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The Pill That Just Cut the Deadliest Cancer's Death Risk by 60% Finally Got FDA's Yes

The FDA has approved Rasonque, a new cancer pill, which nearly doubles survival rates in advanced pancreatic cancer patients, marking a significant advancement in treatment options.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

A black star in a false Spanish twilight: Here's the story of my 1st total solar eclipse

I journeyed to the path of totality in Spain to watch the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse with a group of passionate citizen scientists. Here's my story.

Space · Aug 26

Massive space mirrors could be 40 times brighter than the full moon, astronomers warn. 'It will be worse than big cities like London'

Sun-reflecting space mirrors proposed by U.S. startup Reflect Orbital will have an even more devastating effect on the night sky around the world than previously thought, a study has found.

Space · Aug 26

SpaceX sends Starlink satellites to orbit on predawn launch from California

SpaceX launched 27 more of its Starlink broadband satellites to orbit today (Aug. 26), in a predawn liftoff from California's central coast.

Space · Aug 26

Inside the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory

Here's a rundown of all the major parts of NASA's Roman Space Telescope launching Aug. 30.

Space · Aug 26

Scientists Issue Grim Warning Over End of Civilisation With Just 10% Chance of Survival

A mathematical study suggests a less than 10% chance of avoiding civilisation collapse if current population growth and resource consumption trends continue, highlighting deforestation as a critical factor.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds

Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Watch the partial lunar eclipse online tonight with these free livestreams

You can catch the partial lunar eclipse live online here with these free livestreams starting at 9:23 p.m. EDT (0123 GMT).

Space · Aug 26

Sand overextraction weakening riverbanks as concrete demand soars

Research finds demand has more than doubled since 2000 and 80% of current demand comes from Asia

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Dogs blink more often when they see owners blinking, study finds

Scientists say research suggests blinking may have acquired a social relevance in interactions between dogs and people

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25