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Experimental drug daraxonrasib doubles survival time in advanced pancreatic cancer trial

A Phase 3 clinical trial revealed that patients with advanced pancreatic cancer lived an average of 13.2 months on daraxonrasib, compared to 6.7 months on traditional chemotherapy.

A medical research laboratory setting representing clinical trials for new cancer treatments.

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New daily pill doubles survival rates for pancreatic cancer patients

A clinical trial of 500 patients revealed that the drug daraxonrasib extends average survival time to 13.2 months, nearly doubling the 6.7-month result seen with traditional chemotherapy.

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Common fitness supplement creatine may slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline

New clinical research suggests that creatine, a staple in gym bags worldwide, can boost brain energy and slow cognitive decline in early-stage Alzheimer’s patients by 30%.

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Study suggests life on Europa may have originated on Earth

A recent study argues that trillions of bacteria-laden dust particles ejected from Earth over billions of years could have successfully migrated to Jupiter’s moon, Europa.

Artistic rendering of Jupiter's moon Europa.

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MIT engineers develop physics-based virtual violin for luthiers

Researchers at MIT have created a computer simulation tool that uses fundamental physics to replicate the realistic sound of a plucked string.

Physics-based virtual violin simulation developed by MIT

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Researchers develop antibodies to block Epstein-Barr virus infection

Scientists at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center have engineered antibodies that prevent the Epstein-Barr virus from entering human B cells.

Microscopic view of antibodies targeting a virus

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Pesticide toxicity and habitat loss driving Western monarch butterfly decline

A toxicology report revealed a cocktail of residential pesticides in dead monarchs found in California's Pacific Grove sanctuary.

Trump administration dismisses all members of National Science Board

The Trump administration has fired the entire National Science Board, the body responsible for advising the president and Congress on the National Science Foundation.

US Space Force names 12 contractors for $3.2 billion orbital interceptor program

The US Space Force has awarded 20 contracts to a mix of aerospace giants and tech startups to develop space-based interceptors for the Golden Dome defense initiative.

Vast unveils custom flight suits and watches for first commercial space station

Space startup Vast has revealed a new two-piece astronaut flight suit and a certified Swiss wristwatch for its upcoming Haven-1 station.

Researchers identify mechanical stress as cause of solid-state battery failure

A team at the Max Planck Institute has discovered that lithium dendrites act like waterjets to crack ceramic electrolytes in solid-state batteries.

Astronauts on International Space Station receive high-spec laptops with 128GB RAM

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are receiving new laptops equipped with 128GB of RAM and 12-core processors to support orbital tasks.