In mid-April, astronomy enthusiasts will be able to enjoy one of the classic celestial spectacles. The meteor shower known as the Lyrids will illuminate the sky, especially in the northern hemisphere, and anyone will be able to see it with the naked eye, weather permitting—if they know where…
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Scientists discover hidden “master switch” driving skin cancer growth and immune escape
A molecule that helps control gene activity has now been tied to both the growth of skin cancer and its ability to avoid the body’s immune defenses, according to new research.
Scientists from NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center found that a key protein, known as the transcription…
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Scientists discover skincare compound that kills drug-resistant bacteria
Madecassic acid is widely known in Korean skincare as a calming “hero ingredient,” but new research suggests it may have a much bigger role to play. Scientists at the University of Kent have found that this plant-derived compound could help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria, one of the most…
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Japan lifts ban on lethal arms exports
Major shift from pacifist stance will allow defence contractors to target international markets
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Pro-Russian party entered Lithuania’s ruling coalition — and it’s already blocking defense projects on Suwalki Corridor
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Pro-Russian forces are gaining momentum in Lithuania and attempting to influence the country’s defense policy. Political analyst Vytautas Bruveris told this to…
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Increasing heat can boost malnutrition among children
Climate change may be worsening nutritional problems for already vulnerable children.
An analysis of data from about 6.5 million young children in Brazil shows that the higher the temperature, the higher the chances of child malnutrition. Each 1 degree Celsius rise in local…
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Intimate partner homicide has clear warning signs – and is often preventable, research shows
Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax was an accomplished dentist and a loving mom to two teenage children. On April 16, 2026, she was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, who then killed himself, according to news reports. This apparent intimate partner…
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A vaccine for Lyme disease could be on the horizon
Outdoor enthusiasts hoping to avoid catching a potentially debilitating bacterium from a tick bite could soon have another layer of defense joining bug sprays and long clothing.
New clinical trial data from vaccine makers Pfizer and Valneva show that their Lyme disease shot
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This missing vitamin could stop cancer cells in their tracks
Researchers at the University of Lausanne (Unil) have uncovered a new biological mechanism that exposes a critical vulnerability in tumor cells when they are deprived of vitamin B7.
All cells must adjust to changes in nutrient supply to survive. However, some cells become especially reliant on…
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This simple 3-amino acid trick boosts mRNA therapy 20-fold
Lipid nanoparticles, or LNPs, are best known for their role in delivering the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines given to billions of people. Now, scientists are expanding their use far beyond vaccines. Researchers are working to use these tiny carriers to deliver therapeutic mRNA into cells for cancer…
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