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Chinese scientists just solved one of electronics' oldest problems: how to fit circuits onto curved, irregular shapes. Their breakthrough uses heat-shrinking plastic and liquid metal to create durable sensors that bend without breaking.
After four decades of being typecast as "the handsome guy," Ted McGinley finally got the role that recognizes his full talent on Apple TV's "Shrinking." His journey from thinking he'd be killed off to becoming a fan favorite proves it's never too late for a second act.
After being told his stage 4 kidney cancer had no cure, Roberto Gonzalez found hope at UT MD Anderson with a treatment combination that's shrinking his tumors. The 58-year-old Texan is back to fishing, camping, and enjoying life while his cancer responds to targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Scientists just solved a major puzzle that could transform computing forever. By shrinking materials to 1/2,000th their size, they've created tiny devices that bend visible light for the first time.
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University created a molecule that shuts down a key enzyme cancer cells need to grow, causing tumors to shrink in mice with triple-negative breast cancer. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer.
A groundbreaking therapy is showing real promise against cancers long considered impossible to treat, shrinking tumors in patients who'd run out of options. The experimental drug targets a genetic mutation affecting thousands of lung and pancreatic cancer patients each year.
A new pill targeting aggressive pancreatic and lung cancers showed remarkable results in early trials, shrinking tumors in nearly two-thirds of lung cancer patients. The therapy offers fresh hope for patients facing some of the deadliest cancer diagnoses.
A groundbreaking immune cell therapy caused aggressive brain tumors to shrink dramatically within days in early trials. The treatment offers new hope for glioblastoma, one of the deadliest cancers with few effective options.
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed the first drug that targets a specific cancer "switch" in lung cancer cells, shrinking tumors in lab tests without harming healthy tissue. The breakthrough could transform treatment for millions of people with the world's deadliest cancer.
A groundbreaking immunotherapy drug has shown stunning results in early trials, shrinking tumors in men with advanced prostate cancer who had run out of treatment options. Researchers believe this breakthrough could eventually lead to cures for a disease that affects 1.5 million men worldwide each year.
Scientists in China just unveiled a humanoid robot that can stretch to three times its size, squeeze through tight spaces, and even walk on water. The breakthrough design mimics human bone growth and could make robots safer for homes and rescue missions.
A breakthrough pill for pancreatic cancer, the deadliest major cancer, shows stunning results in trials. Former Senator Ben Sasse's tumors shrank 76% after taking the experimental drug that could become the first targeted treatment for this disease.
Saying yes when you mean no drains your energy and builds resentment. These five proven strategies help people-pleasers reclaim their time and stop apologizing for their needs.
After four years away from acting, Michael J. Fox was so moved by Harrison Ford's portrayal of Parkinson's disease on "Shrinking" that he demanded a role on the show. The result? An unforgettable scene between two Hollywood legends that brought both actors to tears.
After seeing Harrison Ford portray Parkinson's disease on Apple TV's "Shrinking," Michael J. Fox was so moved he demanded a role on the show. The result is Fox's first acting appearance since 2020 and a reunion of two Hollywood legends.
Researchers in China built a marshmallow-shaped robot that can squeeze through tight spaces, swim, and walk on water. The inflatable design could transform search and rescue missions.
Scientists created a memory chip that becomes more efficient as it gets smaller, reversing a fundamental rule of electronics. The breakthrough could lead to smartphones that stay cool and run for months on a single charge.
Scientists in Spain have developed a three-drug combination that completely eliminated pancreatic tumors in lab models for over 200 days without resistance. The breakthrough targets one of the deadliest cancers from multiple angles simultaneously.
A targeted therapy for advanced gastrointestinal cancer shrank tumors by 30% or more in 61% of patients who tried it as their first treatment. The breakthrough could offer hope to those facing drug resistance in a cancer that affects thousands worldwide.
A groundbreaking immunotherapy drug halted or shrank tumors in nearly half of men with advanced prostate cancer who had run out of treatment options. The therapy works differently than previous treatments and caused only mild side effects in 88% of patients.
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