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Moderna and Merck's personalized mRNA vaccine improves melanoma survival outcomes in a Phase 3 trial. Other studies highlight advances in brain therapies, thought processes, and neurological mechanisms in diverse conditions.
The Middle Miocene of South America was a land defined by dramatic evolutionary experiments and unusual ecological dynamics. Long before the Great American Biotic Interchange allowed North American predators like saber-toothed cats and bears to march southward, South America was an isolated island continent. In this ancient ecosystem, the ratio of mammalian predators to their […]
A study reveals reliance on opaque data tools undermines scientific trust, urging transparency and caution in using black-box technologies.
Researchers identified a new subterranean species, Gangaichthys indonepalicus, an earthworm eel from the Indo-Gangetic Plain, India.
A study from Kyoto University reveals two distinct brain circuits involved in habit formation, one controlling whether a habit forms and the other influencing its intensity, explaining individual variations in habitual behaviors.
Childhood vaccine exemptions in the U.S. are rising, contributing to measles outbreaks. Meanwhile, an Ebola outbreak in Congo is accelerating, and research links sugary drinks to higher gastric cancer risks.
National Geographic's Lion chronicles Kio's journey from cub to adult while exploring pride dynamics. Director of photography Sophie Darlington emphasizes character-driven storytelling to reveal intimate lion behaviors over four years.
The U.S. Justice Department has ordered the termination of three NSF diversity programs due to constitutional violations, emphasizing recent Supreme Court rulings on race and discrimination in federal initiatives.
Heart Aerospace's X1, the largest electric aircraft, successfully completed its maiden flight, showcasing the potential for reduced aviation costs despite limitations in battery technology for longer ranges.
New research by Louisa Mason explores previously unexamined radio frequencies for extraterrestrial life, suggesting that a broader spectrum and archival data could enhance future SETI search efforts.
