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Chinese stem cell therapy reverses heart failure in 90% of patients, landmark trial finds

Patients who received treatment performed better on a six-minute walking test

The Independent UK

A Mouse Cortex Grown in a Dish Made All the Right Cells, but Its Stem Cells Lost Their Timing and Their Range

Austrian researchers grew a mouse cerebral cortex in a dish. It made the right cells, but the stem cells abandoned the schedule that a real brain follows.

Medical Daily

Meet Rayhan Papar, the 18-year-old Texas student who trained a da Vinci surgical robot to remove tumors; it succeeded in 3 of 4 gel-model tests

A brilliant eighteen-year-old student has engineered a cutting-edge framework designed for surgical robots. Utilizing a simulation strategy, this innovative system instructs robots on autonomous tumor excision. Tested on a da Vinci surgical platform alongside gel models, it achieved success by removing tumors in three out of four trials. This pioneering…

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India's Last Gharial Stronghold: Why the Chambal River Saved a Crocodilian No Other River Could

A Crocodilian Built for One Thing, Destroyed by Everything ElseThe gharial's jaw is so narrow it cannot eat anything larger than a fish. Gavialis gangeticus evolved that way over millions of years, a specialist so refined it cannot pivot. That specialisation is also why it collapsed so fast when India's…

Times Life

Scientists just discovered a big limitation in lab-grown minibrains — they have a skewed 'sense of time'

Miniature models of the brain don't seem to follow the same developmental timetable as real brains, which matters for research.

LiveScience

Cognizant hires 489 B-school graduates, over 37% from non-STEM backgrounds

Cognizant has hired 489 graduates from 58 B-schools across 37 cities, with over 37% coming from non-STEM backgrounds and more than 42% being women. The new recruits will undergo a two-week Talent Accelerator programme covering business skills, sales, marketing and AI-related work as Cognizant expands its talent pool beyond engineering…

The Economic Times

Your Gut Cells Can "Forget" What They Are to Repair Damage, and Colon Tumors Steal the Same Switch

MSK researchers identified ZFP36L2 as the protein that lets gut cells revert to a stem-like state, a repair program that colorectal cancer exploits to spread.

Medical Daily

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Meet Kanav Jain, the Scottish student who built a low-cost autonomous aircraft to deliver medicines to remote communities; it made him UK Young Engineer of the Year

Kanav Jain, a talented Scottish student, has been awarded the prestigious UK Young Engineer of the Year for creating AeroAid, an innovative low-cost autonomous drone aimed at delivering medical supplies. This versatile VTOL quadplane combines the best features of helicopters and airplanes, making it ideal for reaching remote locations. Jain’s…

The Times of India

The Class and Status Signals Hidden Inside Every Indian Dating App Profile Nobody Discusses

The college name is never just a college nameYou put IIT or SRCC or Symbiosis in your bio and told yourself it was for context. It wasn't. You knew, the way everyone knows without saying it, that certain institution names function as shorthand for a family's income bracket, their English…

Times Life

In 1992, Congress backed a plan to dechannelize Florida's Kissimmee River and restore its watershed. 28 years later, the project had restored 19 of 44 river miles and 6,500 acres of floodplain wetlands, with wildlife returning

Florida's Kissimmee River underwent a significant restoration after decades of channelization. This project aimed to revive its natural floodplain and wetland ecosystems. The restoration efforts successfully brought back several bird species to the area. It also served as a model for the larger Everglades restoration initiative.

The Economic Times

Al Murray backs stem cell register campaign following death of young nephew

The comedian, best known for his Pub Landlord persona, lost his nephew Finley in 2021.

Evening Standard

Woman Gets Goodyears. Then The Shop Tries To Take Them Back—And Replace Them With Cheaper Douglas Tires: ‘Go To Costco’

"No, ma'am."

Motor1

HHS Refers Hospitals, Pharmacies and Benefit Managers to Federal Investigators Over Youth Gender Care Billing Codes

HHS referred health systems, pharmacies, and PBMs to the OIG and the Department of Justice for billing codes used for gender care in minors.

