rosenblum was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer before participating in a clinical trial for a new therapy that targets a protein on the cancer cells and then obliterates them with radiation.
Michael Rosenblum was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer before participating in a clinical trial for a new therapy that targets a protein on the cancer cells and then obliterates them with radiation.

Shrinking giants: North Atlantic right whales getting tinier

Diminishing size is a threat to the species' overall survival because the whales aren’t having as many offspring.
Right Whales Spotted Close To Shore On Cape Cod Bay
Right Whales Spotted Close To Shore On Cape Cod Bay

New science chief wants next pandemic vaccine ready in 100 days

Lander said he is particularly focused not so much on this pandemic, but the lessons learned from this one to prepare for the next one.
Image: Eric Lander, President-Elect Biden Introduces Key Members Of Upcoming Science Team
Image: Eric Lander, President-Elect Biden Introduces Key Members Of Upcoming Science Team
6d ago

China reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu

There is no indication that H10N3 can spread easily in humans.
Image: Salted chickens, ducks and fish for sale at a market in Huai an, Jiangsu province in China.
Image: Salted chickens, ducks and fish for sale at a market in Huai an, Jiangsu province in China.
6d ago

Space junk damages International Space Station's robotic arm

The wayward object punctured a hole in Canadarm2's protective thermal covering, but the robotic arm remains functional.
Image: The damage is limited to a small section of the arm boom and thermal blanket.
Image: The damage is limited to a small section of the arm boom and thermal blanket.

Supersonic airliners hit turbulence as jet developer shuts down

Experts cite the downturn in travel after Covid-19, concerns about fuel use and noise regulations on supersonic jets.
Image: Aerion AS2
Image: Aerion AS2

Study blames climate change for 37 percent of heat deaths worldwide

"These are deaths related to heat that actually can be prevented. It is something we directly cause,” an epidemiologist said.
Sao Paulo, Brazil, has the most climate-related heat deaths, averaging 239 a year, researchers found.
Sao Paulo, Brazil, has the most climate-related heat deaths, averaging 239 a year, researchers found.
11d ago

NASA's Mars helicopter goes on wild ride after navigation error

The wild, lurching ride is the first major problem since NASA's little Mars helicopter took to the Martian skies last month.
Image: Mars Ingenuity helicopter
Image: Mars Ingenuity helicopter
11d ago

Climate change is erasing 'flammability barrier' that protects high-elevation forests

Global warming and ongoing drought conditions in the western U.S. are drying out such forests, making them particularly susceptible to blazes.
Image: Cameron Peak Fire burns outside Estes Park
Image: Cameron Peak Fire burns outside Estes Park
12d ago

New guidelines relax '14-day rule' on growing human embryos in the lab

Scientists have been required to destroy human embryos grown in a lab before they reach 14 days.
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