Sonodynamic immunotherapy proves effective in pancreatic cancer treatment
Ultrasound is a promising technique for treating cancer. Unlike laser light, used in photodynamic cancer therapy, ultrasound waves can reach deep into tissue—up to 12 cm—to treat deep tumors without damaging healthy cells. A team of researchers r.....»»
Driverless racing is real, terrible, and strangely exciting
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League proves it’s possible, just very hard. Enlarge / No one's entirely sure if driverless racing will be any good to watch, but before we find that out, people have to actually develop driverle.....»»
Apple’s Journal app could be blown away with an iOS 18 AI upgrade, as this new third-party app proves
Apple’s WWDC keynote is fast approaching, where the company will unveil all its AI features for iOS 18, macOS 15, and more. I’ve written previously about how Apple has the potential to make AI mass-market with iOS 18 in a way few other compani.....»»
Study finds political commitment in long-term climate policy key for effective EU emissions trading system
High policy credibility is crucial for carbon prices in the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) to be high enough to efficiently incentivize emission reductions in the long term, a new study finds......»»
The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq—this EV proves GM messed up dropping CarPlay
Now that it's been in production for a couple of years, how has the Lyriq matured? Enlarge / For a while the Lyriq was a rare sight on the road, but now that production has picked up, we decided it was time to get a second impres.....»»
Apple’s Journal app could be blow away with an iOS 18 AI upgrade, as this new third-party app proves
Apple’s WWDC keynote is fast approaching, where the company will unveil all its AI features for iOS 18, macOS 15, and more. I’ve written previously about how Apple has the potential to make AI mass-market with iOS 18 in a way few other compani.....»»
New method advances cancer detection by counting tiny blood-circulating particles
A University of Houston researcher is reporting a new method to detect cancer which could make cancer detection as simple as taking a blood test. With a 98.7% accuracy rate, the method—which combines PANORAMA imaging with fluorescent imaging—has.....»»
Bizarre armor from Mycenaean Greece turns out to have been effective
People suspected the Dendra armor was ceremonial, but new tests show its utility. Enlarge / Armor based on the Dendra artifact being tested. (credit: Andreas Flouris and Stavros Petmezas) The Dendra armor, one of the old.....»»
The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally proves sideways is the best way
Ford's rally-inspired EV proves that sometimes a gimmick can be great. Enlarge / The Mustang Mach-E Rally is the latest version of Ford's electric crossover. It features plenty of power and a new drive mode, as well as plenty of.....»»
ZF Group appoints new head of Americas amid EV, software push
ZF Group appointed Peter Holdmann, the head of the German supplier's chassis solutions business and corporate quality division, to also lead its business in the Americas effective July 1......»»
"Extraordinary" 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull may show signs of attempts to treat cancer
From ancient texts we know that—for their times—the ancient Egyptians were exceptionally skilled at medicine. For example, they could identify, describe, and treat diseases and traumatic injuries, build protheses, and put in dental fillings. Othe.....»»
Researchers develop reusable "sponge" for soaking up marine oil spills—even in chilly northern waters
Oil spills, if not cleaned up quickly and effectively, can cause lasting damage to marine and coastal environments. That's why a team of North American researchers are developing a new sponge-like material that is not only effective at grabbing and h.....»»
New approach uses "cloaked" proteins to deliver cancer-killing therapeutics into cells
An interdisciplinary collaboration has designed a way to "cloak" proteins so that they can be captured by lipid nanoparticles, which are akin to tiny bubbles of fat. These bubbles are small enough to sneak their hidden cargo into living cells, where.....»»
Another Nintendo Game Franchise gets the LEGO Treatment
It's not on sale at the moment, but fans can pre-order it from LEGO with orders shipping in September. The post Another Nintendo Game Franchise gets the LEGO Treatment appeared first on Phandroid. Nintendo is no stranger to occasionally co.....»»
Bacterial model helps reveal how our bodies prevent population explosions—and cancer
For the size of any population to remain stable over time, its birth and death rates must be balanced. If the birthrate is too high, there could be a population explosion; if it is too low, the population will shrink. This kind of balance exists, for.....»»
Personalized phage therapy heals resistant wounds in Siamese cat
A new study has shown an advance in the treatment of antibiotic-resistant infections in animals. The research, focusing on a 5-year-old Siamese cat Squeaks with a multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection post-arthrodesis surgery, marks th.....»»
Virtual training may be an effective, cost-efficient option for child educators
Teachers and other child educators can benefit from regular professional development, but in-person training can be expensive. New research found that virtual training can be a budget-friendly alternative—and especially effective for certain groups.....»»
‘I"m an Oncologist and This Is the Vegetable I Swear by for Cancer Prevention’
‘I"m an Oncologist and This Is the Vegetable I Swear by for Cancer Prevention’.....»»
Innovative Thinking Could Make New Sickle Cell Treatments More Accessible
The cost of new gene-based sickle cell treatments isn’t the only barrier to access. Coming up with new ways to treat the whole disease—and person—could make treatment more equitable.....»»
Common heartburn medications may help fight cancer and other immune disorders in dogs, researchers find
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)—medications commonly used to treat heartburn and acid reflux in people and animals—may be effective at fi.....»»
Unveiling a novel AAK1 inhibitor: How chemical proteomics unlock therapeutic potential
Enhancing drug development for life-threatening diseases like cancer hinges on a deep understanding of protein kinases, making it a focal point for researchers. These enzymes, encoded by more than 500 human genes, serve as critical players in cellula.....»»