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mRNA cancer therapy now in human trials after shrinking mouse tumours

Firm behind the new therapy developed Pfizer coronavirus vaccine

Scientists discover gigantic ‘shark-toothed’ dinosaur that dominated food chain before tyrannosaurs

Scientists say the dinosaur may have been twice the length, and over five times heavier than a tyrannosaur

Ig Nobel Prize Winners Celebrate Weirdest Scientific Discoveries

This year’s winning researchers figured out whether it’s safer to transport an airborne rhinoceros upside-down; and how disgusting that discarded gum stuck to a shoe is.

Rocket ‘Terminated’ In Fiery Explosion Over Pacific Ocean

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket was “terminated” over the Pacific Ocean Thursday night after suffering an “anomaly” off the California coast.

Oxygen therapy may slow Alzheimer’s, study finds

Breathing pure oxygen could ‘significantly slow its progression and severity’, scientists say

Booster jabs approved by medicines regulator – but No 10 continues to wait for JCVI decision

Both AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines ‘can be used as safe and effective booster doses’, says Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Ron DeSantis Laments Politicization Of Face Masks After Politicizing Face Masks

Many Twitter users pointed out the Florida governor has politicized the virus by selling products that mock the COVID-19 vaccines.

Australian Musk Duck Recorded Saying ‘You Bloody Fool’

Ripper the Australian musk dusk is thought to have learned the phrase from a caretaker.

Forget the bend and snap, this is how scorpions do the bend and twist

A new three-dimensional reconstruction of this aggressive body part reveals a special joint that is unique to the animal kingdom, writes Sabrina Imbler

What effect can vision loss have on your brain?

Research suggests that if the brain has to work extra hard to make sense of what our eyes see, it can take a toll on cognitive function, writes Jane E Brody

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