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Implantable microparticles can deliver two cancer therapies at once
Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Oct, 2024
by Alexander Muller
The combination of phototherapy and chemotherapy could offer a more effective way to fight aggressive tumours.
The SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission Will Show Us How Spaceflight Transforms the Body
Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
Unlike the International Space Station, Dragon does not have an airlock. Our bodily fluids, gut function, and metabolism all go topsy-turvy in space, which impacts how common medications work. The Polaris Dawn crew will test several common medications and chart how they behave in space.
Why A New Method Of Growing Food On Mars Matters More On Earth
Posted in Science on 18th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
Solutions like greenhouses developed for colonizing other worlds could be deployed in drought-ravaged areas on Earth.
Can We Prevent The Next Flu Pandemic In Humans?
Posted in Medicine, Science on 18th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
Though testing alone doesn't stop viral spread, it provides key information about where and how that spread is happening.
Like Cigarettes And Alcohol, Surgeon General Says Social Media Needs Warning Labels
Posted in Online, Science on 18th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
"The mental health crisis among young people is an emergency-and social media has emerged as an important contributor," Murthy argues.