Medical Daily

What Should You Do With Cornstalks Before They Turn Brittle?

Cornstalks look impressive for about five minutes after the last ears come off. Then they start turning into a towering collection of dry leaves, tough stems, and garden debris that somehow seems determined to make cleanup harder. The smartest time to deal with corn plants comes before those stalks become…

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The Economic Times

Bernie Marcus was fired from his job in 1978, then built Home Depot and an $11 billion fortune — now his foundation is putting nearly $30 million into heart research, reviving his early dream of medicine

Bernie Marcus was fired from Handy Dan in 1978, a setback that helped push him toward cofounding Home Depot and building an $11 billion fortune. Now, decades later, his foundation is putting nearly $30 million into stem cell research for heart attack recovery, carrying forward the medical dream he could…

The Times of India

Home Depot billionaire Bernie Marcus' foundation donates $28.7 million to stem cell research that could repair hearts damaged by heart attacks

The foundation of late Home Depot cofounder Bernie Marcus has committed $28.7 million to stem cell research at the University of Southern California. The research aims to develop treatments for heart damage caused by heart attacks. The funding will support physician-scientist Charles “Chuck” Murry, director of USC’s Stem Cell Center.…

Frugal Gardening

Why Do Some Pumpkins Turn Orange Long Before Harvest?

A pumpkin can flash its Halloween-ready orange weeks before the calendar says it should, leaving gardeners with one very reasonable question: Is that pumpkin actually ripe, or is it simply showing off? Color plays an important role in pumpkin maturity, but orange skin alone does not mean the fruit has…

Fortune

Billionaire Home Depot cofounder Bernie Marcus' foundation donates nearly $30 million toward stem cell research for heart attacks

The Marcus Foundation has made historic medical research donations during the past few decades.

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Benzinga

Japan's Former Currency Diplomat Says the Yen Is 'Clearly Too Weak,' Warns More Intervention From Tokyo and Washington Could Come 'at Any Time'

Japan and the U.S. could step in to support the yen again “at any time,” according to Mitsuhiro Furusawa, Tokyo’s former top currency diplomat, who also said the Bank of Japan should signal faster interest rate hikes to stem the currency’s decline.

The Guardian - US

University of Michigan to switch to pass/fail grades for first-semester students

School said it is pivoting away from letter-grading system to ‘curb the mental health crisis’ among college students

Ideal Home

Summer bedding plants will continue to flower into autumn if you carry out this crucial task in August – don't miss out on a second flush of blooms

It's the gardening job you don't want to skip

Frugal Gardening

7 Low-Cost Ways to Protect Grapes as They Begin to Sweeten

Nothing tests a gardener’s patience quite like watching grape clusters finally plump up, only to discover that birds, wasps, raccoons, or hungry squirrels noticed them first. The weeks before harvest bring the biggest reward, but they also attract every creature in the neighborhood that appreciates a sugary snack. Protecting grapes…

The Economic Times

India's youth not merely competing with world, leading it: Pralhad Joshi

India's education system is now learner-centric and research-driven, preparing students for the future. Prime Minister Modi believes India's youth are key architects for a developed nation by 2047. Higher education enrollment has significantly increased, with many new institutions established across the country. Government initiatives expose children to innovation and technology,…

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Blaise Pascal: 'All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone' and the $100 billion industry built to keep you from doing it

In today's fast-paced world, the age-old human inclination to dodge self-reflection has intensified. Individuals often turn to myriad distractions to avoid confronting uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. This constant quest for entertainment can lead to poor decision-making and decreased well-being. Modern psychological approaches emphasize the importance of fostering moments of stillness…

The Economic Times

Shikhar Dhawan praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless batting backs him for bright future

Shikhar Dhawan lauded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's exceptional batting skills at a young age. Sooryavanshi achieved significant success in recent T20I and IPL matches. Dhawan also inaugurated a new STEM lab at Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, Pitampura. This initiative aims to enhance technology-enabled education for over 2,500 students. The Shikhar Dhawan Foundation supports digital…

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