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A mysterious, 100-year solar cycle may have just restarted — and it could mean decades of dangerous space weather

New research suggests that the unexpected intensity of the ongoing solar maximum may be partly tied to a lesser-known, 100-year solar cycle. If true, solar activity could spike further in the coming decades. But some experts are skeptical.

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Could CT scans be fuelling a future rise in cancer cases, as a new study suggests?

CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed look inside the body – helping to diagnose everything from cancer and strokes to internal injuries. But a new study suggests there may be a hidden cost…

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CT scan warning after doctors raise serious concerns about cancer risk

Physicians say infants and children are the most at risk from harmful CT radiation

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CT scans could drive 103,000 cancer cases in a year, research warns

CT-associated cancer could eventually account for 5% of all new cancer diagnoses each year, the study projects.

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Are CT Scans Causing Cancer? Startling Discovery Links Them to 100,000 Cases Annually in the US

A new study warns routine CT scans may cause 100,000 US cancer cases yearly, including 10,000 in kids. This raises concerns about overuse and radiation risks.

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45 Times People Took A Pic Of Something Without Fully Realizing Just How Dangerous It Was

From naive tourists taking selfies in a Chernobyl claw surrounded by deadly levels of radiation, to people casually holding creepy crawlies that could send them 6 feet under in a matter of minutes…

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NASA's Juno probe at Jupiter hits 'safe mode' glitch, but bounces back just fine

NASA's Juno spacecraft went into safe mode twice on April 4, but everything's okay again.

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94 Times People Took A Pic Of Something Without Fully Realizing Just How Dangerous It Was

From naive tourists taking selfies in a Chernobyl claw surrounded by deadly levels of radiation, to people casually holding creepy crawlies that could send them 6 feet under in a matter of minutes…

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These strange, hybrid Earth lifeforms could survive on Mars, new study hints

Researchers bombarded lichens with a year's worth of Martian radiation in just 5 hours — and they survived, hinting that the extremophiles could potentially live on the Red Planet.

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25 Scary And Unsettling Things People Wish Were Lies But Are Actually Scientific Facts

No matter how much you learn about the universe, there is still plenty left to uncover, and that includes all sorts of scary and weird science facts, like the ones on this list.

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Teddi Mellencamp celebrates end of radiation treatment

‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star Teddi Mellencamp is celebrating after undergoing her final radiation treatment on Thursday (03.04.25) as she battles cancer.

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The dangers of UV exposure: How sunlight affects your eyes and how to protect them

Ultraviolet (UV) light, an invisible type of electromagnetic radiation, is commonly linked to skin damage, yet its effects on the eyes are just as alarming. While only a small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible to the human eye, UV light can easily penetrate eye tissues, leading to severe…

The Times of India

“There Is No True ‘Bottom’ Of Things”: 57 Weird And Scary Yet Fascinating Science Facts

No matter how much you learn about the universe, there is still plenty left to uncover, and that includes all sorts of scary and weird science facts, like the ones on this list. The post “There Is No True ‘Bottom’ Of Things”: 57 Weird And Scary Yet Fascinating Science Facts…

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Doctors recommend this miracle drink that will help kill cancer cells in our body

Cancer remains one of the most feared diseases, affecting millions worldwide. While medical treatments like chemotherapy and radiation are widely used, certain natural remedies have been studied for their potential cancer-fighting properties. One such drink, gaining popularity due to its simple yet powerful ingredients, consists of ingredients that might surprise…

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The Conversation

How to engineer microbes to enable us to live on Mars

A field known as synthetic biology has become one of the most highly anticipated in science. Its outputs range from golden rice, which is genetically engineered to provide vitamin A, to advances stemming from the Human Genome Project, which successfully mapped the entire human genome. Prominent voices in biotechnology have…

Space

Changing seasons on Uranus tracked across 20 years by Hubble Space Telescope

An analysis of two decades of data from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has provided fresh insights into the complex atmospheric changes on Uranus, including the effects of the sun's radiation on its seasonal shifts.

Space

SpaceX's private Fram2 launch over Earth's poles will send astronauts where no one has gone before

SpaceX's Fram2 astronaut mission is set to launch toward a polar orbit on March 31, which will be a first for human spaceflight. Why has this never been done before?

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New documentary 'Children of the Sky' asks the bold question: Can we raise kids in space? (op-ed)

A new 28-minute film explores the medical, social, political and ethical challenges of parenthood and child-rearing that truly permanent communities in space will need to solve.

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I'm convinced being a ghoul in Fallout 76 is the best way to vibe in West Virginia, thanks to these powerful perk cards and my new true love: Radiation

Life's pretty rad now.

The Independent UK

Scientists warn of hidden risk in popular summer skincare combination

Study can inform health policy guidelines, researchers say

Reason

Everyone Is Wrong About RFK Jr. and Cellphones

There's no strong evidence that cellphones cause cancer. There also isn't strong evidence that cellphones cause teen depression.

Euronews

No, Switzerland hasn't banned mammograms

Social media posts that have circulated for months falsely claim not only that Switzerland has banned breast cancer screenings, but that the procedures increase the risk of developing the disease.

LiveScience

Stephen Hawking's black hole theory has big implications for the shape of the universe, new study claims

Elusive black hole radiation predicted by Stephen Hawking may have influenced the way the universe took shape after the Big Bang, new research suggests.

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Stanley Tucci's thyroid was 'burned out' by radiation treatment

Stanley Tucci is still feeling the effects of the cancer treatment he underwent several years ago.

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'Fallout 76 Ghoul' Update Arrives, But Game-Breaking Bug Leaves Players Stuck—Why?

Fallout 76's Ghoul Update has players hyped, but a major bug leaves some stuck in an endless loop, unable to finish the transformation quest.

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