Improved Membrane Coating for Anti-Cancer Nanoparticles
Scientists at the University of Eastern Finland have developed a technique that lets them improve the coating of nanoparticles when using cell membranes. Cell membranes offer a lot of benefits as a coating for synthetic nanoparticles, including shiel.....»»
We Must Restore Trust in Science in ‘Antiscientific America’
Anti-intellectualism is a prevalent and pernicious force in American public life. Stimulating interest in science may combat its influence.....»»
New insights into cancer risks from chemicals in fire smoke
Derek Urwin has a special stake in his work as a cancer control researcher. After undergraduate studies in applied mathematics at UCLA, he became a firefighter. His inspiration to launch a second career as a scientist was the loss of his brother, Isa.....»»
Laboratory simulation finds smaller nanoparticles are subject to enhanced agglomeration in gastrointestinal tract
In a laboratory set-up simulating the human stomach and intestine, researchers at the University of Amsterdam have explored the fate of plastic nanoparticles during gastrointestinal digestion. In their paper published in the October issue of Chemosph.....»»
How Society’s Beauty Standards Could Impact Breast Cancer Outcomes
An epidemiologist explores a troubling rise in early-onset breast cancer diagnoses and discusses the potential link to chronic exposure to endocrine disruptors......»»
The Forgotten Developer of Tamoxifen, a Lifesaving Breast Cancer Therapy
Her name was on the patent for tamoxifen, but Dora Richardson’s story was lost until now.....»»
Eric Paulsen, WWL anchor of 40+ years, dies after battle with cancer
Eric Paulsen, WWL anchor of 40+ years, dies after battle with cancer.....»»
Buckingham Palace Shares Positive News Relating to King Charles"s Cancer Recovery
Buckingham Palace Shares Positive News Relating to King Charles"s Cancer Recovery.....»»
macOS 15.1 update available with Apple intelligence and improved iPhone Mirroring
macOS Sequoia just got its first major update, macOS 15.1. This new version improves the iPhone Mirroring experience while unlocking Apple Intelligence features for M1 … The post macOS 15.1 update available with Apple intelligence and improved.....»»
Apple Intelligence arrives on the Mac with macOS Sequoia update
Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15.1 with the promised first set of Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools and an improved Siri.Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.1 with Siri improvementsFollowing its initial release in mid-September 2024.....»»
Venom, Joker, and the year of supervillain cinema
The comic-book movies of 2024 have thrown a spotlight on villains and anti-heroes with mixed results. Does it signal a looming bust for the once-popular genre?.....»»
Advancing drug delivery: New framework links lipid nanoparticle structure to immune response
A new framework bridges a gap in understanding RNA therapeutics by linking the structure of lipid nanoparticles to immune response. It can help scientists and engineers expand the use of RNA medicines beyond vaccines to other therapeutic applications.....»»
Apple Intelligence offers improved ChatGPT privacy, but there’s a catch
Apple released iOS 18.1 earlier this week, which brings the first Apple Intelligence features to iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro. ChatGPT integration isn’t … The post Apple Intelligence offers improved ChatGPT privacy, but there’s a.....»»
Natural compound found in flowers blocks activity of an enzyme involved in multiple sclerosis and cancer
Scientists have identified a natural compound that halts the process involved in the progression of certain forms of cancer and demyelinating conditions—those that damage the sheath, known as myelin, that surrounds neurons—such as multiple sclero.....»»
Proof that immigrants fuel the US economy is found in the billions they send back home, says researcher
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of immigrants if he is elected to a second term, claiming that, among other things, foreign-born workers take jobs from others. His running mate JD Vance has echoed those anti-immigrant views......»»
When ribosomes go rogue
Unusual variations in the cellular protein factory can skew development, help cancer spread, and more. But ribosome variety may also play biological roles, scientists say. In the.....»»
Forget about fancy features, more robot vacuums should perfect the basics
While it's nice to have secondary features like pet snapshots and voice assistants, nothing is more exciting on a new robot vacuum than improved cleaning power......»»
Anthropic’s Claude can now control computers like people do
Anthropic is rolling out a new-and-improved version of Claude 3.5 Sonnet alongside the debut of 3.5 Haiku and a new Computer Control API.....»»
Xbox finally upgrades its wireless headset after 3 years
Microsoft has released a tiny refresh of its Xbox Wireless Headset with improved battery life......»»
Apple Watch Series 10 after one month: It’s the anti-Ultra model
I’ve been wearing the Apple Watch Series 10 for just over one month. And in that time, several key features have stood out that make this, in many respects, the anti-Ultra model. Here’s what I mean. more….....»»
Qualcomm brings laptop-class CPU cores to phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite
New CPU cores replace more complicated mix-and-match of CPU architectures. Qualcomm has a new chip for flagship phones, and the best part is that it uses an improved version of th.....»»