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How a Common Vitamin Might Help Fight Deadly Glioblastoma
Emerging research suggests that high-dose (intravenous) vitamin C—pharmacologic ascorbate—may sensitize glioblastoma to radiation and chemotherapy and directly damage tumor cells through pro‑oxidant mechanisms; the approach is investigational, with early-phase trials under way and important safety considerations.
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Oct 6, 2026
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How Shorthand Beat Typing: Masters Reached 280 WPM
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BDNF and Breaking Bad Habits: The Brain Chemical That Helps
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Scientists Identify New Alzheimer’s Trigger — Drug That Blocks It
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New Haircut Without Side Bangs? How to Know and Fix It
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Constipation Drug Prucalopride May Clear Depression Brain Fog
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How Brazil's 2022 Election Unfolded: A Dramatic Timeline
A narrative deep-dive into Brazil’s tense 2022 presidential contest—its actors, turning points, misinformation dynamics, institutional tests, and the social and political aftermath that reverberated across Brazil and beyond.
Light-Powered AI Detects Deepfakes with 98% Accuracy
A new class of light-powered, photonic AI systems promises near-98% accuracy at spotting deepfakes by combining active optical sensing with on-device neural inference, offering dramatic gains in speed and energy efficiency while reshaping how platforms and investigators verify media.
Perseverance Detects Groundwater, Lakes & Hot Fluids on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has identified co-located evidence of groundwater, ancient lacustrine deposits, and signs of hot subsurface fluids at a single Martian site, reshaping our understanding of Mars’s habitability and exploration priorities.
Diet That May Slow Brain Aging by 2.5 Years: What to Know
New research suggests a specific dietary pattern can slow markers of brain aging by about 2.5 years. This article explains how it works, who benefits most, and practical steps to adopt the approach safely.
California Bans Child Marriage — Why 32 States Still Allow It
California’s legislature has moved to outlaw marriage under 18, closing a long-standing loophole; yet the patchwork of state laws means child marriage remains legal in many U.S. jurisdictions, with deep legal and human consequences.
CRISPR Targets Blood Cancer: Kill Cancer, Spare Healthy Cells
Researchers are using CRISPR gene editing to develop therapies that precisely attack blood cancer cells while preserving healthy blood and immune cells—promising safer, more effective treatments and a new era of precision oncology.