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After four months of immunotherapy infusions, a 71-year-old woman's esophageal cancer vanished completely without surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. Scientists say these breakthrough treatments are finally hitting their stride after nearly 100 years of development.
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Two groundbreaking space exploration artifacts have found their permanent home at the Smithsonian. The engineering models behind humanity's deepest looks into the universe and closest approach to the sun are now inspiring visitors in Virginia.
A 41-year-old man paralyzed for a decade is regaining control of his body through Colorado's first brain-computer interface implant. The breakthrough surgery could help millions with paralysis and movement disorders reclaim their independence.
The European Space Agency is offering African researchers a year in Italy to study Earth observation technology, complete with €2,500 monthly stipends and scientific networking funds. The fellowship aims to build Africa's capacity in satellite data analysis for everything from crop monitoring to climate tracking.
Thirteen leading nations just committed to fast-tracking quantum technology development together, days after the UK invested $2.5 billion in the field. The collaboration aims to turn cutting-edge quantum research into real solutions for healthcare, clean energy, and transportation.
The physicist who made Harry Potter's cloak real 20 years ago has moved on to something even wilder. John Pendry is now bending light through time instead of space.
South Korea climbed to 7th place among 30 developed nations for science and technology innovation, closing the gap with global leaders. The country's investment in research shows how steady commitment to science is paying off.
A Ghanaian pharmacist has created a thumbnail-sized chip that runs drug experiments in days instead of months, using AI to analyze results that once required teams of scientists working around the clock. She's bringing the technology home to accelerate medical breakthroughs across Africa.
For the first time in half a century, astronauts are heading back to the Moon, and Australia's cutting-edge technology is making it possible. Four crew members launching April 1 will rely on Australian ground stations as their lifeline home.
NASA just finished building a powerful new space telescope that could reveal hidden mysteries of the universe and help find life on other planets. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is heading to Florida for a fall 2026 launch, ahead of its original May 2027 schedule. ##
America is returning humans to the moon within four years, this time to stay permanently. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled a bold new plan to build lunar bases and space stations with commercial partners before China arrives in 2030.
Eleven leading mathematicians created the First Proof challenge to see if AI can actually advance mathematics or if it's just a fancy calculator. The results could reshape how we understand machine intelligence.
NASA is building a permanent base on the moon's surface and launching a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars by 2028. The bold $20 billion plan replaces the agency's original space station design with infrastructure built for the long haul.
America is returning to the Moon with an ambitious plan to build a permanent lunar base through yearly missions starting in 2027. NASA's new roadmap shifts from one-off expeditions to a repeatable system that could make living on the Moon a reality within years.
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An 18-year-old Virginia student created a self-cleaning water filter that removes nearly all microplastics without expensive membranes. Her invention costs less and requires almost no maintenance compared to traditional systems.
South Africa is strengthening its global reputation through an ambitious 10-year science and innovation strategy focused on international partnerships and solving real-world problems. From vaccine manufacturing to climate research, the nation is positioning itself as a reliable partner bridging the Global North and South.
China is preparing to launch its first planetary defense mission in December 2027, aiming a spacecraft at asteroid 2016 WP8 to test humanity's ability to protect Earth from space threats. The mission marks another nation joining the effort to keep our planet safe from asteroids.
A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.
Two groundbreaking NASA missions just found their permanent home at the Smithsonian, giving visitors a chance to stand face-to-face with the technology reaching farther into space than ever before. The displays celebrate humanity's boldest leaps into the unknown.
South Korea is pooling its best AI minds and tech resources to tackle national challenges and double research productivity by 2030. The ambitious K-Moonshot project brings together 161 companies to solve problems in healthcare, energy, and materials science using artificial intelligence.
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