Screening for ovarian cancer did not reduce early deaths
The latest analysis looked at data from more than 200,000 women aged 50-74 at recruitment who were followed up for an average of 16 years. The women were randomly allocated to one of three groups: no screening, annual screening using an ultrasound sc.....»»
The Next Generation of Cancer Drugs Will Be Made in Space
Injectable immunotherapy drugs can be made, in theory, but gravity prevents them from crystallizing correctly. A startup thinks the solution could be right above us......»»
Ford, GM divert shipments as Baltimore bridge collapse upends supplies
“It’s too early to say what impact this incident will have on the auto business, but there will certainly be a disruption," said John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation......»»
Dual-miRNA triggered DNA nanomachine for breast cancer subtype detection and treatment
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women, posing a serious threat to female health. Due to the high inter- and intra-tumoral heterogeneity of breast cancer, clinical treatment and prognosis can vary greatly in patients......»»
Elephant hunting by early humans may explain proximity between extensive Paleolithic stone quarries and water sources
Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University have uncovered the mystery surrounding extensive Paleolithic stone quarrying and tool-making sites: Why did Homo erectus repeatedly revisit the very same locations for hundreds of thousands of years? The answer.....»»
Apple Watch watchOS 11: What to Know Right Now
Apple’s hard at work on a new watchOS 11 update for Apple Watch and today we want to give users an early look at what we know and what we expect. As we push into 2024, we’ve heard quite a bit about iOS 18 for iPhone and a bit about macOS.....»»
Early spring, earlier nesting birds
Did spring arrive early this year? Some people think so. Apparently, some birds do, too. The NestWatch project at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology documents when and where birds are nesting......»»
Curbside collection improves organic waste composting, reduces methane emissions
Most organic household waste ends up in landfills, where it generates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Composting food and garden waste instead of sending it to landfills can significantly reduce methane emissions and help mitigate global warming......»»
Artificial reef designed by engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage
The beautiful, gnarled, nooked-and-crannied reefs that surround tropical islands serve as a marine refuge and natural buffer against stormy seas. But as the effects of climate change bleach and break down coral reefs around the world, and extreme wea.....»»
Albedo can reduce climate benefit of tree planting: New tool identifies locations with high climate-cooling potential
As efforts to restore tree cover accelerate to help avoid runaway climate change, a new study highlights how restoring tree cover can, in some locations, heat up the Earth rather than cool it by affecting how much sunlight the surface reflects (i.e......»»
Reddit share value 86% up on IPO price; may be good sign for tech sector
Redditors who took advantage of their privileged access to stock ahead of the IPO have seen Reddit share value rocket from $34 to $59.80 by yesterday’s close – an 86% increase. Early private investors have seen even greater returns, with OpenA.....»»
Here’s more confirmation that 2024 will be a slow year for Macs
A new road map from a research firm indicates that the Apple M4 chip could launch in early 2025 to compete with offerings from Intel and Qualcomm.....»»
How 8GB VRAM GPUs could be made viable again
Microsoft just published a new patent, describing a technology that could drastically reduce the impact of ray tracing on GPU memory......»»
Parents who believe their children can have a better future are more likely to read and play with them
Every day, a small group of women make their way through the community of Sweetwaters, near the South African city of Pietermaritzburg, with bags of toys and books. They work as home mentors supporting families who signed up for an early childhood de.....»»
EU launches mass DMA violation probes against Apple, Google, and Meta
Using its new powers under the Digital Markets Act, the European Union has announced sweeping probes into US Big Tech, including multiple investigations of Apple.As of early March 2024, Apple has enabled the creation of third-party rivals to its own.....»»
MSI Claw slammed as ‘impossible to recommend’ in early review
The MSI Claw is off to a rocky start, with some early reviews saying the handheld gaming PC is impossible to recommend......»»
Persian plateau unveiled as crucial hub for early human migration out of Africa
A new study combining genetic, paleoecological, and archaeological evidence has unveiled the Persian Plateau as a pivotal geographic location serving as a hub for Homo sapiens during the early stages of their migration out of Africa......»»
NASA touts space research in anti-cancer fight
Experiments in the weightless environment of space have led to "crazy progress" in the fight against cancer, NASA officials said at a recent event highlighting an important and personal initiative of US President Joe Biden......»»
Scientists explore complex pattern of tipping points in the Atlantic"s current system
An international team of scientists has warned against relying on nature providing straightforward 'early warning' indicators of a climate disaster, as new mathematical modeling shows new fascinating aspects of the complexity of the dynamics of clima.....»»
How to get the glider in Rise of the Ronin
The way of the samurai is dying in Rose of the Ronin, and the glider is just one new tool you will need to adapt to. Make sure you don't miss getting it early......»»
Researchers develop affordable, user-friendly method for single-cell reactions at the nanoliter level
Scaling down single-cell reactions to the nanoliter level is critical to minimize the risk of contamination, increase reaction efficiency, and reduce costs. Researchers from the Single-cell Center of the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess.....»»