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Bill Gates Breaks Ground On First Gen-IV Nuclear Plant In The US

The idea is that the reactor generates power at a constant rate, which is the most efficient approach, and stores the energy as heat in the molten salt.

Solid-state Battery From US Cell Maker Hits New Milestone

Factorial is ultimately aiming for vehicle ranges over 600 miles (966 km) per charge from a 90-kWh battery that drops around 30% in weight and size compared to a conventional lithium-ion pack. The FEST batteries are also designed to be produced using the same equipment used to produce lithium-ion batteries, with minimal changes.

Donanemab For Alzheimer's Gets Unanimous Thumbs Up From FDA Panel

If approved, donanemab will expand the first class of disease-modifying drugs, serving as the building blocks for future generations of drugs.

Researchers Developing Ultra-sensitive Blood Test With Potential To Revolutionise Diagnosis Of Alzheimer’s

Researchers at the University of York are using light-based technology to develop a simple and cost-effective blood test for Alzheimer’s disease.

More Than 380,000 Cancer Patients 'not Treated On Time Since 2015'

The NHS key target of 85% of people starting cancer treatment within 62 days has not been met since December 2015.

One Test To Detect Multiple Cancers – Where Are We Now?

Most cancers diagnosed at an earlier stage have a better prognosis. Detecting and diagnosing cancer earlier can mean there are more treatment options for patients and, ultimately, can help people survive cancer and lead longer, better lives.

New Glioblastoma Treatment Reaches Human Brain Tumor And Helps Immune Cells Recognize Cancer Cells

Novel immunotherapy is first-in-human treatment for this brain cancer.

Glowing Dye That Clings To Cancer Cells Gives Doctors ‘second Pair Of Eyes’

The fluorescent dye shows up cancer cells and where they may have spread into other tissues, such as the pelvis and lymph nodes.

‘Off The Charts’: The Key Breakthroughs Giving New Hope In Treating Cancer

World’s largest cancer conference in Chicago shares ‘impressive’ findings in vaccines, drug trials and AI.

Melanoma Skin Cancer Cases Rising In UK

A cancer charity is warning people to do more to protect themselves from the sun as the number of melanoma skin-cancer cases in the UK continues to rise.

New Blood Test 'can Predict' Breast Cancer Return

An "ultra-sensitive" new blood test can predict if breast cancer will return years before the disease shows up on scans, researchers say.

Cancer Patients Often Do Better With Less Intensive Treatment, Research Shows

Scaling back treatment for three kinds of cancer can make life easier for patients without compromising outcomes, doctors reported at the world’s largest cancer conference.