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India's Karnataka state is spreading creative tech opportunities beyond its capital, aiming to launch 500,000 jobs and nurture the next generation of game designers and visual effects artists from every corner of the region.
A new study shows COVID vaccines given in fall and winter 2025-2026 protected older adults from symptomatic illness with 55% effectiveness. The findings highlight a powerful tool many vulnerable seniors are missing out on.
Researchers engineered tiny nanoparticles that activate cancer drugs only in diseased lymph nodes, dramatically reducing harmful side effects while improving treatment effectiveness. The breakthrough could allow patients to receive stronger, more effective doses without the toxic reactions that force many to stop therapy.
A visually impaired para-athlete from Tamil Nadu who competed internationally despite losing her parents young just landed a government coaching position. K. Sivagami's journey from orphan to national medalist shows what determination can achieve.
Japan's transport ministry launched a new safety program teaching people with visual impairments to navigate railway platforms with white canes. The training pairs mobility instructors with visually impaired participants at real train stations to prevent falls while permanent safety barriers are installed.
A breakthrough trial shows endoxifen reduces breast cancer risk as effectively as standard treatment but with dramatically fewer troublesome side effects. This could help millions of women stay on preventive treatment longer.
Scientists at UC San Diego discovered that a natural fungal supplement reduces vaccine side effects while helping antibodies last longer. The breakthrough could make vaccines more appealing and effective for millions of people worldwide.
Scientists in Japan have created a new delivery system that makes a common cancer drug 3,600 times more effective at reaching tumors. The breakthrough could transform treatment for patients while reducing harmful side effects.
ChatGPT just launched a feature that turns confusing math and science concepts into interactive visuals you can play with in real time. Over 140 million weekly users can now explore 70+ topics by adjusting variables and watching formulas come to life.
Thousands of people born unable to see mental images are training their minds to visualize for the first time. Early results suggest the mind's eye might be more flexible than scientists thought.
A White Bear First Nation artist has created a visual land acknowledgement that will reach nearly 600 teachers and countless students across southeast Saskatchewan. The artwork weaves Indigenous symbols with personal meaning to spark curiosity and conversation in classrooms.
A major Oxford study analyzed 154,664 patients and found statins don't actually cause most side effects listed on their packages, including memory loss and depression. This breakthrough could save lives by helping millions overcome fears about taking these proven heart medications.
A groundbreaking analysis of 123,940 patients found that statins don't cause most side effects blamed on them. Memory loss, depression, sleep problems, and dozens of other symptoms occurred just as often in people taking fake pills.
NASA's MAVEN spacecraft detected a never-before-seen phenomenon inside Mars's atmosphere that could explain how the Red Planet lost its air. The Zwan-Wolf effect was caught squeezing Mars's atmosphere during a powerful solar storm in December 2023.
Scientists discovered that a single dose of the psychedelic compound DMT produces longer-lasting antidepressant effects in mice than the currently approved rapid-acting treatment S-ketamine. This breakthrough could offer new hope for millions struggling with treatment-resistant depression.
The people closest to you might be sculpting you into your best self without you even realizing it. Researchers call it the Michelangelo Effect, and it explains why certain relationships help us flourish.
Scientists discovered that chemotherapy's damage to the gut actually triggers a powerful defense against cancer spreading. The side effect once seen as collateral damage now appears to rewire the immune system to fight metastasis.
A breakthrough study across 10 countries shows that when doctors read what cancer patients report about their own symptoms, they assess treatment side effects far more consistently. This simple change could transform how we measure and manage the real impact of cancer treatments.
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking psoriasis treatment that only activates when exposed to light, eliminating dangerous side effects that have plagued previous therapies. The innovation could help millions access affordable, targeted treatment for this painful skin condition.
A master's student who grew up without access to music lessons is now creating technology that lets anyone turn their favorite songs into stunning, ever-changing visual performances. His AI system makes music visible in real time.
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