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The Liver's Secret Battle: How Science is Fighting Cancer in a Tricky Spot

December 17, 2025

The liver is a busy place. It does a lot of important jobs, like helping with digestion and storing energy. But it also has a sneaky side. It's a cozy spot for cancer cells to hide and grow, especially when they spread from other parts of the body. This is because the liver has a special way of keep

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Meta's AI Power Struggle: Who Will Win?

December 10, 2025

Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has been shaking things up with its artificial intelligence (AI) division. The big boss, Mark Zuckerberg, brought in a young tech whiz, Alexandr Wang, to lead a new team called TBD Lab. This team is made up of some of the brightest AI minds

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Tiny Tech, Big Changes: The Future of AR and VR

November 18, 2025

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are already changing the way we learn, work, and play. But what if these technologies could be even better? Enter tunable holographic metasurfaces. These tiny structures can manipulate light in ways that could revolutionize AR and VR devices. Right no

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How a Tiny Molecule Can Weaken the Body's Defenses Against Breast Cancer

November 16, 2025

In the complex world of cancer, tiny molecules can have big impacts. One such molecule, tetracosatetraenoic acid (C24:4 (n-6)), has been found to play a significant role in the spread of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) to the lungs. This molecule is produced by an enzyme called PLA2G16, which i

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Unusual Cancer Cases in Dogs: When Tumors Spread to the Brain

November 16, 2025

In the world of veterinary medicine, some cases stand out due to their rarity. Two such cases involved dogs with a type of cancer called endometrial carcinoma, which is not very common in dogs. This cancer started in the uterus and then spread to other parts of the body, including the brain. The fir

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Unusual Cancer Comeback: A Rare Case of Thyroid Cancer Metastasis

November 11, 2025

Papillary thyroid cancer, or PTC, is a common type of thyroid cancer. Most people with PTC live for at least 10 years after treatment. But sometimes, the cancer can come back. This is called recurrence. It happens in about 4. 3% to 35% of cases. When PTC comes back, it often spreads to nearby lymph

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Tiny Structures, Big Sensing: How Tiny Glass Patterns Can Detect Changes in Their Surroundings

November 7, 2025

Ever wondered how tiny structures can do big things? Well, scientists have found a way to use tiny glass patterns, called dielectric metasurfaces, to detect changes in their environment. These patterns are so small that they can't be seen with the naked eye, but they can do something amazing: they c

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Meta's Big Bet on the Metaverse: Is It Paying Off?

October 30, 2025

Meta's push into the metaverse is costing a fortune, but is it worth it? The company's Reality Labs division lost a staggering $4. 4 billion in the third quarter alone. That's a lot of money, but it's not all bad news. The division also brought in $470 million in sales, which is more than expected.

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When and Why Do Tumors Come Back After Liver Surgery?

October 26, 2025

Liver surgery is a common treatment for cancer that has spread from the colon or rectum to the liver. However, even after surgery, many patients see the cancer return within two years. This is a big deal because catching it early can make a huge difference in survival rates. Researchers wanted to u

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A New Hope for Brain Metastasis in Lung Cancer

October 24, 2025

Lung cancer is a tough opponent, especially when it spreads to the brain. The blood-brain barrier, a protective shield, often stops treatments from reaching brain tumors. Osimertinib, a drug used to treat a specific type of lung cancer, can cross this barrier. However, some cancer cells develop resi