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Doctors in Jerusalem just treated the first patient with a revolutionary radiation therapy that targets aggressive brain tumors while protecting healthy tissue. The breakthrough offers new hope for patients with glioblastoma, one of the deadliest cancers.
Scientists in Japan have turned ordinary smartphones into emergency radiation detectors using special film and a portable scanner that costs less than $70. The breakthrough could save lives by letting anyone check for dangerous radiation exposure immediately after nuclear accidents.
Patients with brain metastases who received radiation tiles during surgery lived twice as long as those getting traditional post-surgery treatment. The breakthrough eliminates the weeks-long wait for radiation that often delays recovery.
Fifteen years after the nuclear disaster, radiation levels across most of Fukushima, Japan have dropped to match the national average. The areas requiring evacuation orders have shrunk by 98% since 2011.
Scientists have developed an mRNA therapy that protects cancer patients from painful radiation burns, a side effect that affects up to 95% of patients and can force treatment delays. The breakthrough could transform cancer care for millions.
Scientists in Hiroshima have created a $70 smartphone system that instantly measures radiation exposure in disaster zones. The breakthrough could save countless lives by delivering treatment decisions in minutes instead of hours.
Scientists discovered an unexpected pocket of protection on the moon that reduces harmful space radiation by 20%. This breakthrough could make future lunar missions safer for astronauts.
A groundbreaking study shows that pinpoint radiation therapy helps brain cancer patients think clearer, feel better, and stay independent longer than traditional whole-brain treatment. This approach could transform care for thousands diagnosed with multiple brain tumors each year.
Roswell Park Cancer Center in Buffalo now offers adaptive radiation therapy, a breakthrough treatment that uses AI to adjust cancer treatment in real time. The technology delivers stronger doses to tumors while protecting healthy organs.
A groundbreaking cancer treatment delivers radiation in a fraction of a second instead of minutes, eliminating pain for 75% of patients with bone cancer near vital organs. The University of Cincinnati trial showed zero serious side effects.
Cancer patients face a cruel trade-off: radiation therapy saves their lives but often damages their memory and mental health for years afterward. Scientists just discovered a way to protect the brain while still fighting the cancer.
A new study shows stage IV cancer patients can now receive targeted radiation therapy without pausing their chemotherapy, potentially saving precious weeks in their fight. This breakthrough could change treatment for thousands of patients with limited metastatic disease.
Scientists created a flexible material thinner than a hair that blocks nearly all electromagnetic waves and 72% of neutron radiation. The lightweight shield could protect astronauts and space technology without adding heavy equipment.
Scientists at the University of Georgia are making progress on understanding alpha-gal syndrome, a mysterious tick-triggered meat allergy affecting up to 450,000 Americans. Their research could lead to treatments for people who currently face life-altering dietary restrictions.
Children with chronic lung diseases can now get detailed scans that reveal how their lungs are working, not just what they look like, without any radiation exposure. A UK hospital is already using the breakthrough technology to catch early signs of cystic fibrosis that traditional tests miss.
After an explosive year that included a failed mission and a test-stand explosion, Texas-based Firefly Aerospace successfully launched its Alpha rocket back to orbit on March 11. The triumphant return marks a new chapter for the company as it prepares to unveil an upgraded version of its launch vehicle.
Mount Sinai researchers discovered that focused radiation helps CAR-T therapy work better against tough-to-treat solid tumors like lung cancer and melanoma. The breakthrough could make this life-saving treatment safer and more effective for thousands of cancer patients.
South Korean scientists successfully tested AI semiconductor technology that can survive extreme radiation in space, maintaining 92% accuracy after exposure equivalent to 20 years in orbit. This breakthrough could end the country's 98% dependence on foreign suppliers for defense and space tech.
A New York grandmother is cancer-free after receiving proton therapy, a precise radiation treatment that spared her from typical side effects. Marie Francillion never smoked but developed lung cancer that spread to her lymph nodes in 2022.
After two launch failures and an explosion that destroyed a rocket on the test stand, Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket flew flawlessly on March 11. The successful mission marks a major comeback for the Texas-based company that spent nearly a year fixing problems and improving quality controls.
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